AI Project Delivery Manager

About Orica

At Orica, it's the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It's an exciting time to join us we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

About the role

At Orica, we're powering the future of mining through smarter technology, worldclass engineering, and datadriven innovation. We're now hiring an AI Project Delivery Manager who will lead the delivery of meaningful AI, Analytics, and Reporting projects across our global business.

In this role, you'll help turn business needs into real solutions, guide a talented data and AI delivery team, and make sure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with high quality. You'll work closely with teams across Data, Analytics, AI Engineering, SAP, and business stakeholders to design, build, and support solutions that make a real impact.

If you enjoy solving complex problems, working in a fastmoving environment, and bringing AI ideas to life, this role is made for you.

What you will be doing

• Build project plans, manage timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Run Agile ceremonies and ensure continuous delivery.
• Manage crossfunctional delivery teams and stakeholders across functions and regions.
• Review solution designs and ensure adherence to Orica's standards.
• Translate business requirements into data and technical specifications.
• Support deployments, testing, and solution rollout strategies.
• Resolve incidents, manage escalations, and ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Lead the AI, Data & Reporting Community of Practice.
• Stay ahead of new technologies in AI, Data, Analytics, and Reporting.

What you will bring

Musthave experience:

• 10+ years in businessfacing technology roles in complex global environments.
• 5+ years managing data and reporting functions.
• Familiarity with data extraction, transformation tools, and SAP data sourcing.
• Handson Power BI experience.
• Experience leading workshops and executive discussions.
• Strong customer engagement and relationshipbuilding skills.
• Strong problemsolving, risk mitigation, and communication skills.
• Experience delivering analytics using Agile methodologies.
• Ability to translate complex business needs into effective solutions.

Preferred:

• Degree in Data Science, ML, Statistics, IT, Computer Science, or related fields.
• Knowledge of S/4HANA data structures.
• Power BI Data Analyst Associate Certification.
• Exposure to Azure ML, Google Vertex, Databricks.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone's contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.