Mining Transformation Manager
About The Position
Join Deloitte’s AI & Engineering team to transform technology platforms, drive innovation, and help clients reimagine and re-engineer critical operations and processes. AI & Engineering builds and operates integrated sector solutions across software, data, AI, networks, and hybrid cloud infrastructure, helping clients modernize engineering teams and technology and data platforms. As a Manager on the Mining Transformation team, you will help mining organizations improve operational performance by connecting mine operations, technology, data, and workforce capabilities. You will work with leaders across operations, maintenance, processing, and digital functions to define and implement transformation initiatives, from strategy and business cases through implementation, adoption, and benefits realization. The team focuses on measurable improvements in productivity, cost, equipment reliability, and operational decision-making. The role includes leading mining digital transformation engagements, guiding cross-functional teams, managing client programs, and contributing to the growth of the practice. The position may be filled in one of 14 listed U.S. locations and may require travel up to 50%, on average.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of experience in mining operations, operational performance improvement, or digital transformation at a consulting firm, mining operator, mining equipment OEM, or a combination of these environments.
- Experience in at least one mining area: mine production, mineral processing, maintenance and reliability, or integrated operational planning.
- Experience delivering mining transformation initiatives in at least one area: field automation and remote operations; reliability, maintenance, or asset management; or AI and analytics applied to mining operations.
- Experience leading client-facing programs, including executive stakeholder communications, client relationship management, and program delivery.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Ability to travel up to 50% on average, based on the work and clients served.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work.
- Ability to build and sustain professional relationships.
- Ability to lead projects or workstreams.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to mentor and provide clear guidance to others.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree, such as an MBA or MS in Engineering.
- Certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Six Sigma, Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE), or Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP).
- Experience leading transformation programs at a Big Four consulting firm or a strategy or technology advisory firm, including responsibility for scope, budget, and cross-functional team management.
- Experience with mining digital or automation technologies such as autonomous haulage or equipment systems, fleet management systems, dispatch systems, tele-remote operations, integrated remote operations centers, condition-monitoring platforms, CMMS platforms, or EAM platforms.
- Experience with MSHA requirements, other mining safety regulations, or ESG reporting in mining.
Responsibilities
- Identify operational performance-improvement opportunities and develop transformation roadmaps and business cases that connect business needs, process improvements, and digital solutions to measurable value.
- Lead mining digital transformation engagements in areas such as field automation, IT/OT, remote operations, reliability and maintenance, asset management, AI, and analytics.
- Lead cross-functional teams spanning operations, technology, data science, and organizational change management.
- Manage engagement scope, staffing, quality, and risks, and build relationships with client operations, maintenance/reliability, and digital leaders.
- Translate mining technology trends into client recommendations, including autonomous haulage, fleet management, mine dispatch, tele-remote operations, integrated remote operations centers, predictive maintenance, and AI-driven mine planning and grade control.
- Contribute to practice growth through proposal development, points of view, reusable assets, and methodologies.
- Mentor, coach, and develop junior consultants and support Industry Solutions capability-building initiatives.
Benefits
- Potential eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program.
- A broad range of employee benefits.
- Professional development opportunities, including on-the-job learning, formal development programs, mentorship, and leadership opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
