SAP Business Project Lead
Job no: 502942
Work type: Limited Tenure / Fixed Term
Location: Melbourne Group Office
*Role Purpose
Support the SAP Program to lead SAP S/4 HANA upgrade across the business stream. This role is ideal for someone who understand how mining operate, can build trust with stakeholders and drive outcomes that align with business priorities.
*Accountabilities / Responsibilities
- Lead delivery across the business stream of a large transformation program.
- Coordinate milestones, dependencies and resources across cross-functional teams and site representative.
- Partner with SAP Service team, IT SMEs, and Implementation partner to align priorities and ensure business readiness.
- Track progress, manage risks, and provide clear reporting to BPEs, BPOs and SAP Program Manager.
- Manage testing, training, and change management activities in business side.
- Drive effective communication, expectation management, and engagement strategies across internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to project teams to build capability and foster high performance.
- Ensure compliance with internal processes, quality standards, and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
- Demonstrate behaviours that are aligned with the MMG Values and Code of Conduct at all times.
*Required Capabilities
Skills
- Strong experience delivering business-side projects in mining industry.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Ability to manage ambiguity and drive clarity in evolving environments.
- Familiarity with hybrid Agile/Waterfall delivery models and tools like Jira.
- Commercial awareness and understanding of how mining operates beyond technology.
- Analytical mindset for scenario planning and risk mitigation.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on documentation accuracy.
- Solid understanding of business operations, especially in planning, execution, and performance monitoring.
Knowledge
- Strong understanding of business processes (e.g., procurement, supply chain)
- Ability to bridge the IT team and business team.
- Experience in stakeholder analysis, risk assessment, and change management.
Experience
Required:
- 10+ years in project management
- 5+ years’ experience in mining industry
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Preferred:
- Mining Industry project management experience
Education
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, or minerals processing,
- Certification in project management (e.g., SAP Activate, ASAP, Scrum Master, PMP, PRINCE2 Agile, or equivalent).
At MMG we mine for progress through the development of our people and partnering with local communities to drive economic growth and the value we deliver to our shareholders. We work in complex jurisdictions and across diverse cultures and communities, and vastly differing experiences with resource development. A long-term outlook, commitment to international standards and our respect for people, land and culture underpin our success.
Why MMG?
With the world taking steps towards a transition to a low carbon economy, MMG is focused on the critical materials required to help make this change. As we look ahead, our portfolio and focus places us in a strong position to drive future growth for our business. This is an opportunity for you to be a part of this exciting future and become our next generation of business miner.
Our people are as diverse as our assets, and the work is varied. Based on our Melbourne Head Office, you will partner with colleagues from Peru, Africa, China, Laos and Australia, to gather information and provide best practice advice and governance to align the assets to MMG’s strategy. We recognise and respect the unique value and perspectives each person contributes to our safety, production and operational excellence outcomes.
At MMG, we invest in our people. We offer:
- Competitive salary packages and incentive plans
- Varied work that provides broad, global experience and exposure including opportunity for secondments and projects
- A values-driven and collaborative work environment, bringing diverse people together
- Hybrid working arrangements allowing you to maintain the flexibility and balance you value
- 16 weeks paid parental leave AND up to 12 months superannuation contributions for eligible employees
- Health and Wellbeing programs including contribution toward a gym of your choice
- Southbank office close to public transport and amenities
We mine to build wealth through the development of our people; the investments we make in local communities; and the value we deliver to our shareholders. At MMG, we mine for progress.
We invite you to explore this opportunity and grow with MMG.
Please note, screening and interviews may take place prior to the advertised closing date. MMG will not be accepting third party applications at this time.
Advertised: AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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