Principal Advisor Technology Business Management

• Drive strategic impact by shaping the financial direction of IS&T through actionable strategies that support innovation and operational excellence.

• Partner with senior leadership and Finance to influence high-level decision-making and deliver meaningful business outcomes.

• Lead with purpose and innovation by applying your financial and technology expertise in a role that values forward-thinking solutions and measurable success.

• This is a permanent position based in Montreal, Salt Lake City, or Chicago.

About the role

Finding better ways™ to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a strategic and experienced professional to join our team as the Principal Advisor, Technology Business Management. In this senior-level role, you will be instrumental in translating financial guidance into actionable strategies that drive operational excellence, innovation, and alignment across the Information Systems & Technology (IS&T) function. Acting as a key partner to Finance and senior leadership, you will ensure that financial insights are effectively integrated into technology planning and execution, enabling the organization to meet its performance and transformation objectives.

Responsibilities

• Strategic financial planning: Develop and implement financial strategies that align IT goals with broader organizational financial objectives.

• Financial advisory: Translate financial guidance into actionable plans within IS&T and advise senior leadership on financial direction and business management practices.

• Stakeholder engagement: Collaborate with internal and external finance partners, acting as a trusted advisor to ensure financial needs are met through IS&T strategies.

• Performance management: Oversee financial performance metrics, monitor effectiveness of financial strategies, and provide regular updates to senior management.

• Innovation and operational excellence: Drive the development of innovative financial solutions that enhance efficiency and support the organization’s strategic goals.

What you’ll bring

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• Extensive experience (10+ years) in business management, with a strong focus on financial and technology-driven environments.

• Educational background in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field (Bachelor’s required; Master’s preferred).

• Expert-level financial management skills, including strategic planning, cost management, and performance measurement.

• Strong stakeholder relationship management capabilities, with the ability to influence and advise senior executives.

• Proficiency in Technology Business Management (TBM) frameworks and tools to align IT investments with business value.

• Innovation mindset, capable of developing and implementing forward-thinking financial strategies that support operational excellence.

  Familiarity with SFIA skills at advanced levels, particularly:

  Financial Management (FMIT) – Level 6

  Stakeholder Relationship Management (RLMT) – Level 6

  Cost Management (COMG) – Level 5

  Innovation (INOV) – Level 5

• Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken. Rio Tinto is a global company, and the duties of this position require daily collaboration with colleagues, teams or partners based outside Quebec.

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

• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions

• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program

• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical programs, pension, and savings plans

• Attractive share ownership plan

• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)

• Exclusive employee discounts

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 situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.

Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.

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