Lead PMO (2-year fixed term contract)

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21h • Hybrid

About The Position

At BHP, we believe our purpose goes beyond mining: we work to improve lives and create a more sustainable future. We are a global resources company with operations in more than 90 locations worldwide. In Canada, our presence is growing with the development of one of the most significant potash projects in the world; Jansen. This project reflects our long-term commitment to sustainability, community engagement, and economic growth. The Jansen Potash Project, located about 140 kilometers east of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, is set to become one of the largest and most sustainable potash mines on the planet. With a CAD$14 billion (US$10.5 billion) investment, it marks the biggest private investment in Saskatchewan’s history, and a bold step forward for BHP in Canada. During construction, it will create around 5,500 jobs, and once in operation, 900 permanent roles. As Lead PMO in Technology, you will play a critical role in shaping how a portfolio of technology projects is governed, monitored, and optimized across the Potash portfolio. Leading a team focused on portfolio oversight and performance, you will set program-wide strategies that drive standardization, replication, and continuity, while enabling value creation and preservation across the business. This role requires strong strategic judgment, a deep understanding of portfolio and project performance, and the ability to coach and empower teams to deliver high performance outcomes—safely, efficiently, and in alignment with BHP’s objectives.

Requirements

• Experience leading teams responsible for setting standards and providing governance, defining portfolio level strategies and plans, and reporting on performance in alignment with organisational standards and requirements.
• Experience in working with an/or providing governance and oversight of agile and waterfall project management methodologies.
• Ability to build a high performing team developing an environment of trust and collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to engage with senior leaders across the organisation.
• Demonstrated experience in portfolio management, project governance, and performance monitoring.
• Strong capability in strategic decision making, risk-informed judgment, and evidence-based analysis.
• Advanced ability to interpret data, develop insights, and communicate outcomes through clear storytelling and visualization.
• Proven stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align across complex organizations.
• Contributes to the creation of an environment in which internal lessons learned and external best practices are part of the operational processes
• A strong understanding of business context, operating models, and value chain impacts.
• Leadership experience focused on coaching, inclusion, continuous improvement, and disciplined execution.
• Tertiary qualification in Technology or Trade equivalent
• Project Management Certification (e.g. PMP)
• A commitment to safety, customer value, and sustainable performance.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to a team focused on the planning, monitoring and governance of the portfolio of technology programs.
• Oversee the translation of business objectives into actionable plans, and ensure progress is tracked to ensure commitments made to our customers are met.
• Oversee the development and management of the portfolio of technology work, ensuring that the Technology function is contributing to the development of Asset and Operations plans and budgets.
• Oversee the delivery of Technology studies and evaluate new demand for Technology services to feed the pipeline of Technology projects.
• Oversee the Technology team’s cost management activities to ensure that both operational and capital costs are effectively managed at the portfolio level.
• Monitor and manage project performance to ensure delivery aligned with safety standards, scope, schedule, and budget.
• Identify, engage, and manage a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and assess risks using BHP’s risk management framework, supporting a strong risk-aware culture.

Benefits

• Professional Development: Continuous learning and real opportunities for growth
• Compensation: Fair and competitive, reflecting your role, skills, and achievements
• Inclusive Culture: A workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and free to be themselves

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees