At First Quantum, we free the talent of our people by taking a very different approach which is underpinned by a very different, very definite culture \u2013 the \u201cFirst Quantum Way\u201d.
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\nWorking with us is not like working anywhere else, which is why we recruit people who will take a bolder, smarter approach to spot opportunities, solve problems and deliver results.<\/p>\n
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\nOur culture is all about encouraging you to think independently and to challenge convention to deliver the best result. That\u2019s how we continue to achieve extraordinary things in extraordinary locations.
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\nJob description:
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\nOverall Job Purpose<\/p>\n
Ensures that technology investments are aligned to site, regional and global strategies, and that measurable business value is realised from digital solutions by acting as the primary interface between business and IT teams.
\nAccountable for shaping, prioritising and delivering IT and digital initiatives that enable safe, efficient and value\u2011driven mining operations..<\/p>\n
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\nKey Job Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Lead enterprise IT demand management, ensuring initiatives are prioritised based on business value, risk, feasibility and resource availability.
\nPartner with senior operational and functional leaders to identify opportunities where digital solutions can improve safety, productivity, cost efficiency and decision\u2011making.
\nOwn the end\u2011to\u2011end delivery of IT initiatives, from business case development through to implementation and benefits realisation.
\nProvide leadership to project delivery, software engineering, and analytics teams, ensuring consistent standards, quality outcomes and effective resource utilisation.
\nPlan, resource and deliver multi\u2011disciplinary IT projects (M365\/Azure, software engineering initiatives, digital transformation programmes) on time, on budget and to quality standards.
\nEstablish and maintain appropriate governance, including portfolio reporting, risk and issue management, change control and post\u2011implementation reviews.
\nEnsure digital solutions are designed and delivered in line with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity and technology standards.
\nDrive the effective use of data, analytics and emerging technologies (including AI\/ML and automation) to support operational and strategic decision\u2011making.
\nManage vendor and partner relationships to maximise commercial value and service outcomes.
\nMonitor and report on demand status and trends, performance metrics, benefits realisation, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement actions.<\/p>\n
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\nKey Job Attributes<\/p>\n
Strong commercial and strategic mindset
\nAbility to influence and engage senior stakeholders
\nClear communicator across technical and non\u2011technical audiences
\nDecisive leader in complex, high\u2011pressure environments
\nExcellent reporting and presentation skills
\nFocused on safety, value delivery and continuous improvement<\/p>\n
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\nExperience & Qualifications<\/p>\n
Minimum 10 years in IT Project Management, IT Delivery, or Software Engineering leadership roles within complex operational environments.
\nStrong understanding of modern delivery practices (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid), software engineering lifecycles and digital platforms.
\nExpert proficiency with project management software (MS Project, Planner, Jira, Asana, Trello).
\nExperience working on Microsoft PowerApp Platform, SharePoint and Azure.
\nUnderstanding of version control, collaboration and CI\/CD pipelines for automating software delivery processes.
\nExperience developing business cases, ROI models and value realisation frameworks for technology investments.
\nDemonstrated experience delivering enterprise IT portfolios, ideally within the mining or heavy industrial sector.
\nMember of ICTAZ.
\nBachelor\u2019s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering or related discipline.
\nRelevant professional certifications (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum, ITIL, BRMP)
\nAll qualifications must be certified by ZAQA<\/p>\n
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