Duties & Responsibilities:<\/p>\n
Regional Portfolio Oversight<\/p>\n
\t\u00a0Own and manage the regional OR pipeline, ensuring visibility across all active and upcoming projects.
\n\t\u00a0Support proposal development, client scoping, and resource alignment for new opportunities.
\n\t\u00a0Step in to directly lead a project where strategically or operationally necessary<\/p>\n
Project Management Support:<\/p>\n
\tLead and coach a team of OR Project Managers, enabling them to deliver effectively across all project stages.
\n\tMonitor progress, budgets, risks, and stakeholder alignment across the regional project portfolio.
\n\tEnsure appropriate functional and SME support is mobilised per project needs<\/p>\n
OR Capability and Continuous Improvement:<\/p>\n
\tDrive continuous improvement of OR tools, processes, and delivery models within the region.
\n\tIdentify gaps, inefficiencies, or innovation opportunities in project execution and functional integration.
\n\tSupport the development and refinement of OR products, digital platforms, templates, and knowledge systems.<\/p>\n
Global Alignment and Contribution:<\/p>\n
\tActively contribute to the global definition, improvement, and rollout of Minopex\u2019s Operational Readiness standards, tools, and methodologies.
\n\tSupport global OR execution where regional teams require augmentation, ensuring seamless integration of resources and consistent delivery quality.
\n\tCollaborate across regions to drive consistency in client experience, technical output, and reporting\u2014regardless of project geography.<\/p>\n
Stakeholder Engagement and Governance:<\/p>\n
\tSupport Project Managers with stakeholder alignment, stepping in where senior involvement or issue resolution is needed.
\n\tBuild strong internal relationships with functional heads across the DRA Group of companies in the region.
\n\tEngage early with clients to position Operational Readiness as a strategic value-add, while creating opportunities for Minopex and DRA through excellence in delivery and client engagement<\/p>\n
Qualification Requirements:<\/p>\n
\tBachelor\u2019s degree in Metallurgical, Chemical, Mechanical, Mining Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
\n\tPostgraduate qualification in Project Management, Business Administration, or similar (advantageous).
\n\tDeep understanding of operational principles, gained through hands-on leadership experience, with the ability to translate operational needs into project and readiness contexts<\/p>\n
Experience and Skills\u00a0Requirements<\/p>\n
\tMinimum 10 years\u2019 experience in mining and\/or mineral processing operations, with at least 5 years in senior operational leadership roles (e.g. Plant Manager, Mining Manager, or Area Manager).
\n\tDirect responsibility for safety, production, performance, and multi-functional integration within site operations.
\n\tAdditional 3\u20135 years\u2019 experience in project delivery, commissioning, or Operational Readiness, with involvement across project phases such as study, construction, and ramp-up.
\n\tProven ability to lead cross-functional teams and interface effectively with clients, EPCMs, and internal stakeholders.
\n\tPreferred background in Mining, Processing, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, with demonstrated leadership beyond a single technical discipline.
\n\tExperience supporting proposals, scoping efforts, or internal business development is advantageous<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( ) or<\/p>\n
minopex.simplify.hr<\/p>\n
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