Program Lead

Job Description

Dynamic and strategic role focussed on program management on one of Sustaining Capital's strategically prioritised capital program Permanent employment which includes attractive salary, annual bonuses and a huge range of additional benefits Help demonstrate our values of care, courage and curiosity Tremendous opportunity to join a global organisation at the forefront of mining About the role: We are looking for a Program Lead - Structural Integrity (SI) to strategically lead and manage one of Sustaining Capital's strategically prioritised program across Rio Tinto Iron Ore operations, align with organisational objectives and efficient use of resources and capital. The role is pivotal in driving a multi-year program strategy across our long-term pipeline of projects risk-based delivery and harness key Contractor partnership model. The role provides coordination, guidance and support to ensure alignment between key stakeholders throughout the program and sub-projects lifecycle.The roles will report to the Principal of Fixed Plant Structural in the newly established Studies and Programs team within Sustaining Capital. The program lead will be expected to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders across our business at a divisional level and our engineering partners. They will form relationships with multiple divisions supported by Sustaining Capital and as a by-product this role will attract a broad business exposure, strategic project delivery and focus on capital efficiencies.Key Responsibilities Program Framework: Develop, evolve and manage program framework to structure the overarching program strategy and provide a consistent approach across all applicable RTIO Pilbara operations i.e. Program charter and strategy, sourcing strategy, master schedule, risk register and performance scorecards; Effective risk management: Manage the program master schedule and risk register, providing updates on changes to the pipeline of works and resourcing to adapt across a multi-year hub-based approach; Strategic Sourcing: Engage with the Sustaining Capital Strategic Sourcing team to develop procurement and commercial contracting strategies for the program and regularly review the sourcing strategy for projects in the program; Execution Planning: Support study and delivery leads with forming study and execution plans for order of magnitude (OoM), pre-feasibility studies (PFS), feasibility studies (FS), implementation and commissioning phases; Program Execution: Coordinate and support the roll out of program with a team of study leads and project engineers, delivering projects across RTIO Pilbara operations; Relationship Management: Manage relationships with site leaders, asset owners and contracting partners; Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with Delivery and Construction Superintendents to ensure projects are adequately supported, resourced and executed in a safe manner; Communication: Provide regular communication and reporting on program metrics to key stakeholders across the business; Improvement: Support improvement of the project delivery systems, processes and procedures ensuring that they are standardised and embedded across the team; Lessons Learned: Manage lessons learned across the program, demonstrating effective communication of successes and proposed improvements; Performance Monitoring: Oversee the development and control of program based milestones, budgets and critical activities; and Study Management: Depending on the complexity of the program and available capacity, program lead could also lead strategic study(s). What you'll bring: A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team; Excellent stakeholder engagement and demonstrable strategic thinking at a business level; Demonstrable experience and link back to site delivery / commissioning of Fixed Plant / SMP (Structural, Mechanical, Piping) / SI projects; Strong project management skills to oversee and support execution of study phases (OoM, PFS, and FS) as per the project management framework; Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills; Ability to develop and implement strategic plans and processes; Demonstrate experience in commercial contracts, evaluations and procurement activities; Experience in managing budgets, resources and stakeholder relationships; Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent is required (due to the specialist nature of all projects within this program); and. Key Interfaces Delivery Teams: Coordinate efforts between projects and provide guidance; Sustaining Capital: Engineering, Procurement , Project Services; Senior Leadership: Approval of program charter, strategic vision and funding pathways; Strategic Sourcing team: Develop procurement and contracting strategies; Subject Matter Experts: Alignment of SI scope, standards and prioritisation of works across Sustaining Capital and MP&E (Maintenance planning and Engineering); Vendors/Service Providers: Engineering Partner, Suppliers/manufacturers and Implementation Contractor; and End User: Site Operations including Site Leadership. What we offer Be recognised for your contribution, you're 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 permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto; Full relocation provided to Western Australia from elsewhere in Australia; A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive bonus; 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 well-being support; Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave, cultural leave); Work on Country with a residential role which offers company housing and financial support with living expenses including rent and utilities (power and water);. To better suit different family needs, our paid parental leave approach gives all parents the option to take 18 weeks of paid leave after a new child arrives - at a time that suits them Exclusive employee discounts including hotel stays, banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more. We are committed to elevating Indigenous voices and increasing cultural knowledge in our business. Diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our team enhances our way of working and our ability to achieve success together. To help you on your journey with us, you'll also have access to:Specialist Indigenous Support Advisors are always there for our Indigenous employees and available to support through any aspect of your employment Indigenous leadership programmes across some professional and operational roles to ensure that we are developing Indigenous Leaders. Where you'll be working Based at Central Park, Perth, where you will be working within an integrated Project Team. This is a 5 day on 2 days off roster (Mon to Fri) with adhoc site travel. Flexible working arrangements are also available.Applications close on the 7th of February 2025 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date)Applications close on 10th of February 2025 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date) 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