Director, Project Execution & Construction at AngloGold Ashanti

• The Director, Project Execution & Construction leads the delivery of a diverse, concurrent portfolio of Major (>$100M), Medium (>$10M–$100M), and Minor (<$10M) projects across AngloGold Ashanti’s (AGA) global footprint.
• Accountable for the full lifecycle, from implementation planning and construction through commissioning and handover. You will ensure all projects are delivered safely, within scope, on budget, and on schedule. 
• This role requires regular travel to operational sites, ensuring full integration with site budgeting, operational readiness, and strict alignment with AGA Global Project Standards and regional safety, environmental, and community frameworks. 

Key Accountabilities 

Project Delivery & Growth 

• Strategic Alignment: Identify, prioritize, and evaluate projects to support the Life of Mine (LOM) asset strategy and annual business planning processes. 
• Portfolio Execution: Lead teams in developing and executing standardized project execution plans, timelines, and budgets in accordance with Global Project Governance. 
• Efficiency & Optimization: Conduct portfolio-level planning to combine work scopes, minimize costs, proactively manage scope changes, and optimize procurement/contracting models. 
• Operational Readiness: Collaborate with engineering, design, maintenance, and site operations to ensure seamless commissioning, handover, and minimal impact on production. 

Safety, Health & Environment (HSE) 

• Visible Leadership: Provide felt leadership in health, safety, and security, embedding a culture that prioritizes both physical and mental well-being. 
• System Implementation: Oversee and improve HSE performance on project sites, ensuring strict compliance with site-based Safety Management Systems. 
• Compliance & Risk Mitigation: Integrate regional/site safety, environmental, and community requirements into project plans to consistently achieve agreed metrics. 
• Contractor Management: Ensure all project and contractor personnel receive mandatory safety training and seamlessly integrate site requirements into project HSEMPs. 

​​​​​​​People & Leadership 

• Talent Pipeline: Build, retain, and develop a high-performing, diverse, and inclusive project team with clear accountability and structural alignment to business plans. 
• Performance & Development: Conduct regular appraisals, provide constructive feedback, and execute tailored professional development plans for direct reports. 
• Stakeholder Engagement: Implement robust stakeholder management and communication matrices to navigate varied levels of influence and interest across the portfolio. 
• Culture: Lead by example to embed AGA’s purpose, values, behaviors, and cross-functional collaboration across all technical and operational disciplines. 

​​​​​​​Risk Management 

• Operational Continuity: Implement rigorous risk management processes (including CRAWs, HAZOPs, and change management) to mitigate operational impacts from shutdowns or schedule creep. 
• Compliance Auditing: Ensure strict adherence to global project standards and execute routine compliance assessments. 
• Continuous Improvement: Review and integrate lessons learned from completed projects into future planning, while ensuring team compliance with essential training (e.g., cybersecurity). 

​​​​​​​Qualifications & Experience 

Background & Education 

• 10+ years in the mining industry, including 5+ years managing brownfields/greenfields project execution or construction. 
• Proven track record managing large teams within an Owner’s team environment, alongside managing EPCM, mining, and construction contractors. 
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant science or engineering discipline. 
• Advantageous: Postgraduate qualifications (Master's), specialized Project Management degrees, or registration with an international project/program management association.