Manager Project Services

Rio Tinto
Brisbane
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringSkills: ["Safety leadership","Stakeholder engagement","Communication","Leadership","Organisational improvement"]

Lead project governance and assurance for Rio Tinto’s Pacific Operations sustaining capital portfolio, acting as a centre of excellence for project management practices and continuous improvement. Influence capital allocation, investment prioritisation, portfolio optimisation, and capital efficiency outcomes. Drive portfolio assurance reviews, compliance with project standards and delegated authority frameworks, and improve portfolio systems, reporting platforms, and decision-support analytics.

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Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto
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Manager Project Services

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Job Summary

Lead project governance and assurance for Rio Tinto’s Pacific Operations sustaining capital portfolio, acting as a centre of excellence for project management practices and continuous improvement. Influence capital allocation, investment prioritisation, portfolio optimisation, and capital efficiency outcomes. Drive portfolio assurance reviews, compliance with project standards and delegated authority frameworks, and improve portfolio systems, reporting platforms, and decision-support analytics.
Location: Brisbane
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the governance and assurance framework for the Pacific Operations sustaining capital portfolio.
  • •Influence investment decisions, capital allocation strategies, and portfolio optimisation outcomes across Pacific Operations.
  • •Lead portfolio assurance reviews, project health checks, and governance assessments.
  • •Drive compliance with Rio Tinto project standards, project controls requirements, and delegated authority frameworks.
  • •Optimise portfolio systems, reporting platforms, and digital tools; establish portfolio data governance and improve portfolio performance reporting and insights.

Key Requirements

  • •Commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
  • •Trusted advisor who can influence senior leaders, challenge constructively, and build capability across project delivery teams.
  • •Leadership experience in project controls, PMO, governance, portfolio management, or business improvement environments.
  • •Demonstrated experience supporting major projects or sustaining capital portfolios.
  • •Strong understanding of project governance and stage-gate processes, plus degree qualification in a relevant discipline.
Experience:MiningResourcesInfrastructureHeavy industrial
Education:
Skills:Safety leadershipStakeholder engagementCommunicationLeadershipOrganisational improvement
Tech Stack:Power BIPortfolio management systemsData analytics toolsReporting platformsDigital tools

Company Brief

Rio Tinto
Global mining and metals company that explores, mines, processes, and markets mineral resources including iron ore, aluminum, copper, and lithium. Supplies raw materials to industries worldwide across energy, infrastructure, transportation, and manufacturing.
Industry: Mining & Metals
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1873
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