Joint Venture Manager

Since its creation in 2014, Harbour has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most geographically diverse independent oil and gas companies.  Today, Harbour is producing between 475,000 and 485,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day with significant production in Norway, the UK, Germany, Argentina and North Africa. Harbour benefits from competitive operating costs and resilient margins, and a broad set of growth options including near-infrastructure opportunities in Norway, unconventional scalable opportunities in Argentina and conventional offshore projects in Mexico and Indonesia. With low GHG emissions intensity and a leading CO2 storage position in Europe, Harbour remains committed to producing oil and gas safely and responsibly to help meet the world’s energy needs. Harbour is headquartered in London with approximately 5,000 staff and contractors across its operations and offices. 

Ours is an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to their job and feel recognised for the value they add. We are committed to creating a genuinely inclusive and supportive working environment to ensure everyone has a positive experience at work.

At Harbour Energy, we aim to recruit, retain and promote our people based on their unique skills, regardless of race, gender or background. We need excellent people to help shape and develop the future of our company. Could this be you?

If so, we want to hear from you.

Purpose of Role:

Serves as the primary interface between the company and its joint venture partners. This role ensures that all interactions, project development activities, reporting, and governance processes are executed in strict alignment with the Joint Operating Agreement (JOA). Plays a critical role in maintaining strong partner relationships, enabling effective decision-making, and ensuring the smooth operation of all JV governance structures.

Critical Responsibilities (MAE/MATTE/HSES):

Ensure that all activities are executed safely and responsibly, in full compliance with applicable regulations and the company’s HSES standards, preventing Major Accident Events (MAE) and Major Accidents to the Environment (MATTE).

Ethics and Compliance Responsibilities:

Act in full alignment with the company’s Ethics and Compliance framework and complete all required compliance training.

Areas of Accountability, Responsibility and Competence:

1. JV Partner Focal Point

· Act as the primary point of contact for all JV partners regarding day-to-day matters.

· Ensure timely and effective communication.

· Coordinate information flow.

· Manage & address JV partners requests.

2. JV Relationship & Interaction Management

· Manage and maintain strong working relationships with all JV partners.

· Facilitate constructive interactions and support cooperation.

· Identify issues early and coordinate resolutions.

3. Compliance with Joint Operating Agreement (JOA)

· Advise internal teams on JOA requirements.

· Ensure compliance in project activities.

· Track and interpret JOA provisions.

4. Operating Committee Governance

· Facilitate all Operating Committee Meetings (OCM).

· Prepare agendas, materials, and decision papers.

· Document minutes and track actions.

5. Work Program & Budget (WP&B) Management

· Coordinate preparation, submission and approval of the annual WP&B in accordance with JoA.

· Monitor budget performance and variances with appropriate reporting to JV partners.

Critical Skills*, Qualifications, Experience, etc. :

Technical Skills

· Strong understanding of JOAs and governance processes.

Non-Technical Skills

· Excellent communication and relationship-management skills.

· Stakeholder management.

· Analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Communication.

· Planning and coordination.

· Negotiation and influencing.

· Risk Awareness & Mitigation.

Professional Experience

· 10 years in E&P business with 5+ years of experience in JV management or coordination.

Education

· Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree is a plus.

Languages

· Proficient in English and Spanish (written & spoken).

Harbour principles & values

· Strong alignment with and commitment to the core values and behaviours of Harbour Energy.

Inclusive recruitment is a vital part of our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy. Whatever your background, if you feel you need an adjustment during our selection process to suit your needs, please let us know, and we will be happy to help.

For further information or support on any of these points, please reach out to us at careers@harbourenergy.com