Senior Project Manager - Mining Operations (Africa)

MAXAM; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MAXAM, a global leader in energetic materials, is seeking a seasoned Mining Projects Leader to oversee international mining initiatives. You will plan, execute, and control end-to-end projects, ensuring profitability and timely delivery while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role requires a Mining Engineering degree, 10–15 years of management experience in mining, and a strong background in financial project management. FIFO rotations are expected.

Formación

• Degree in Mining Engineering with substantial project leadership experience.
• 10–15 years’ experience managing large mining projects.
• Availability for Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) rotations.
• Strong background in financial project management.
• Proven leadership and autonomous working style.

Responsabilidades

• Lead mining projects end to end with profitability, budget control, and on-time delivery.
• Oversee KPIs, production, safety, and quality on site.
• Coordinate technical and operational teams, working closely with clients and suppliers.
• Drive continuous improvement in drilling and blasting operations.
• Manage contracts, financial reporting, and results-oriented decision-making.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Autonomy

Financial management

Educación

Degree in Mining Engineering

Herramientas

MS Project

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

At MAXAM, we work every day to provide our clients around the world with a wide range of products and services, delivering tailored solutions and full technical support to meet even the most specific needs.

Founded in 1872 by Alfred Nobel, MAXAM has grown into a global company specializing in energetic materials. We apply our talent, expertise, and passion to the mining and civil engineering sectors worldwide.

While much has changed since our beginnings, one thing remains constant: our commitment to our people and to excellence in everything we do.

Your main mission: to lead the planning, execution, and control of mining projects in Africa, ensuring profitability, on-time delivery, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mining projects end to end, ensuring profitability, budget control, and on-time delivery.
• Oversee KPIs, production, safety, and quality on site.
• Coordinate technical and operational teams, working closely with clients and suppliers.
• Drive continuous improvement in drilling and blasting operations.
• Manage contracts, financial reporting, and results-oriented decision-making.

What are we looking for?

• Degree in Mining Engineering, with experience
• 10–15 years’ experience managing complex projects in the mining industry, with strategic vision and the ability to lead both technical and financial management of large-scale operations
• Strong background in financial project management.
• Proofen leadership, autonomy, and business mindset.
• Availability for Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) rotations.

What does MAXAM offer?

• Participation in high-impact international projects.
• Career growth within a global industry leader.
• A high-level technical environment and a strong culture of safety, integrity, and collaboration.

This could be your opportunity to take the next step in your career with a truly global organization, and exciting international career evolution posibilities.