Manager, Industrial Technologies

Vale • Greater Sudbury, ON

71d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Manager IT Technical Projects - Industrial Technology, Infrastructure and Applications - Canada to join our Information Technology (IT) team in Sudbury, ON.
This is a permanent, hybrid (3 days in office per week) position, working a Monday – Friday schedule.
This role leads the end-to-end management and execution of Industrial Technology, IT Infrastructure and Applications projects across Canadian and International mining operations (excluding Brazil). It encompasses project delivery across critical technology domains such as networks, hosting and cloud platforms, industrial cybersecurity, end‑user computing, industrial and corporate applications, geotechnical and environmental monitoring, predictive maintenance, autonomous mining technologies, IIoT, and sustainable mining innovations.
The opportunity is ideal for a senior leader who can drive digital transformation, enhance operational safety and efficiency, and deliver complex industrial technology, IT infrastructure, and applications projects through their diverse team of project delivery managers and vendor partners. This role requires strong partnership with OT, IT, and business operational leaders globally, ensuring alignment with business strategy and mining industry standards. You will establish and champion IT project excellence that delivers cutting‑edge solutions, influences global governance, promotes interoperability across regions, and optimizes technology investments.
You are an accomplished technology leader with deep experience in infrastructure, operational technologies, applications and industrial innovation, preferably within mining or heavy industrial environments. You excel at managing cross‑functional teams, complex project portfolios, vendor partnerships and high‑value technology ecosystems.
Key qualities include:
Strategic mindset with the ability to influence executive and global stakeholders
Strong leadership, decision‑making, and change‑management capabilities
Ability to bridge OT and IT functions while fostering collaboration across regions
Highly skilled in risk and compliance management, particularly cybersecurity and mining safety requirements
Clear communicator with strong negotiation and relationship‑building skills
Driven, adaptable, and comfortable navigating complex global operations
You bring a solid understanding of mining operations and the technologies that support safety, efficiency, and sustainability across the value chain.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering (Electrical, Automation, Mining, or related field), Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project management certification.
• 11–15 years of progressively responsible experience in infrastructure, operational technology, or industrial technology roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex technical projects, programs, and portfolios in mining or industrial environments.
• Proven success managing cross‑functional and globally distributed teams, including engineers, project managers, technicians, and vendor partners.
• Strong background in applying PMO methods (risk, change, portfolio, and strategic management).
• Experience integrating and deploying mining‑specific technologies such as autonomous vehicles, tele‑remote systems, predictive maintenance platforms, IIoT, and environmental/geotechnical monitoring.
• Hands‑on experience with regulatory and safety frameworks (MSHA, ISO 55000, IEC 62443, cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS/SANS 20, ISO 27001).
• Infrastructure, operational technology, applications and digital platform deployment in industrial environments
• Cybersecurity for IT/OT systems
• Industrial automation, IIoT, and mining intelligence solutions
• Applications, systems, platforms and solutions deployment
• Technology governance, architecture alignment, and interoperability
• Budgeting, cost control, and financial planning for large-scale portfolios
• Vendor sourcing, negotiation, and contract management
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to bridge OT and IT
• Leadership, mentoring, and capability development for diverse teams
• Problem-solving with a simplification/lean-thinking mindset
• Strategic planning, benefits evaluation, and decision-making
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills
• Ability to drive results across global teams and multiple geographies
• High adaptability and initiative in dynamic and evolving environments
• Fluency in English; Portuguese is an asset

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Certifications such as: Operational technology / automation (CAP, CMRP, ISA/IEC 62443) Cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP) IT service management (ITIL) Industrial automation (CIAP, CCST) Cloud architecture (AWS / Azure / Google) SCADA security (CSSA) Lean Six Sigma
• Fluency in English; Portuguese is an asset

Responsibilities

• Leads the end-to-end management and execution of Industrial Technology, IT Infrastructure and Applications projects across Canadian and International mining operations (excluding Brazil).
• Drives digital transformation, enhance operational safety and efficiency, and deliver complex industrial technology, IT infrastructure, and applications projects through their diverse team of project delivery managers and vendor partners.
• Requires strong partnership with OT, IT, and business operational leaders globally, ensuring alignment with business strategy and mining industry standards.
• Establish and champion IT project excellence that delivers cutting‑edge solutions, influences global governance, promotes interoperability across regions, and optimizes technology investments.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
• Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
• Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans, and optional insurances)
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Virtual Healthcare online
• Online training and career development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager