Grc Product Owner & Project Manager New

Glencore International Ag; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A global mining company in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced GRC Product Owner & Project Manager to oversee MetricStream implementation and development. The successful candidate will define the product roadmap, manage complex projects using Agile and Waterfall methodologies, and ensure data governance. You will work closely with various teams to enhance enterprise-wide risk management capabilities. An ideal candidate has over 10 years of relevant experience and strong knowledge of MetricStream solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in risk management solutions.
• Proven experience with Enterprise systems in a global environment.
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the product roadmap for the GRC platform.
• Lead and coordinate multi-departmental projects.
• Ensure data governance and quality across the platform.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Data governance

Risk management

Agile and Waterfall methodologies

MetricStream knowledge

Data quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MSc)

Tools

MS Project

Jira

PowerBI

Job description

We are one of the world's largest producers and marketers of copper with our mining and development projects within the key mining regions of Africa & the Americas.

The Opportunity

Glencore Copper is seeking an experienced GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) Product Owner & Project Manager to lead our MetricStream implementation and ongoing development.

This dual role combines strategic product ownership and hands-on project management to deliver enterprise-wide risk management, audit and HSEC management solutions.

The successful candidate will drive the vision, roadmap, delivery and ultimately, management of our integrated GRC platform while ensuring seamless collaboration across global assets, regions and within the department.

Product Owner

• Platform vision and strategy: Define and execute the product roadmap for MetricStream GRC platform, aligning with business objectives and stakeholder needs.
• Stakeholder management: Collaborate with Risk, Audit, HSEC, Legal and Technology teams to gather requirements and prioritise features.
• Data governance: Establish robust data governance processes ensuring data quality, accuracy and consistency across the platform.
• Continuous improvement: Monitor industry trends and best practices to enhance the platform's capabilities and user experience.
• Business process integration: Systematise Risk, Audit and HSEC business processes within the platform framework.
• Reporting: collect and ensure delivery of reporting capabilities in PowerBI and platform.

Project Management

• Implementation leadership: Lead the planning, execution and rollout of GRC platform enhancements and new modules.
• Cross-functional coordination: Manage complex, multi-departmental projects using Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Vendor management: Coordinate with MetricStream supplier and Organisational Change Management teams, Group and internal IT resources.
• Risk and quality assurance: Conduct regular system audits, ensure compliance with regulatory standards and implement quality controls.
• Performance monitoring: Develop and track KPIs to measure platform effectiveness and project.

Your training, skills & expertise checklist

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field; advanced degree (e.g.; MBA, MSc) or professional certifications in business, risk management or data governance preferred.

10+ years of experience including strong delivery of Management (ERM) frameworks and MetricStream solution rollouts.

Proven experience in implementing and managing Enterprise systems in a global organisation.

Excellent project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Proficiency in relevant software tools and technologies used in ERM systems, including strong MetricStream knowledge.

Knowledge of MetricStream's ERM features, such as AI-driven risk insights, heat maps and compliance automation.

Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies and project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira).

Strong knowledge of data governance principles and practices.

Ability to communicate with key stakeholders at all levels of the business.

Ability to travel during system implementation and ongoing improvements to the regions.

Advanced English both written and spoken.

French and / or Spanish is beneficial

Glencore is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can achieve their full potential, regardless of their backgrounds.

We aim to ensure that all perspectives and cultures, however numerous and varied, are welcomed, essential to our operations, and respected by each of our employees.

We treat all our employees fairly and with dignity.