Principal Program Management

2 months ago


Perth, Australia Rio Tinto Full time

**Principal Program Management - Renewable Energy**
- Help drive our business towards a greener future
- Support development of renewable energy opportunities in the Pilbara
- Be part of a collaborative, creative and innovative team who are working to integrate and optimise the renewable energy program in Western Australia

As one of the world’s largest industrial users of energy, Rio Tinto has a unique challenge in the energy transition. The Renewable Energy Western Australia (REWA) team is part of the Rio Tinto Energy & Climate (RTEC) group led by the Chief Decarbonisation Officer. The team leads the renewable energy program within Western Australia by working collaboratively across the business to deliver on our climate commitments while ensuring our business is well positioned for the future low-carbon economy.

Rio Tinto’s iron ore operations include an electrical network of 1,000km of transmission lines, multiple 220kV substations, gas turbine generators, solar generation and battery storage feeding mines across the Pilbara region.

**About the role**

**Finding better ways to provide the materials the worldneeds**

We are looking for a collaborative and talented **Principal Program Management** to drive strategic initiatives across the REWA portfolio and ensure the program aligns with RTEC and Rio Tinto Iron Ore (RTIO) strategic priorities. The program includes the identification, study and integration of a portfolio of projects for wind and solar generation, energy storage systems, substations and transmission infrastructure.

We are an open, connected international team of technical specialists using some of the most exciting data and tools on the planet. We are the world leader in automation and smart mining.

We have technical development programmes that are industry-leading and recognise the unique nature of your role. These provide opportunities to grow your career through a dedicated technical path while being rewarded for your unique skills.

Reporting to the **Chief Advisor Renewable Energy WA** working as part of a dynamic and exciting team, you will be:

- Working with REWA leaders and RTIO stakeholders to ensure the REWA program supports delivery of Rio Tinto’s strategic priorities and a lasting sustainable impact.
- Actively managing the REWA portfolio by leading program level risk management, improvement initiatives and strategic planning during business plan review processes.
- Engaging with REWA, climate policy, legal and approvals leaders to provide analysis which informs positions on regulatory reform, community partnerships and regional development.
- Shaping and guiding aspects of external engagement strategies and integrating stakeholder considerations into the renewable energy development pathway.

**What you’ll bring**
- A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to understand technical, commercial and stakeholder issues including solutions outside of your field of expertise.
- Clear and concise communication skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships across all levels of the business and influence multiple stakeholders.
- You will be a curious and creative thinker who is passionate about problem solving, risk-based decision-making and delivering innovative optimised solutions.
- Relevant experience in strategy development, community partnerships, approvals, business analysis, planning, commercial or similar disciplines.
- Knowledge, experience and passion for renewable energy development is advantageous.

**What we offer**

Be recognised 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
- A culture that is supportive of flexible working options
- 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 subsidised 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 ambitions
- Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
- Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
- Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
- Possible domestic relocation assistance

**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


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