GGM Major Project Manager at AngloGold Ashanti

Education & Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Mineral/Mining or Engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Registered with an international project management association in either a project or program related

Technical Knowledge & Skills & Experience

• Ten years’ proven experience in managing large infrastructure type projects specifically in the concept evaluation and project justification roles.
• Registered with an international project management association in either a project or program related category.
• Ten years’ proven experience in managing large infrastructure type projects specifically in the concept evaluation and project justification roles.
• Advantages would include experience in TSF projects studies (>$100m)

Roles and Responsibilities

• Delivery of multiple concurrent Major and Medium project studies (from Conceptual to Feasibility Stage) across the Group.
• Accountable for the quality of study deliverables and ensuring that all applicable Company standards and guidelines are met or exceeded by study teams.
• Ensuring that the appropriate range of options are included in study scopes. Review scope of works and scope management plans.
• Review, monitor and provide guidance to ensure the development of optimised project studies and scenarios that deliver the business requirements.
• Development and delivery of project charters for the study stages of all Major and Medium projects.
• Assist in determining priorities among project activities.
• Assist in the effective co-ordination of the activities of the study teams to meet project milestones.
• Proactively identify changes in work scope and ensure appropriate planning measures are taken with the study and project managers
• Involve functional expertise and specialist staff in design reviews and key decisions.
• Maintain continuous alignment of project scopes with business objectives and make recommendations to modify the project to enhance effectiveness in achieving business results or strategic intent.
• Influence decisions based on understanding of the Company strategy and commercial drivers and contribute to the implementation strategy within the project.
• Guide the study team and project through the internal approval process through the technical and business evaluation process to achieve the necessary stage gate approvals.
• Review Management Investment Committee and Board submissions documentation.
• Collaborate and effectively manage project interfaces by leading and continuously collaborating with the appropriate internal stakeholders to align and maximize efforts for project delivery.
• Guide and support study teams in their management of stakeholder relationships