IS&T Business Partner – Commercial
- Leadership position
- Exposure to global operations, processes and stakeholders
- Key position in driving our digitalization journey.
- Based in Singapore, global commercial hub for Rio Tinto
About the role
We are looking for a IS&T Business Partner to drive maximum value for Commercial group investment in information technology and systems, leveraging existing assets and emerging technologies to enable the business strategy; management of Commercial business relationships and demand and creation of aligned end to end IS&T strategy and roadmap in partnership with the Commercial Digitalisation team.
This role presents an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned and assertive professional to join a market leader, spearheading our business partnering and solution delivery across Sales, Marketing, Marine, Logistics, and Procurement domains, propelling them into the digital era.
Reporting to the Head of Partnering & Projects, you will:
- Accountable for the co-development and implementation of the Commercial IT Strategy, roadmap and priorities:
- Understand the business vision, strategy, objectives, priorities, and drivers for Commercial
- Collaborate with the Commercial Digitalisation & Innovation team and other IS&T teams on operational business process and technology strategies
- Drive the extraction of maximum value from technology already in place and promote the use of new technology as required
- Partner with Digital Commercial Lead in leading and integration of Commercial IS&T strategy with the Rio Tinto group digital strategy.
- Manage business demand and relationships with Commercial stakeholders
- Manage performance and governance outcomes for Commercial IT programs and projects
- Accountable for the project execution of the Commercial project portfolio.
- Accountable for the management of relevant IS&T and Commercial governance forums.
- Mentor and develop staff using a supportive / collaborative approach: assign accountabilities; set objectives; establish priorities; monitor, evaluate results, provide feedback and coaching; conduct regular performance reviews
- Manage people and promote Rio Tinto values
- Promote and work within a safe environment at all times.
About you
To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:
- Degree qualified or higher in IT, Engineering, Project Management, or a related business discipline, with a strategic focus on leveraging technology for organizational advancement..
- Excellent collaboration, influencing and negotiation abilities, particularly with senior leaders.
- Proficient in seamlessly transitioning between strategic planning and execution
- Extensive exposure to Program Management Office and portfolio management for large-scale and diverse organizations, including enterprise solutions like SAP, with a strategic emphasis on driving business transformation.
- At least 10 – 15 years’ experience in leading and managing technology and software services delivery.
- Strong operational process knowledge and/or experience (e.g. supply chain, sales, marketing, procurement)
- Excellent understanding of ITIL or similar support services methods and procedures
- Working with multiple stakeholders, in multiple regions / time zones
- Budget management, financial control and reporting
- Knowledge of project methodology and common toolsets including agile delivery methods.
- Creative thinking and problem-solving, including logical and structured decision making
- Facilitation and consulting skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills (at process and enabling technology levels)
- Ability to work productively in a networked organisation across the globe
It will also be beneficial if you have:
- Exposure to large and diverse organisations and their enterprise solutions e.g. SAP
- Leadership role in the IT department of a global diversified corporation
- Prior consulting experience with reputable technology consulting firm
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
- Extensive salary sacrifice & salary packaging options
- Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
- Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support
- Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
Where you will be working
Rio Tinto Commercial puts the company’s value over volume approach into practice, with the goal of maximizing the value of our physical flows to improve both our business and that of our customers. Headquartered in Singapore, and integrated with Rio Tinto’s assets, hubs, and offices globally, our Commercial group works hand-in-hand with our product groups to ensure both the amount and types of products we produce meet our customer’s needs, and manage the trade-off between volumes, quality, cost and capital expenditure.
About us
As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress.
Aluminium for cars and smartphones. Copper for wind turbines, electric cars and the pipes that bring water to our home. Iron ore to shape our city skylines. Borates that help crops grow, titanium for paint – and diamonds that celebrate the best things in life.
Our long history is filled with firsts. We’ve developed some of the world’s largest and best quality mines and operations, and our people work in around 35 countries across six continents.
Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce
We 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. It’s 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 it’s this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.
Every Voice Matters
At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.
