Technology Portfolio Lead (Australian Operations)

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE 

At South32, we’re meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there’s no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we’re making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we’ll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

LOCATION

Ideally, this role will be based at our office in Perth, South-West of WA or Brisbane. We understand and value the benefits flexibility brings and operate a hybrid work model (in the office and from home) Other locations may also be considered for the right candidate

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

• 26 weeks full-paid, or 52 weeks half-paid parental leave for primary carers 
• Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business
• The opportunity to become a shareholder of South32 through our share plans
• Flexible work options include working from home, flexible hours & job sharing

ABOUT THE ROLE 

As the Technology Portfolio Lead for Australia Operations, you will lead and enable the successful and timely delivery of technology Portfolio’s/Projects. This role will facilitate the management and delivery of an idea from feasibility through to execution and hand over to support, ensuring appropriate governance and project management methodologies are adhered to.

You will maintain a close working relationship between Technology teams, the Corporate Functions, Operations and external partners/providers to understand how innovation and evolving technologies can be leveraged to add value to the South32 business. The Principal Technology Projects will help bring sustained changes and improvements to how people work and communicate across the organisation.

In line with the above, key accountabilities include:

• Lead the development and execution of Technology Portfolio’s across Australia Operations
• Lead Project portfolio outcomes to ensure they are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget, whilst minimising change requests
• Provide mentoring and coaching in support of continual improvement of project delivery
• Actively provide thought leadership in the area of Programme and Project Delivery
• Delivery Assurance of Vendor deliverables and outcomes within the Project lifecycle

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: 

• Direct work experience (at least 7 years) in a project and program management capacity with experience in managing teams (5-10 reports)
• Mining industry experience is mandatory
• A well-rounded understanding and experience of leading large portfolio’s of work across a technology landscape and the ability to influence and manage project resources to achieve the desired outcomes
• High Level of Commercial Management experience
• Ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences (e.g. management, technical specialists, vendors and operators) including strong presentation, communication and workshop facilitation skills
• Demonstrated ability to produce high quality analysis and documentation that concisely captures business and technical requirement(s)

Qualifications for this position are: 

• Relevant Tertiary degree, specialised training, or equivalent work experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification or equivalent

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on 15th August 2024