Manager Delivery, Global Programs

Manager Delivery, Global Programs

• Lead the global programs delivery function for IS&T

• Drive performance, safety and capability outcomes through leadership.

• Join a supportive leadership team dedicated to your growth.

• Permanent full-time role in our Brisbane office.

About the role

As the Delivery Manager of Global Programs, you will lead the successful delivery of complex, large-scale technology initiatives across Rio Tinto’s global portfolio. This role requires a strategic leader who thrives in ambiguity, adapts to evolving delivery approaches and drives outcomes across diverse geographies and stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead global program delivery across AMEA, APAC and other regions, ensuring alignment with business priorities and consistent execution across time zones and cultures.

• Establish and evolve hybrid delivery methodologies, balancing structure with flexibility to meet the unique needs of each program. You will champion fit-for-purpose approaches that adapt to complexity and scale.

• Provide strategic leadership across cross-functional teams, including Business Partners, Domain Managers, and system integrators. You will foster collaboration and ensure alignment between technology and business outcomes.

• Own the technology delivery component of global programs, working closely with system integrators and internal IS&T teams to ensure seamless integration and execution.

• Navigate ambiguity and complexity, acting as a key troubleshooter and escalation point for program-level challenges. You will bring clarity and direction to grey areas and shifting priorities.

• Drive excellence in program delivery, including contract oversight, resource and budget management, risk mitigation, and performance tracking.

• Build high-performing, globally distributed teams, fostering a culture of growth, inclusion, and accountability. You will mentor and develop talent within your chapter, ensuring long-term capability and resilience.

What you’ll bring

Collaborative Influence – operates as a strategic connector across Chapters, Domains, Business Partners, and global stakeholders, ensuring programme alignment and integration across IS&T and Rio Tinto’s broader initiatives.

Inclusive People Leadership – builds and nurtures high-performing, globally distributed teams through coaching, career development, and inclusive leadership practices

Global Program Leadership – demonstrated expertise in leading complex, multi-region programmes with diverse teams and stakeholders, particularly across AMEA and APAC.

Hybrid Delivery Expertise – skilled in applying and evolving hybrid delivery methodologies, balancing structure with flexibility to suit unique program needs.

Methodology Fluency – strong grasp of industry standard delivery methodologies like PMP and PRINCE2, agile delivery methods and tools like MS Project and ADO.

Analytical and Data-Driven – uses data and insights to inform decisions, identify risks, and drive continuous improvement across programmes.

Strategic Troubleshooting – comfortable operating in ambiguity, resolving complex delivery challenges, and providing clarity in grey areas.

Supplier and Partner Management – proven ability to lead and manage global system integrators and external partners with a focus on outcomes and collaboration.

Situational Awareness – maintains a comprehensive view of programme status, risks, and interdependencies across the global portfolio.

What we offer

• We offer a range of flexible working and leave options, so you can balance your work and life commitments and interests. Have a conversation with us about how this could work for you, including requests for part time hours.

• Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you have helped the world progress.

• An excellent base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program.

• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family.

• Attractive share ownership plan.

• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options.

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

• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more).

• Domestic relocation if required.

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

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be 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.

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