Overview
De Beers Group - The world\'s leading diamond company We are the world’s leading diamond company – a unique, luxury business that thrives on the creativity, passion and knowledge of our people. As we embark on a journey to accelerate the transformation of our business, we welcome diverse perspectives and encourage fresh thinking that challenges assumptions. We’ll provide space and support to grow and achieve ambitions and, working together, help us realise our ambition to be the pioneer of a new diamond world.
Job Description De Beers Science and Technology develop, builds and maintains sustainable, cutting-edge technologies and innovative new products and services for De Beers’ Midstream and Downstream business and the wider diamond industry. From rough diamond sorting and sales to a full suite of polished diamond industry products, services and business models, S&T provides sustainable science, technology and innovation solutions to enable De Beers’ strategic growth ambitions and to support the diamond industry.
Responsibilities
* Strategic Planning & Focus: Facilitate and lead strategic planning sessions in collaboration with senior leadership, aligning project roadmaps with budget forecasts and capital planning cycles. Drive stakeholder engagement across senior leadership, technical and non-scientific teams.
* Project Management – Supporting: Support the planning and implementation of technical projects, ensuring projects are set up for success using the appropriate project management tools depending on the LCM; manage the stage gate process as part of Operational planning; ensure all projects adhere to and follow relevant product lifecycle management requirements including documentation and change management in PLM and ERP systems; assist in planning: develop and define project scope and schedule to achieve deliverables; develop and roll out risk management standards; project management expertise & guidance; train teams on a variety of project management tools; measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
* Project Management – Leading: Oversee resource allocation for the Operations team project team to ensure successful delivery of urgent, rapid-response projects and larger, cross-functional initiatives; plan departmental resources aligned to the annual business plan; manage project team members and outcomes not in the direct reporting line; oversee facility-related projects (lab expansions, equipment commissioning, energy efficiency upgrades, compliance retrofits); ensure critical skills are available; foster a positive working environment; manage global and multi-site initiatives across time zones, cultures, and regulatory environments; implement governance frameworks and ensure adherence to internal policies, safety standards and regulatory requirements; prepare executive-level reporting and dashboards on progress, risks and impact.
* Health, Safety and Environment: Ensure a safe and healthy work environment where employees and contractors can deliver outputs in a controlled risk, zero-harm environment; assure operational compliance to legislative, regulatory and policy requirements; maintain continuous focus on safety in all decisions.
Qualifications
* BSc / BEng in an engineering discipline or equivalent
* A management/project management qualification would be an advantage
* Proven management or supervisory experience, management training
* Experience with Lean Start-up, Design Thinking and/or Lean Six Sigma will be an advantage
* Experience of leading many projects and product lines in a customer-focused service-oriented culture
* International travel will be required
Additional Information
* A great working environment
* The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company
* Staff discount
* Fantastic pension scheme
* We have up to 27 days of holiday with the opportunity to buy or sell 5 more days
* Mental health is a top priority for De Beers Group; headspace subscription and mental health support
* Competitive salary
* Exceptional benefits package
* Employee share schemes and variable salary components
* Your Choice membership discounts
* Free breakfast and lunch at on-site staff restaurant
Who We Are
De Beers Group is a company with a rich history and a sparkling future. Since 1888 our experts have searched the world for nature’s most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. Venetia Mine is part of De Beers Group Managed Operations Business which integrates mines, operations and support functions in the De Beers Group producer countries of Canada and South Africa to shape a safe, sustainable future for De Beers Group’s people, shareholders, communities and partners.
Safety
Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others\' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.
Inclusion & Diversity
We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential.
Background Checks
Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.
This listing will be closed as soon as sufficient applicants have been received.
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