Senior Product Owner - Technology

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. 

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

What you will be doing

What you will bring

BAND E PEOPLE LEADER
* Minimum 8 years experience post professional qualification, including 5 years of direct people management experience.
* Proven ability to lead a team, including building a collaborative approach in the development of the direction and operations of the workstream.
* Proven influencer, able to manage processes across multiple stakeholder groups.
* Experience in implementing process improvement initiatives would be desirable.
* Demonstrated skills associated with building strong vendor &/or customer relationships
* Financial accumen & budgeting experience.

BAND E TECHNICAL SPECIALIST
* Minimum 7 years experience post professional qualification.
* Proven influencer, able to manage processes across multiple stakeholder groups.
* Experience in implementing process improvement initiatives would be desirable.
* Demonstrated skills associated with building strong vendor &/or customer relationships
* Financial accumen & budgeting experience.

Role dependent - technical &/or functional business system applications required for tasks (e.g. SAP, SF, Concur, analytics/visualisation tools, engineering software, etc.) 
 

Role dimensions

Span of control:
* Headcount – up to 10 Direct, 'X' Indirect

Financial accountability:
* Role dependent
* Operating budget - $X

Sphere of influence:
* Division / Functional Specialty SME

Travel requirements:
* Role dependent

Your qualifications

Insert tertiary qualification required for role (e.g. Accountant must have a tertiary degree in an Accounting discipline, an Engineer must have a tertiary degree in an Engineering discipline)

How you shape and influence others

* Demonstrates courage, models resilience and flexibility
* Possess unquestioned reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
* Builds the trust of others  
* Strong stakeholder management, interpersonal and communication skills
* Self-aware and open to feedback 
* Strong attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy, integrity & accountability
* Work effectively across business unit boundaries to develop and align diverse stakeholders 
* High level decision making & problem solving skills
* Self-motivated, well organised and logical, with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
* Strong people management and influencing skills
 

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.