Mining Technology Project Manager

Finning International Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Career development opportunities

Collaborative and inclusive culture

Measurable impact across the org

Job summary

Finning International Inc. is seeking a Mining Technology Project Manager to lead complex initiatives that boost operational performance and drive sustainable change across the mining business.

You will manage projects from concept through implementation, coordinating cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and external partners to identify challenges and deliver measurable results. The role emphasizes collaboration, root-cause analysis, change management, and delivering projects on time, on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing complex projects in a multi-stakeholder environment.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and delivering strategic initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience conducting root cause analysis.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience managing budgets, project schedules, and project risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex strategic and operational projects from initiation through completion.
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, risk assessments, and communication strategies.
• Facilitate collaboration among cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, and external partners.
• Analyze business challenges, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and outcomes.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Monitor project progress, manage risks, and provide updates to leadership.
• Support organizational change management to ensure adoption and sustainment of improvements.
• Establish performance metrics and measure project success against objectives.
• Create and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across departments.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/Engineering/PM/Operations)

Job description

Company: Finning Canada Number of Openings: 1 Worker Type: Permanent Position Overview: Lead Change. Drive Results. Deliver Impact. At Finning, we believe that successful projects create lasting value for our customers, employees, and business. We are seeking a Mining Technology Project Manager to lead complex business initiatives that improve operational performance, and drive sustainable change across the mining business. In this role, you will manage high-impact projects from concept through implementation, working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to identify challenges, uncover root causes, and deliver practical solutions that achieve measurable results. If you're a collaborative leader who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys turning strategy into action, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Description:

• Lead complex strategic and operational projects from initiation through completion.
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, risk assessments, and communication strategies.
• Facilitate collaboration among diverse cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, and external partners.
• Analyze business challenges, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and business outcomes.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet defined quality standards.
• Monitor project progress, manage risks, and provide regular updates to leadership.
• Support organizational change management efforts to ensure successful adoption and sustainment of improvements.
• Establish performance metrics and measure project success against business objectives.
• Create and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across multiple departments.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Project Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing complex projects in a multi-stakeholder environment.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams and delivering strategic initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience conducting root cause analysis.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Experience managing budgets, project schedules, and project risk.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, or Change Management certification.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide transformation or operational excellence initiatives.
• Experience within industrial, mining, construction, heavy equipment, manufacturing, or service environments.

Why Join Finning?

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• A collaborative and inclusive culture
• The opportunity to make a measurable impact across the organization

Ready to lead transformation and deliver lasting business results?

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.

About Us Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 80 years. The company sells, rents and provides parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications. Finning employs approximately 14,500 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

OUR DIVISIONS Finning International Inc. is the corporate head office of the publicly traded corporation, which is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol: FTT. Finning Canada is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories, and a portion of Nunavut. Finning South America is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia. Finning UK and Ireland is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Rental of equipment is facilitated through the dealership locations as well as The Cat Rental Store locations in Finning Canada and Finning South America. OEM Remanufacturing - OEM, a Finning enterprise, is one of North America's most advanced engine and powertrain component remanufacturing providers and is located in Edmonton, Alberta.