Manager Major Projects (AmerAMEA)

Manager – Major Projects – AMEA

• Excellent opportunity to provide technical leadership for a large/complex operation
• Work in a diverse, collaborative, and rapidly changing environment
• A key leadership role in a global company with broad opportunities

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs. 

We are looking for a Manager – Major Projects – AMEA to oversee the planning and delivery of projects from initiation to completion, and focused on achieving business, Study and/or project objectives through study management, managing contracts, resources, budgets, changes, and risks and using data to drive decisions and insights.

This role is a great opportunity to lead the planning and execution of a significant project portfolio. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Delivery, you will be:

• Development and maintenance of practices and standards associated with project management for Major Projects, aligned with that of Rio Tinto’s Major Projects practices
• Ensure quality of delivery and engagement with other IS&T teams, including Technology Platforms
• Stakeholder management across the breadth of responsibilities from IS&T, to Major Projects, to Product Groups and Functions
• Monitoring and continuous improvement of application of practices and standards
• Implementation and management of KPIs and other metrics, both quantitative and qualitative

• Manages both internal and external stakeholder approvals to move the project through the various development stages, implementation and handover.

• Implements through the various study stages (i.e. Concept, Order of Magnitude, Prefeasibility and Feasibility) in accordance with approved parameters (i.e. HSE, scope, quality, budget, schedule, authority limits, etc.), accountable for the delivery of the PG/BU business case and project scope
• Lead cross-functional teams, including engineers, architects, and contractors, to ensure project success.

What you’ll bring

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Four-Year College degree in relevant related technical field.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in project management in heavy industry, to include leading project teams and leading large projects and/or programs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and experience with computer system applications, including Word, Excel, MS Project
• Expert and experienced project & Program delivery skills and competencies
• Expert PM Plus in delivery
• Understands the methods adopted by Major Projects in terms of WBS structures, chapters for feasibilities and package management
• Strength and curiosity in using data to drive improvements
• Able to dive into detail on projects that require support and then step back
• Superior supplier partnership management, outcome based, skills
• Knows the status of projects within the portfolio
• Strong people leadership in career development and performance management

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• Project management certification or advanced project management training
• Broad understanding of program management, project management, project controls, business improvement, contract management, risk management & change management
• An MBA 

What we offer

Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
• Competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus.
• Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
• Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program.
• Attractive share ownership plan.
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
• A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you’re able to spend quality time with your new family.
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life’s challenges

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win and meet opportunities.

Where you’ll be working

Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) is a global function delivering integrated and critical IT services and support to Rio Tinto’s mines, refineries, smelters, remote operations centres and corporate offices. IS&T’s mission is to power Rio Tinto’s pioneers with data and technology, enhancing safety, productivity, and value for the business. Through our collaborative partnerships and a deep understanding of our mining and metals business, IS&T carefully balances the implementation of ‘here and now’ solutions with emerging technologies that will help to create the digitally-optimised Rio Tinto of tomorrow.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, Veterans and active-duty armed forces, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable being themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us different.