Job Description
Job Title
Project Manager – Exploration Operations PMO
Reporting to
Vice President, Exploration Operations
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Department
Direct Reports
Budget/Size
Grade
Job Family
Sub Family
Position Type
Regular
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Job Purpose
To lead and manage cross-functional exploration projects within Maaden’s Exploration Operations PMO, ensuring strategic alignment, operational excellence, and timely delivery of exploration initiatives. The role supports the Vice President in overseeing project governance, resource allocation, and performance tracking across early-stage and advanced-stage exploration programs.
Key Accountabilities
- Project Planning & Execution: Develop and implement detailed project plans for exploration campaigns, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and regulatory frameworks.
- Performance Monitoring: Track KPIs across drilling, licensing, logistics, and field operations. Provide monthly reports to senior executives as per MCIS_PM_03 standards
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- Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with internal departments (Geoscience, Legal, ESG, Finance) and external contractors to ensure seamless project execution.
- Risk & Compliance: Ensure all exploration activities comply with Ma’aden’s EHSS protocols and governance policies. Identify and mitigate operational risks.
- Portfolio Management: Support the VP in consolidating project data for executive-level reporting and decision-making, including M&A evaluations and strategic prioritization
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- Continuous Improvement: Drive innovation in exploration methodologies, data integration, and project delivery frameworks.
Minimum Qualifications, Experience And Competencies
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Geoscience, or a related field
Minimum Experience
8+ years of experience in project management within the mining or exploration industry.
Proven track record in managing multi-rig drilling operations, contractor oversight, and exploration logistics 2.
Familiarity with JORC and NI 43-101 standards is preferred 1
Ma’aden High Performance Competencies
- Leadership & Strategic Thinking
- Achievement Drive & Results Orientation
- Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
- Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Developing Others
Skills
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Proficiency in geological and project tracking software
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities
- Ability to manage cross-functional teams and external contractors
- Deep understanding of exploration workflows and regulatory environments
