Job Description

Manager - PACE Consulting (Internal Strategy)Why explore

• Work on Rio Tintos top priorities and deliver lasting sustainable impact
• Gain exposure across our global commercial business
• Interact with senior leaders, and assist in managing key relationships
• Based in Singapore, a global commercial hub for Rio Tinto

About the rolePACE is an internal management consultancy embedded within Rio Tinto, based in Montreal, Perth, Brisbane and Singapore. It comprises a team of management consultants and Rio experienced team members focused on working with each part of the business on opportunities that will deliver the highest possible value. Rio Tinto has established PACE to support the business in many areas where it has previously sought external management consulting expertise.We are looking for a Manager - PACE Consulting to join our established internal management consulting team. This is a crucial leadership position to ensure PACE accelerates the delivery of lasting value to our clients by applying consulting experience, analytical insights, business knowledge and relationships.This is a great opportunity for a team player with extensive strategy consulting experience to work on projects that deliver value to the commercial business and beyond.Reporting to the General Manager - PACE Singapore, and working in a challenging and exciting environment within the PACE team, you will:

• Work closely with Senior Leadership Team and Exco across Commercial, North Asia and other parts of the Group to frame critical problems and translate them into an actionable scope of work that can be delivered by the PACE Team.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the key leaders to ensure the projects are prioritized and aligned with the organisation.
• Work with PACE leaders to identify and scope consulting projects which create value for product group assets and functions.
• Autonomously deliver one or more projects at a time, managing the interfaces and ensuring strong collaboration with clients and their teams.
• Provide coaching and feedback to develop the PACE consultants on your project.
• Develop and present project findings that will deliver sustainable short- and long-term outcomes.
• Develop and lead the project work plan for a combined team of PACE and client team members to deliver outcomes.
• Have the opportunity work across different PACE hubs.

About youTo be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

• Bachelor Degree qualifications.
• Substantial experience (5 years+) leading projects in a top-tier consulting firm with a focus on strategy and/or business improvement.
• Extensive experience in leading and coaching teams to unleash their potential.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting analysis, ensuring accurate and updated data from varying sources and interpreting complex results to find key opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise critical thinking and challenge pre-established conceptions.
• Good understanding of business improvement principles and practices.
• Experience in project management and change management.
• Experience in scoping abstract ideas and translating them into actionable strategies.
• A bachelors degree in a relevant field.

It will also be beneficial if you have:

• MBA, other language skills.

What we offer

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto
• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program
• Comprehensive medical benefits including health insurance for employees and immediate family
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Company provided insurance cover
• Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• Leave for all of lifes reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)

Where you will be workingThe Commercial group is focused on maximising the value of our products, growing value in the marketplace through partnership with the companys customers, suppliers, product groups and Group functions. Headquartered in Singapore, and integrated with Rio Tintos assets, hubs, and offices globally, Commercials purpose is to provide the commercial insights to drive value along the mine-to-market value chain. Commercial incorporates and utilises the knowledge and capabilities of the global Sell (Sales & Marketing), Buy (Procurement), and Move (Marine & Logistics) organisations, supported by the Commercial Finance functions including Business Analysis, Market Analysis, Risk, Finance Business Partners, Commercial Treasury and other functions, to ensure our approach to business is driven by a commercially astute and innovative mind-set.The Commercial group came under the leadership of the Chief Commercial Officer in 2018.About usAs pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress.Our long history is filled with firsts. Weve developed some of the worlds largest and best quality mines and operations, and our people work in around 35 countries across six continents. Aluminium and copper, diamonds, gold and industrial minerals, iron ore, coal and uranium: our materials make up the world around us. Youll find then in smartphones, planes, cars, hospitals and throughout your home.Creating an inclusive and diverse workforceWe are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. Its a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and its this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.Application Deadline: 26 April 2024 (Rio Tinto reserves the right to remove job postings prior to the stated closing date)Please note, in order to be successfully considered for this role you must complete all pre-screening questions.Rio Tinto does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruiters or employment agencies. Rio Tinto will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles. Rio Tinto reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Rio Tinto.

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