Manager, IT Planning & Business Partnership Exploration, Mining, Geotech, Processing & R&D

You are a trusted technology and business partner with deep understanding of mining \u0026 metals engineering domains and how digital technologies, systems, data and AI could support them. You are comfortable operating in a global environment, engaging frequently with senior leaders, site teams, and IT solutions delivery partners. You bring: Strong communication and storytelling skills, essential for working with diverse global stakeholders Thought leadership. Ability to challenge conventional thinking and usage of digital technologies and strategic mindset with the ability to translate business priorities into clear IT, digital, data and analytics initiatives Hands-on experience and interest in building digital systems, IT systems, data, analytics and AI capabilities. Build and maintain deep relationships and knowledge of the business, being embedded in the business to have a profound understanding of the business\u0027s strategy, roadmap, and pressing challenges, being able to influence leadership level. Understanding of how data and AI drive innovation in science and engineering heavy business areas Proven experience leading demand management, investment prioritization, and governance routines A collaborative, curious, and customer\u2011centric approach to problem solving. Act as the primary IT business partner for Exploration, Mining, Geotech, Processing, Metallurgy, Mine Planning, and R\u0026D Support the core mining value chain globally, ensuring technology initiatives align with operational and strategic priorities Build deep understanding of business strategies, processes, systems, and challenges to proactively identify digital opportunities Shape and manage demand intake, prioritization, and multi year roadmaps, considering budget and resource constraints Develop, champion, and track business cases for IT, digital, data and AI initiatives Lead IT governance forums for Engineering Functions and represent the function in broader IT steering committees Proactively propose solutions to the business avoiding software and other digital technologies sprawl, increasing complexity, cost and risk with no clear business value Develop and champion experiments and scaling of successful pilot projects and technologies. Drive value realization by tracking benefits and ensuring required business and technology changes occur Partner with IT, AI \u0026 Analytics delivery, PMO, and operations teams to ensure effective solution design and execution Partner with the company scientists and engineers in building digital IP where relevant and valuable Ensure alignment with enterprise IT strategy, architecture standards, and governance frameworks. Hold IT accountable for delivery against agreed service levels, timelines, outcomes and ensure IT initiatives receive the right level of support and sponsorship from the business Maintain visibility of IT related business risks, audit findings, and remediation actions Guide business to ensure day-to-day operations needs are addressed by IT Operations through the proper IT delivery channels. 11-15 years of progressive experience in mining \u0026 metals, or other heavy industries like Oil \u0026 Gas, Chemicals, Energy or Manufacturing. Experience or background in one of the following areas: Exploration or Geoscience, Mining Engineering or Mine Planning, Mineral Processing or Metallurgy Demonstrated experience partnering with IT, AI \u0026 Analytics delivery teams to ensure technical solutions selection and successful project implementation at scale Experience developing and executing multi\u2011year technology or digital roadmaps Proven capability in building relationships and influencing at leadership level, budget management, governance, and value realization Willingness and ability to travel frequently to our exploration, mining and refining sites. Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, such as: Mining Engineering Mineral / Metallurgical Processing Geological Engineering, Geoscience, or Exploration\u2011 Other closely related technical disciplines Experience delivering IT, Tech, Data, Analytics and AI solutions with good understanding of how digital technologies are enabling productivity and innovation in scientific and engineering areas. Engineering experience with Geology, Geoscience, Minning Engineering and/or Metallurgical Engineering or related technical fields ideally in global heavy industry company (Mining \u0026 Metals, Oil \u0026 Gas, Chemicals etc.) Ability to build a multi-year digital technology roadmap, and secure sponsorship and support from all required stakeholders to approve funding and execution. Experience controlling budget and tracking value realization. Experience with LEAN concepts. Customer centricity and ability to ensure service levels are meet as agreed with the business. Ability to communicate value of digital technology in business KPIs and terms Creative problem solver, able to understand business strategy and needs and proactively identify digital solutions Verbal and written skills to effectively convey complex IT concepts to non-technical stakeholders Fluent in English; Portuguese is a strong asset Exposure to tools such as Deswik, Leapfrog, or similar mining \u0026 metals industry software is beneficial