Regional Project Manager

About Epiroc

Epiroc is a multinational company with a presence in 150 countries, which with innovative technology, develops and provides safe and state-of-the-art equipment, such as drilling machinery and construction tools for use in surface and underground mining. It also offers world-class after-sales services and solutions for automation, digitalization and electrification.

Life at Epiroc

By joining our team, you will be part of a group of knowledgeable and helpful colleagues who live by our core values: collaboration, commitment and innovation. The work environment in the mining and construction industries presents unique and interesting challenges that you will not find in other industries. Our culture is characterized by care for work-life balance, professional development, global professional opportunities, and an epic benefits package.

Mission

Develop and manage the core competencies to support the successful execution and ongoing performance of automation and digital solutions for Epiroc Southern Africa.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Be a role model and a visible ambassador for our company values and business code of conduct.
2. Act as a consultant to customers to assist with automation and digitalization implementation road maps for customers.
3. Lead the digital and automation systems implementation and integration on customers' sites.
4. Develop a holistic support organisation for mine systems, with a particularly strong focus on systems and applications.
5. Overall automation and digitalization project execution management.
6. Collaborate with other divisions to support automation implementation projects where required.
7. Develop and manage a data analytics team to support the local CC and be part of the global team.
8. Generate leads for PSD and CE through the data analytics team.
9. Work closely with the other divisions' Regional Business Line Managers and Product Managers to promote automation processes internally and externally and act as a consultant on their application.

Competences, Skills & Experience:

1. Minimum of 5 years experience in mining-related industries.
2. Experience in deploying technology projects (automation and/or digitalization) within the mining industry.
3. Project and program management skills and experience.
4. Strong leadership skills.
5. Must have a holistic understanding of the Epiroc automation and digitalization process and systems.
6. Very well-versed in systems and applications.
7. Good understanding of software and network engineering.
8. Good communication skills and the ability to consult with customers.
9. Strong presentation skills.
10. Good Epiroc product knowledge would be advantageous.
11. Team-orientated approach, ability to bring people together.
12. Reading, writing, and speaking abilities at a strong level.
13. Must have sound report writing skills and hold a good level of conversation with customers.

Educational Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mining, Mechatronics, Mechanical, or Electrical), Information Technology, or Computer Science.
2. A qualification in project management is advantageous.

Behavioural competencies:

1. A safety-first and collaboration mentality.
2. Has a growth (vs. fixed) and servant-leader mindset with change management skills and experience applying these skills in matrixed industrial organizations.
3. High ambition level, persistent, and able to pivot quickly given new data. Can build credibility quickly with our customers and internal stakeholders, with a high 'say-do ratio'.
4. Data-driven approach and evidence-based decision-making.
5. Good communication skills internally and externally and willing to develop strong relations with different stakeholders.
6. Strong Customer Care focus with an intentional desire to deliver best practice solutions for our customers.
7. A highly motivated, enthusiastic, and results-driven individual.
8. Ability to work with limited supervision.
9. Takes ownership of work and ensures deadlines are met.
10. Highly motivated, 'hands-on', energized, enthusiastic with passion and commitment to doing things in the right way.

Closing Date: 29 January 2025

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Epiroc is a global productivity partner for mining and construction customers, and accelerates the transformation toward a sustainable society. With ground-breaking technology, Epiroc develops and provides innovative and safe equipment, such as drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment and tools for surface and underground applications. The company also offers world-class service and other aftermarket support as well as solutions for automation, digitalization and electrification. Epiroc is based in Stockholm, Sweden, had revenues of more than SEK 60 billion in 2023, and has around 18,200 passionate employees supporting and collaborating with customers in around 150 countries. Learn more at www.epirocgroup.com

It all starts with people. The world needs metals and minerals for the energy transition and our cities and infrastructure must be developed to serve a growing population. To succeed, we need to speed up the shift towards more sustainable mining and construction industries. We at Epiroc accelerate this transformation, together with customers and business partners in more than 150 countries, by developing and providing innovative and safe equipment, digital solutions, and aftermarket support.

All new thinkers are welcome. We are looking for those who want to develop, grow, and dare to think new. In Epiroc we attract, develop, and retain diverse talent valuing authenticity and unique perspectives, driving our spirit of innovation. We foster an inclusive culture where diversity isn't just a goal but a part of our values and way of working. This is how we do business for a sustainable future. Learn more at www.epiroc.com