Principal, Program Management (HSSE)
About The Position
Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference. Newmont’s Corporate Headquarters are located in Denver, Colorado with roles in Engineering, IT, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources and much more. Your Contribution As the Principal, Program Management (HSSE), you will support the Group Head of Health, Safety, Security and Environment in driving transformative strategic programs across the organization. This role serves as a key advisor and program leader, ensuring enterprise-wide HSSE initiatives are effectively governed, executed, communicated, and aligned with business objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex, enterprise-wide strategic programs and initiatives.
- Strong understanding of Health, Safety, Security, Environment, Sustainability, and the mining value chain.
- Experience preparing executive-level reports, board papers, and presentation materials.
- Experience working with senior leaders and navigating complex stakeholder environments.
- Knowledge of project management frameworks, governance structures, and organizational change management.
- Ability to identify strategic risks, develop mitigation plans, and drive execution across multiple workstreams.
- Exceptional communication, facilitation, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and executive presentation development.
Nice To Haves
- Postgraduate degree or MBA preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead program management activities for strategic HSSE initiatives, including execution oversight, progress tracking, and reporting to executive leadership.
- Develop and coordinate special projects and programs that support organizational HSSE objectives.
- Create executive-level presentations, board materials, reports, and communications for senior leadership audiences.
- Facilitate transformation initiatives by establishing objectives, tracking milestones, and resolving program challenges.
- Partner with the Group Head HSSE to develop leadership agendas, governance processes, performance metrics, and KPIs.
- Identify program risks, implement mitigation plans, and ensure continuous monitoring of emerging issues.
- Support the development of functional objectives, strategic roadmaps, and performance measures across HSSE teams.
- Collaborate with consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders to support change management and strategic program delivery.
- Partner with Enterprise Communications to develop and deliver HSSE messaging to internal and external audiences.
- Provide proactive issue identification and solution development to support successful execution of business priorities.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- health savings accounts
- life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- short and long-term disability
- defined benefit pension
- 401(k) program with company match
- financial planning
- employee assistance program (EAP)
- wellbeing reimbursement program
- adoption assistance
- tuition reimbursement
- paid holidays and paid time off
- paid family leave
- matching gifts
- discounts on home, auto and pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
