Mining Tech Projects Lead - Hybrid & Automation

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

competitive salary package

performance-based bonuses

medical aid

retirement provisions

opportunities for professional develop

industry-standard benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Project Manager to lead the implementation of advanced mining technology solutions in Kimberley. The role blends office planning with site engagements to deploy automation, analytics, and IoT across operations.

The ideal candidate brings a strong technical background, 7+ years in technology-focused PM, and proven ability to manage diverse stakeholders in a hybrid environment. This position offers growth and exposure to cutting-edge mining tech.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mining, Electrical, Mechanical, IT) or Computer Science.
• 7+ years of project management experience with technology implementation in mining or heavy industry.
• Proven track record delivering complex technology projects in challenging environments.
• Experience with Agile or Waterfall methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and deployment of mining technology projects from concept to completion.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and budgets, aligned with mining objectives.
• Manage cross-functional teams including engineers, IT, site personnel, and vendors.
• Oversee automation, data analytics, IoT, and other advanced tech deployments in mining.
• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and operational standards in mining.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Monitor progress, performance, and budget, with regular status reports to senior management.
• Facilitate communication among stakeholders across operations, engineering, and leadership.
• Manage vendor relationships and integration of procured technologies.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Waterfall

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Jira

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Project Manager to lead the implementation of advanced mining technology solutions in Kimberley. The role blends office planning with site engagements to deploy automation, analytics, and IoT across operations.

The ideal candidate brings a strong technical background, 7+ years in technology-focused PM, and proven ability to manage diverse stakeholders in a hybrid environment. This position offers growth and exposure to cutting-edge mining tech.