Operational Transformation Manager, Mining Solutions

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Major Job Functions

• Lead Transformation Planning & Execution (35%)
  Translate strategic priorities into an executable program plan ensuring alignment with operational realities and business objectives.

• Enable Leadership & Delivery Teams (20%)
  Coach and guide sponsors initiative owners and program managers to drive alignment ensure clarity of scope and deliver outcomes tied to strategic priorities.

• Governance Risk & Performance Oversight (20%)
  Capture and work within governance framework to ensure alignment across accountable teams proactively manage risks and provide transparent reporting on progress outcomes and dependencies.

• Execution Framework & Discipline (15%)
  Work within a standardized execution framework ensuring all initiatives have clear ownership defined scope actionable plans and measurable performance metrics.

• Benefits Realization & Value Delivery (10%)
  Implement and monitor benefits realization processes to ensure initiatives deliver sustained strategic and operational value on-time and within the defined schedule.

• Expertise in program and project management including developing program plans scope management milestone tracking and dependency coordination

• Strong ability to navigate organizational structures processes and systems to deliver complex cross-functional outcomes

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate strategy into clear actionable plans and messages for diverse audiences

• Advanced stakeholder management and influencing skills including the ability to drive alignment without formal authority

• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure

• Sound judgment and decision-making skills with the ability to assess risk urgency and impact

• Ability to resolve competing priorities and resource constraints to maintain progress and outcomes

Knowledge

• Deep understanding of strategic planning execution and governance frameworks

• Understanding of customer expectations and operational drivers within the mining sector

• Proficiency in project and program management methodologies and tools

• Knowledge of change management and organizational transformation practices

• Experience with performance management frameworks and KPI development

Accountability

• Accountable for the development governance and execution discipline of the transformation program and strategic planning processes

• Drives alignment and accountability across multiple teams and leadership levels to ensure delivery of committed outcomes

• Establishes and embeds best practices tools and frameworks for transformation execution across the mining organization

• Acts as a trusted advisor to senior leaders providing guidance insight and escalation on risks dependencies and performance

Education & Experience

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Engineering Operations or a related discipline

• Background in project/program management operational excellence or consulting is strongly preferred

• 510 years of experience in consulting mining operations or industrial environments

• Demonstrated experience leading complex transformation or strategic initiatives

• Proven ability to influence and align stakeholders across multiple levels without direct authority

• Experience working closely with senior leadership in a high-impact cross-functional role

At Finning we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do notdiscriminate against applicants based on gender identity race national and ethnic origin religion age sexual orientation marital and family status and/or mental or physical Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process please inform your recruiter.