Principal Data Delivery at Anglo American

Job Description:
The purpose of the role is to support the Head of Digital Services to manage the integrated data management programme to enable the deployment activities associated with the operational environment related to Product and Portfolio Management execution for Data Analytics.

Responsibilities:

Performance & Delivery

• Lead with the Head of Digital (and key partners) to complete data related processes and services for the BU for the 3-5yr planning horizon
• Responsible and accountable for the identifying the appropriate BU specific data required to be sourced, and curated in the Anglo American Data Platform
• Aligning the BU deployment roadmap to the central Data analytics team data provisioning roadmap over the 3 – 5 year time horizon
• Responsible and accountable to ensure that site data is aligned to the global standards allowing for use in reporting and analytic use-cases at both business unit and group level
• Align the BU deployment roadmap with Group IM teams to ensure access to data required for DA and BU  specific requirements
• Works with site and BU leadership to ensure Data Governance, Ownership and stewardship are embedded in operational processes
• Manage the team of Data Professionals to ensure BU specific requirements are met
• Create a purpose-led, high-performing culture within the discipline that is aligned with the company values, is inclusive and promotes diversity
• Implement effective team leader and team member processes. Set clear and consistent expectations, encourage teams to challenge the status quo and strive for improvements
• Lead effective employee & contractor management processes for the discipline
• Ensure individuals and teams have the authorities and resources (time, people and budget) to perform their tasks in line with the nature/complexity of work and industry benchmarks on efficiency

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science.

Technical Knowledge:

• Minimum 5 years demonstrated experience in a data technology role
• Detailed understanding of operational processes related to data management
• Strong track record of consulting and services engagement
• Demonstrated track record of stakeholder engagement to enable aligned goals
• High level knowledge of enterprise data, data quality, data integration and has demonstrated success of working with data sources in mining, oil and gas, geoscience or similar disciplines
• Optimises productivity and quality targets by utilising deep technical expertise and cooperating with multi-disciplinary teams to highlight and address areas of improvement
• Project management fundamentals
• New technologies and their impact on operational activities
• Business improvement tools and techniques
• Strong proven analytical skills and attention to detail
• Commercial/business drivers across value chain
• Financial metrics & budgeting in the context of project management/product development

Operations:

• Delivery of technical solutions in data projects by demonstrating project management skills
• Business improvement techniques to identify key areas for improvement as part of product development   
• Cloud and Hybrid Cloud computing (PaaS and IaaS)Advanced: Agile project management methods and practices
• Understanding of Big Data workflows and related technology and application solution architecture
• Advanced: systematic, knowledge-based problem-solving approach and structured methodologies
• in-depth understanding of the mining value chain to identify and execute on opportunities where technical expertise can enhance business performance
• Establishes and nurtures relationships with stakeholders, by use of effective listening and questioning to better understand the other person or group

Closing Date: 14th, April 2022