Gold Fields is looking for a Principal Specialist Project Execution to lead the delivery of a portfolio of major capital projects. This role is accountable for ensuring people, processes, and systems are effective and efficient in achieving approved investment outcomes.
What You'll Do
- Maintain and provide guidance on project standards and procedures for project delivery across the group.
- Ensure all projects have an appropriate execution strategy by the end of the Pre-Feasibility study and that project execution plans are in place prior to investment sanction.
- Collaborate with site, function, and corporate leaders to ensure all functional requirements are delivered during the execution phase.
- Identify and effectively communicate execution risks associated with projects to key stakeholders prior to sanction and ensure projects effectively identify and manage risks throughout execution.
- Collaborate with the project services group to ensure appropriate governance programs are in place to provide assurance during the execution phase.
What We're Looking For
- Extensive experience in mega project delivery ideally in the mining industry.
- Ability to communicate in English at an advanced level for verbal and written communication.
- Portfolio management experience.
- Effective cross business stakeholder management.
- Underground and Open Pit start-up experience.
Nice to Have
- Degree or master’s in project management or construction management.
Team & Environment
Reporting directly to the VP: Capital and Projects.
Benefits & Compensation
- Private Health Insurance Allowance.
- Short and Long-Term Incentive Scheme.
- Long service leave pro rata after 5 years of continuous service.
Work Mode
This is a global role.
Gold Fields is committed to achieving an inclusive workforce. We recognise that the diverse talent of our people will ultimately determine our growth, performance and success. We strongly encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds.
