Americas Operations Readiness Leader

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. Wood is seeking an Americas Operations Readiness Leader to join its consultancy capability in Houston. The Role We are seeking a confident and competent Americas Operations Readiness Leader with extensive experience in consulting and executing operations readiness, and a demonstrated ability to generate value throughout the asset lifecycle and drive the successful execution of complex, multi-sector projects. Provides discipline leadership through hands-on, billable delivery of Operations Readiness services across the respective region, acting as a senior subject matter expert (SME) and client-facing consultant. Leads the technical direction, quality and consistency of deliverables within their discipline (e.g., Training & Competence, Maintenance Consultancy, Operations Documentation, Technical Content Creation & Management, Operations Readiness, Project Controls), ensuring work is delivered safely, to required standards, and in line with Wood governance. Supports business development by shaping solutions, contributing to proposals and estimates, and identifying growth opportunities, while maintaining high personal utilization and supporting team chargeability. Coaches and develops practitioners through technical mentoring, peer review and knowledge sharing; retains direct line management responsibility for discipline team members within region, while contributing to global capability alignment and standards. Accountable for performance management, development, wellbeing and utilization, while maintaining a strong personal billable contribution and technical leadership focus. Contributes to global discipline capability by sharing best practice, supporting cross-region delivery, and ensuring alignment with global methods, standards and tools. Our Clients and Projects Designing the future. Transforming the world. Wood's consulting business is comprised of 4,000 of the world's foremost deep domain and technical experts, engineering specialists and industrial scientists, focused on advising and implementing solutions that drive real value for our clients at any stage of the asset life cycle. #LI-Hybrid Authorization to work lawfully in the US, without sponsorship from Wood, now or in the future is required. What we can offer: • Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across the LNG, Oil & Gas, and broader energy sectors • Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs. This opportunity is Hybrid in Houston, Texas • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice • Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market. • Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle • Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests • Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the world