Manager Approvals Planning

7 months ago


Perth, Australia Fortescue Metals Group Full time

Country/Region: AU- State: WA- City: Perth- Job ID: 4686**About Us**:

- Fortescue is both a proud West Australian company and a global green solutions business. We are recognised for our culture, innovation and industry-leading development of infrastructure, mining assets and green energy initiatives._

**Our Opportunity**:
**Work Location**:Perth - Fortescue’s Perth office is located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people.

**Roster**:Monday to Friday

Lead the Approvals Planning Team, ensuring smooth and efficient delivery of business guidance on approvals and agreements. This role involves overseeing a team, establishing effective communication channels, ensuring accuracy in materials, managing risks, analysing data, and providing regular reporting to stakeholders. The Manager will also maintain project information and contribute to long-term planning while continuously improving processes. Strong leadership skills are essential for guiding the team in implementing new processes effectively.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Manage a dedicated team collaborating closely with internal stakeholders to identify and define future business activities requiring external approvals or agreements.
- Establish and foster effective communication pathways between Functional Teams and Project representatives to facilitate smooth approvals processes.
- Ensure materials presented at approvals planning meetings and forums are accurate, clear, and aid effective communication.
- Effectively communicate identified approvals schedule risks and their mitigations, monitoring the approval risk profile and escalating as required.
- Analyse approvals data and provide monthly reports to the business on Approvals Status, keeping stakeholders informed of progress.
- Ensure project information is up-to-date and accurate within the Integrated Approvals Schedule, contributing to overall project planning and execution.
- Utilise existing methodology while continuously improving processes and outputs, providing quarterly approvals assumptions to support long-term mine planning horizons.
- Manage team members to support the delivery of key tasks, providing mentorship and coaching aligned with Fortescue Values.

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- Substantial experience (10 years +) in Mining, Approvals, Project Management, or related roles.
- Strong understanding of the mining sector or complex resource projects, including planning and execution.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Proven project management skills, with a track record of delivering results within deadlines.
- Ability to coordinate, prioritize, and manage competing demands and priorities effectively.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, demonstrating resilience and adaptability.
- Strong leadership abilities to guide a diverse team in implementing new processes across multiple disciplines and customer groups.

**Our Commitment**:



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