Senior Delivery Manager, Perth

Senior Delivery Manager, Perth - Australia

• Provide thought leadership in PMO delivery across Rio Tinto globally.
• Deliver diverse and challenging projects.
• Join an encouraging leadership group, committed to your growth and development.
• Permanent full-time position based in our Perth office.

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are seeking a Senior Delivery Manager to develop and continuously improve world-class capabilities within the IT delivery team.

Our Senior Delivery Manager will promote and lead our delivery culture. Take care for and nurture the growth of our team members to ensure they are inspired by a sense of purpose, continually building their mastery and autonomy.

You will be responsible for building world class capability in our Asia Pacific delivery chapter with equal focus on major projects (construction, closure and feasibility), global programs (e.g. Workday) and regional projects as the capability we wish to develop.

As our preferred applicant you will play a critical role in steering both the technical and strategic aspects of project management within Rio Tinto.

Your comprehension of cultural distinctions is crucial, as it influences task execution. Moreover, you will be tasked with facilitating communication ensuring a seamless flow of information.

Reporting to the Chief Advisor, PMO RTHQ Australia, accountabilities of the role will include:

• Create and maintain psychologically safe team environments for members to grow and thrive.

• Ensure a strong depth of capability by providing personnel required to deliver in each of the three areas of major projects, global programs and regional projects.

• Establish standards and practices in line with health and safety standards, working closely with HSE and the PMO and delivery leads.

• Uses data and customer feedback to monitors projects on an ongoing basis, evaluates progress/quality and manages issue resolution.

• Ensures growing capability to be placed in regions for new projects.

• Conducts standard program and project management activities such as project monitoring, assurance, metrics management and intervention when required. Determines project priorities in conjunction with key stakeholders and ensures appropriate personnel availability.

• Chapter leadership accountabilities include developing and continuously improving the chapter with a deliberate and structured pathway for the types of projects, leveraging the people capability model.

• Provide strategic execution and operational leadership.

What you’ll bring

If you meet some of these requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application.

Collaborate effectively between the chapter team, other chapters, and domains supporting cross-functional initiatives.

Ensure that the delivery chapter's contributions are well-integrated within the larger context of Rio Tinto projects.

Expert and experienced project & program delivery skills and competencies.

Data-driven approach to problem solving.

Able to dive into detail on projects that require support and then step back.

Proven ability to lead and develop a team.

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.

Every Voice Matters

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.

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

Please note, to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.