Manager - PMO

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

The Asset Management function supports Orica’s business units and brings together all elements of the asset life cycle into a single integrated group to achieve better business outcomes. The project management office (PMO) exists within Asset Management and provides project-related services to Orica’s business units. The PMO’s mandate includes the management and delivery of the manufacturing project portfolio. The organisational structure includes Programme Managers who are accountable for programme performance, project performance and delivery success in their site/region. This includes close liaison with Manufacturing Centre Manager/site managers/Asset Owners and representatives, resource management, scheduling, cost management, compliance with mandates/standards, safety, reporting and contract administration.

· Role purpose: Management of the capital project programme across discrete manufacturing (DM) sites that belong to Gomia manufacturing centre in the Asia region.

· Establish, balance, monitor, and control the DM projects to support the Asset Owner(s) and achieve their business objectives.

· Manage project teams.

· Compliance with Orica project and programme governance requirements

What you will be doing

The Programme role uses knowledge, experience, and leadership effectively to align the programme’s approach with the organisation’s strategy, improve the delivery of programme benefits, enhance collaboration with stakeholders, and manage the programme lifecycle. Specifically, this includes:

· Serve as primary point of contact for the Asset Owner for the assigned programme, developing strong relationships and managing

· stakeholder expectations.

· Alignment and governance of the projects at Orica’s Gomia, Limay and other Initiating Systems and Packaged Emulsion manufacturing sites in Asia region.

· Liaise with the Operations, Engineering and Maintenance teams to ensure projects achieve the required business objectives.

· Lead the planning and implementation of projects. Monitor, document and report to key stakeholders on the progress and performance of projects within the programme.

· Ensure conformance to Orica SHES standards

· Manage the Manufacturing Centre’s PMO’s fixed cost budget including reporting and corrective actions.

· Strong execution focus. Proven ability to work autonomously and lead cross-functional and multi-disciplinary project teams.

· Commercial acumen in the development of cost effective and robust project delivery and engineering solutions to meet stakeholder requirements.

· Management of supplier/contractual relationships.

· Effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills with emphasis on effective teamwork and personnel development.

· Experience in working across diverse geographies and cultures.

· Ensure project team is appropriately trained in project management principles and Orica governance processes.

· Compliance with project governance processes and procedures, ensuring that they are applied universally across the programme.

· Actively contribute to continuous improvement processes within the PMO.

· Support PMO’s Major Projects team on key projects when availability permits.

What you will bring

•    Degree in an engineering discipline preferably in Chemical or mechanical engineering. 
•    15-20 years in the management of capital projects in the petrochemical, manufacturing, or minerals processing.
•    Post graduate qualifications in a programme/project management, or other relevant discipline. 
•    Project Management Certification would be an asset. 
•    Fluency in SAP portfolio management
 

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.