Simplification Technology Lead

Simplification Program - Technology Lead

• Tremendous opportunity to join a global organisation at the forefront of mining
• Excellent work environment where people are valued and respected
• Great work life balance and attractive benefits
• Be part of a group that is safety focused and values inclusion
• 6 month secondment of fixed term position based in Brisbane or Perth, Australia

About the role

Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for a Technology Lead to support the Global Process Ownership Simplification Program to coordinate and deliver a technology roadmap to support the outcome of simplification for the Group. This is a great opportunity for a seasoned, stakeholder-focused, technical IT professional to provide immense value to a high priority project within the organisation.

We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry’s best and brightest minds. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting.

Reporting to the Manager Simplification Program and working in a collaborative community within the business improvement division, you will be:

• Own the technology roadmap for GPO Simplification across the Group
• Own the technical roadmap for the recruitment & pre-boarding simplification program and lead the development, coordination and delivery of technical initiatives
• Define scope, objectives, and milestones in collaboration with stakeholders
• Take ownership of agreed technical deliverables and ensure timely and successful completion
• Take ownership of aspects of Enterprise Architecture design (e.g. personas, capabilities, process) and work across ERP, Workday, Sailpont and other key implementation initiatives to ensure that design/ consideration is aligned
• Develop and maintain delivery plan, track progress, and manage any deviations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration and delivery of technical solutions
• Identifies and helps stakeholders understand enhancement value and return on investment
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of technical changes and gather feedback for further iterations and improvements

Establish a strong working relationship with the product owner to understand and align on project requirements & priorities

What you’ll bring

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Understanding and experience in Enterprise Architecture, including understanding of design of architecture at a Group level to map current state and plan future state
• Strategy driven product portfolio management 
• Technical experience across platform components with deep integration knowledge
• Proficient with end user computing technologies such as device provisioning, InTune
• Beneficial to have demonstrated experience with Workday and/or Enboarder
• Excellent collaboration, influencing and negotiation abilities
• Experience of working with external suppliers, including outsourced providers
• Ability to synthesise BU strategy visions to fit COC

What we offer

• Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you have helped the world progress.
• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidized private health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Company provided insurance cover
• Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership goals.
• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
• Possible domestic relocation assistance
• Flexible working arrangements.

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 over 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

Rio Tinto Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) operates to enable better alignment with customer priorities, end-to-end accountability and flexibility to prioritise critical work. The function provides solutions that are aligned with current and future business requirements through the development and ongoing delivery of IT strategy and solution roadmaps. Through appropriate governance, consultative processes, and the use of industry best practices, IS&T also ensures that emerging technologies and innovative ideas are constantly evaluated, considered, and adopted, to provide easy-to-use, best-in-class solutions and services.

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 LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.