Exploration Advance Stage Special Projects, Manager

Maaden Saudi Arabian Mining Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining firm in the region is seeking a Manager for Exploration Advance Stage Special Projects in Saudi Arabia. This role involves leading complex exploration projects focused on unconventional mineral commodities including uranium and rare earth elements. Candidates should have a minimum of 8 years of experience in mineral exploration and a bachelor's degree in geology or a related field. A master's degree is preferred. The position requires strong skills in project management and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years in mineral exploration, focusing on greenfield projects.
• Demonstrated managerial experience leading multidisciplinary teams for 3+ years.
• Strong proficiency in geological modeling and resource estimation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate complex technical and regulatory workstreams.
• Drive the transition of mineral targets to advanced exploration phases.
• Manage compliance with internal governance and regulatory frameworks.

Skills

Geological modeling

Resource estimation

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related field

Master’s degree in Mineral Economics or related field

Job description

Job Description

Position Title: Manager, Exploration Advance Stage Special Projects

Department & Function: Advance Stage Special Projects

Job Family: Exploration and Resource Development

Organization Layer: N-1, N‑2, N‑3, N‑4 and below

Reports to: Director Advance Stage Special Projects

Job Band: E2, E1, M14, M13, M12, M11, M10, M9, M8, M7, M6, M5, M4, M3, M2, M1

Date Prepared/Revised: July 2025

Overall Job Purpose

Leads a dedicated Advanced Stage Special Projects function within Maaden’s Exploration Division, with full accountability for the evaluation, maturation, and strategic advancement of emerging mineral commodity opportunities—including but not limited to uranium, rare earth elements, and other non‑core resources that extend beyond Maaden’s existing portfolio. Operating with a high level of technical discretion, strategic insight, and confidentiality, the role is responsible for coordinating complex technical, regulatory, and strategic workstreams; driving the transition of unconventional mineral targets from early‑stage concepts to advanced exploration phases, including resource definition, feasibility support, and pre‑development positioning; and upholding strict confidentiality protocols and ensuring full compliance with internal governance and external regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating complex technical, regulatory, and strategic workstreams, ensuring seamless integration across geology, permitting, infrastructure, and stakeholder engagement.
• Driving the transition of unconventional mineral targets from early‑stage concepts to advanced exploration phases, including resource definition, feasibility support, and pre‑development positioning.
• Upholding strict confidentiality protocols and ensuring full compliance with internal governance and external regulatory frameworks.
• Initiating and refining exploration concepts for non‑traditional mineral commodities (e.g., uranium, rare earth elements).
• Screening and prioritizing targets based on geological potential, strategic fit, and regulatory feasibility.
• Coordinating field operations, including drilling, sampling, and geophysical surveys, in alignment with technical and safety standards.
• Navigating regulatory frameworks, securing permits, and managing compliance across jurisdictions.
• Engaging multidisciplinary teams and external partners to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Positioning emerging mineral opportunities for advancement within Maaden’s broader exploration and development pipeline.
• Operating under the strategic direction and oversight of the Director, Exploration and Resource Development.
• Holding operational responsibility for executing approved technical plans, managing resources, and coordinating internal and external stakeholders.
• Making day‑to‑day decisions within the boundaries of Maaden’s corporate policies, governance frameworks, and strategic priorities.
• Accountable for project deliverables and milestone execution, subject to regular portfolio reviews and checkpoint evaluations to ensure compliance, performance, and strategic alignment.
• Supporting project prioritization and resource allocation, providing recommendations based on technical merit, risk assessment, and strategic value.

Communications & Working Relationships

Internally, the Manager reports directly to the Director and collaborates cross‑functionally with technical, permitting, legal, ESG, and finance personnel. The role may lead small‑to‑medium‑sized teams or external consultants depending on project scope.

Externally, the Manager engages with government authorities, technical advisors & consultants, joint venture partners & academic institutions, and external contractors to support permitting, compliance, research, and execution of exploration activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geophysics, or a closely related field.
• Preferred Degree: Master’s degree in Mineral Economics, Engineering, Business Administration, or Public Policy.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in mineral exploration, with exposure to greenfield and early‑stage frontier projects.
• Proven ability to support the evaluation and advancement of unconventional or strategic mineral resources such as uranium and rare earth elements.
• Working knowledge of permitting processes, ESG factors, and national regulatory requirements relevant to the mining or energy sectors.
• Strong proficiency in geological modeling, resource estimation, and management of exploration workflows.
• Sound understanding of financial planning, cost evaluation, and assessing speculative projects within budget and capital constraints.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a managerial capacity leading multidisciplinary teams within exploration or related technical domains.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with executive leadership, regulatory authorities, and external partners to support project goals, stakeholder alignment, and compliance objectives.

Additional Information

Job dimensions and direct/total reports are not specified in the provided text. The manager is expected to oversee project lifecycle from conceptualization to strategic positioning.