Head of Projects

Head of Projects - Operations

Weir Minerals

Artarmon, NSW

Onsite

Reporting to the Director - Integrated Supply Chain APAC, the Head of Projects - Operations will be responsible for leading the delivery of operations projects in line with the business and operations strategy. This role will support the Operations team by bringing a strategic mindset through effective project management to deliver the technology, systems and infrastructure required to deliver strategic business objectives.

The Head of Projects - Operations will manage the interdependencies across the projects and programs, managing local and global stakeholders, establishing and implementing program governance, and effectively managing the resources across the entire operations project pipeline.

As this is a large-scale program, it is critical that the Head of Projects - Operations is able to identify and mitigate for risks in a timely and effective manner. This role will also be responsible for providing strategic direction to the project teams and upskilling members of the team where required, in order to deliver on the outcomes.

Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge - but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:
- Timely, on budget completion of identified projects.- Plan, co-ordinate and manage the design, procurement, construction and commissioning of assigned projects, including taking a leadership role in the preparation of proposals.- Demonstrated use of project management disciplines and tools.- Manage project budgets and continue to review to ensure alignment or cost reduction.- Managing stakeholder engagement both internally and externally and at all levels of the organization.- Preparing business and commercial proposals for the PoW that will enable decision making by senior stakeholders.- Monitoring the progress made against the program plan and ensuring on time, on-cost and safe delivery.- Identifying opportunities for transformation and optimization of the manufacturing, assembly and distribution functions.- Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:
- Formal qualification in Project Management or equivalent experience.- At least ten (10) years’ experience in a program management role or senior leadership role in manufacturing and supply chain operations.- Demonstrable strategic and program management and change management skills and experience.- Commercial and financial planning, modelling and presentation skills.- Ability to work with diverse group of professionals in close cooperation.- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office (especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel).- Formal qualification in Engineering is desirable.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.
- Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status._

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