Manager, Project Base Metals Projects
Maaden Governorate of Jidda, Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia
Mining · 5,001-10,000 employees
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About the role
Manage the Western Region exploration project portfolio, overseeing planning, execution, schedules, budgets, resources, and performance. Ensure governance, safety, and environmental compliance while coordinating with technical and business teams, reporting to senior leadership, managing risks and changes, and mentoring project coordinators.
What they look for
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in Geoscience, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field is required; PMP or an equivalent certification is preferred. Requires 10 or more years of project management or exploration operations experience, including at least five years managing regional or field-based projects, along with strong planning, budgeting, leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
Full description
Job purpose
The Manager, PBM Projects will lead and manage PBM activities for exploration projects in the Western Region, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, budget, and timelines. The Manager oversees planning, execution, and performance monitoring of exploration initiatives, while coordinating with technical and business teams to ensure project success.
Key Accountabilities
- Manage the portfolio of exploration projects in the Western Region, from planning to execution.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
- Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Ensure compliance with internal governance, safety, and environmental standards.
- Collaborate with geoscience, finance, procurement, and operations teams.
- Prepare and present project updates and reports to senior leadership.
- Support risk management and changing control processes.
- Mentor project coordinators and contribute to capability development within PBM.
Minimum Qualification, Experience and Competencies
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Geoscience, Engineering, Project Management, or related field. PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
Minimum Experience:
- 10+ years of experience in project management or exploration operations, with at least 5 years in managing regional or field-based projects.
Maaden High Performance Competencies
- Strategic Thinking
- Results Orientation
- Risk Management
- Collaboration and Influence
- Continuous Improvement
Skills
- Strong project planning and execution skills
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Primavera, MS Project)
- Budgeting and cost control expertise
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities
