Program Manager

Weir Minerals - Division Technology

Australia preferred
Hybrid

Weir Minerals has introduced this newly created role to transform our original equipment sales process through the integration of product selection, configuration, pricing and quote capabilities into the end-to-end process.

The Program Manager will take ownership of the various in-flight cross-functional programs of work, driving a strong governance structure, prioritisation, change management and successful on-time outcomes including business adoption, standardization of the sales process and faster and accurate quoting with full process visibility, workflow and tracking. The role will work closely with senior leadership, multiple internal teams and the adopting businesses. This is a global initiative, and all regions will be involved in the phased implementation.     

Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.


An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.


Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.


Key Responsibilities:

Re-affirm overall program scope, objectives and key deliverables in alignment with strategic business goals.

Coordinate program governance and change control, including Executive Steering Committees, working groups, stakeholder forums. Oversee scope and managed change, working with the program change manager, ensuring all program adjustments and updates are effectively controlled and communicated particularly to the impacted minerals business.

Deliver clear and concise reporting to the Minerals executive team and other stakeholders.

Coordinate and direct cross-functional teams across technology, product, engineering, sales including regional adoption teams. Current areas of activity include, Product Lifecycle Mgt (PLM), Configure to Order (CPO/CPQ), Engineering Systems incl. Warman Select, Salesforce/SAP integrations.

Provide effective indirect leadership by directing and collaborating with stakeholders and project teams

Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

Experience delivering cross-functional programs within an agile environment

Proven ability to manage end-to-end program lifecycle, from planning through execution and benefits realisation.

Strong ability to manage cross-functional global relationships and lead teams toward shared goals through excellent communication within a matrix environment.

Excellent communication skills with an ability to influence team leaders, stakeholders and executive leaders with demonstrated experience in preparing Steering Committee and Executive-level reporting and communication.

Experience within engineering, manufacturing, heavy industry or mining industries will be considered favourably.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.


For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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