Manager Projects Eastern | Eastern Pilbara Operations | FIFO 5:2:4:3
About BHP
About the Role
We are looking for an accomplished and inclusive leader to join WAIO as part of the WAIO Engineering Leadership team as Manager Projects Eastern, leading a diverse portfolio of engineering, governance and project delivery activities across our Eastern Pilbara operations.
This is a significant leadership opportunity responsible for a diverse project portfolio, including processing infrastructure upgrades, site infrastructure improvements, rehabilitation activities and risk mitigation investments. You will lead a team of engineering professionals and Superintendents, while partnering closely with operational leadership teams and our vendor partners to deliver safe, reliable and productive outcomes.
Based on site, you will play a key role in supporting three world-class operations: Newman and Jimblebar, helping shape the future performance of these assets through technical excellence, project delivery and people leadership.
What You Will Be Responsible For
- Leading the planning, prioritisation and safe delivery of mining and infrastructure projects.
- Managing a portfolio of projects, budgets, schedules, risks and contractor performance.
- Building and developing a high-performing engineering team through coaching, mentoring and capability development.
- Supporting the delivery of operational and strategic objectives across the Eastern Pilbara operations.
- Partnering with Operations, Engineering, Commercial and Asset teams to create sustainable value.
- Driving continuous improvement in engineering practices and project delivery.
- Providing oversight of material risk management, including critical infrastructure and operational risk controls.
- Contributing to long-term asset performance, innovation and growth opportunities across WAIO.
About You
You are an influential and values-driven leader who thrives on developing people, strengthening team capability and delivering meaningful outcomes. Your ability to balance technical expertise, commercial acumen and inclusive leadership enables you to build high-performing teams that consistently achieve exceptional results.
You will bring:
- Significant leadership experience in engineering, projects, mining, resources or heavy industry environments.
- Experience leading large multidisciplinary teams and developing future talent.
- Strong project delivery experience with capital and sustaining capital portfolios.
- Proven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across multiple functions.
- Strong commercial, financial and risk management capability.
- Experience driving continuous improvement, operational excellence and innovation.
- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Project Management, Mining or a related discipline.
- A commitment to building safe, inclusive and high-performing workplaces.
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