Associate Product Manager - Closure - Brisbane and Perth - Australia

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Associate Product Manager - Closure - Brisbane and Perth - Australia Rio Tinto is building a world-class Digital Products team. We're establishing a Product Management team to support our Product portfolio and guide our business-critical programs of work.About the role Do you thrive on tackling interesting business problems and being part of talented teams building industry-leading digital products? We're seeking a passionate Associate Product Manager - Closure , to help us deliver significant business value through software products and platforms in the critical area of mine closure.As part of the Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) division, the Associate Product Manager - Closure will be a key member of our software development teams that are enabling the creation, delivery and support for digital products. Working closely with business stakeholders, as part of integrated teams with designers and engineers, you'll collaborate widely with end users to uncover key problems to solve, develop solutions, and deploy them to users across our business.Specifically, sustainable mine closure is a challenge facing the entire industry and Rio Tinto continues to invest in the delivery of innovative long-term solutions to critical environmental, social and commercial concerns. We're developing bespoke digital products around mine closure that will ultimately be deployed globally to add strength to our social license-to-operate and to make lasting impact on both communities and the environment.Requirements for this role Comprehensive knowledge of the product development process, lifecycle management, and user-centric design principles. Practical experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies as part of cross-functional software product delivery teams. Practices a customer-centric approach with a focus on end-user needs and incorporating user feedback into product development. Strong problem-solving skills and analytical capabilities to translate complex business and user data into actionable product requirements. Adept at balancing multiple tasks and ensuring critical milestones are met during product discovery and delivery. Focused on measurable outcomes, driving teams towards achieving product goals, and delivering exceptional experiences to users. Practices open and clear communication, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and aligned with the product's progress and direction. Passionate about delivery of real business outcomes, especially in the aspects closely related to mine closure like the environment, heritage and community engagement. Specific accountabilities for the Associate Product Manager - Closure Drive the planning and execution of requirements gathering and prioritization for product initiatives, transforming complex user needs into tangible product requirements. Oversee all segments of the product lifecycle, including the discovery around new problems to solve, the rollout of new features, managing updates, and retiring features as necessary. Manage the product backlog in collaboration with key stakeholders and provide a strategic mindset to establish and maintain longer-term roadmaps. Define success metrics and performance indicators for all initiatives to enable continuous product performance monitoring. Build and maintain trust with stakeholders through consistent, high-quality product delivery and effective communication. Provide oversight and ensure collaboration with related functions across Design, Engineering, and Data & Analytics as part of a cross-functional team. Ensure regular alignment on product direction with key stakeholders and ensure important product-related decisions are made with effective collaboration. About you Completed a graduate degree in a relevant field. At least 3 years Business Analysis or Product Management experience with broad understanding of product lifecycle management. Demonstrated experience in environmental or operational contexts in mining highly regarded. Have a strong interest in developing your career in Product Management. Effective stakeholder relationship skills with ability to quickly build trust and establish good communication. Excellent team communication skills to convey specific details to various stakeholders, from leadership to individual team members and technical teams. Strong organisational and time-management skills. Passionate about solving interesting business challenges, especially in the areas related to environment, sustainability and social good. 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 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 situations and meet opportunities.Every Voice Matters 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.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.#J-18808-Ljbffr