Senior Project Manager

De Beers Science and Technology develop builds and maintains sustainable cutting-edge technologies and innovative new products and services for De Beers Midstream and Downstream business and the wider diamond industry. From rough diamond sorting and sales to a full suite of polished diamond industry products services and business models S&T provides sustainable science technology and innovation solutions to enable De Beers strategic growth ambitions and to support the diamond industry

Strategic Planning & Focus

• Facilitate and lead strategic planning sessions in collaboration with senior leadership aligning project roadmaps with budget forecasts and capital planning cycles.
• Drive stakeholder engagement across senior leadership technical and non-scientific teams

Project Management - Supporting

• Support the planning and implementation of technical projects ensuring projects are set up for success using the appropriate project management tools depending on the LCM
• Manage the stage gate process as part of Operational planning
• Ensure all projects adhere to and follow the relevant product lifecycle management requirements including documentation and change management in PLM and ERP systems
• Assist in Planning: Develop and define project scope and schedule to achieve deliverables
• Develop and roll out Risk Management standards: Support teams in best practice risk management principles to minimize project risks
• Project management Expertise & Guidance: Train teams on a variety of project management tools
• Performance Feedback: Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques

Project Management Leading

• Oversee resource allocation for the Operations team Project team to ensure the successful delivery of both urgent rapid-response projects and larger strategic cross-functional initiatives.
• Plan the departmental resources aligned to the annual business plan and adjust to reflect any changes to business commitments as required.
• Management of project team members and outcomes that are not in the roles direct reporting line
• Oversee facility-related projects such as lab expansions equipment commissioning energy efficiency upgrades and compliance retrofits.
• Ensure critical skills are available; foster an effective and positive working environment.
• Manage global and multi-site initiatives coordinating across time zones cultures and regulatory environments.
• Implement governance frameworks and ensure adherence to internal policies safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare executive-level reporting and dashboards to communicate project progress risks and strategic impact.

Ensure Health Safety and Environmental policies are adhered to.

• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment where employees and contractors can deliver outputs in a controlled risk and zero harm environment. All work undertaken must be authorised and safe.
• Ensure and assure operational compliance to legislative and regulatory and policy requirements including in delivery of own role requirements.
• Continuous focus on safety to ensure that it is the critical factor in all decisions and creates an environment of controlled risk and zero harm.

International travel will be required

Qualifications :

• BSc / BEng in an engineering discipline or equivalent 
• A management/project management qualification would be an advantage
• Proven management or supervisory experience management training
• Experience with Lean Start up Design Thinking and/or Lean Six Sigma will be an advantage
• Experience of leading many projects and product lines in a customer focussed service-oriented culture.

Additional Information :

• A great working environment
• The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company
• Staff discount
• Fantastic pension scheme
• We have up to 27 days of holiday with the opportunity to buy or sell 5 more days
• Mental health is a top priority for De Beers Group. 
• We offer free subscription to Headspace and have mental health first aider
• Competitive salary
• Exceptional benefits package 
• Employee share schemes and variable salary components
• Your Choice membership discounts
• Free breakfast and lunch at on-site staff restaurant

Who we are

De Beers Group is a company with a rich history and a sparkling future. Since 1888 our experts have searched the world for natures most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds and our business to make life brilliant for our people our customers and the world around us. Venetia Mine is part of De Beers Group Managed Operations Business which integrates mines operations and support functions in the De Beers Group producer countries of Canada and South Africa to shape a safe sustainable future for De Beers Groups people shareholders communities and partners.

Safety

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety health and well-being of our colleagues at work and at home and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others actions work collaboratively and always show care and respect.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential. Referrals Referral incentive applicable: This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive according to the Employee Referral Scheme. Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only. 

Background Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications

This listing will be closed as soon as sufficient applicants have been received.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time