Exploration Advance Stage Special Projects, Manager Ma'aden Aluminium Company (MAC)

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Posted 6 hrs ago

Experience

8 - 13 Years

Education

Bachelor of Science(Geology)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

The Manager leads the end-to-end execution of Special Exploration Projects, overseeing their full lifecycle from conceptualization to strategic positioning. The role functions as a strategic integrator, ensuring that all project components are executed with precision, confidentiality, and alignment to Maaden s long-term resource development strategy.

This includes:
1. Initiating and refining exploration concepts for non-traditional mineral commodities (e.g., uranium, rare earth elements)
2. Helping to screen and prioritize targets based on geological potential, strategic fit, and regulatory feasibility
3. Coordinating field operations, including drilling, sampling, and geophysical surveys, in alignment with technical and safety standards
4. Navigating regulatory frameworks, securing permits, and managing compliance across jurisdictions
5. Engaging multidisciplinary teams and external partners, including geology, infrastructure, permitting, and government affairs, to ensure integrated project delivery
6. Positioning emerging mineral opportunities for advancement within Maaden s broader exploration and development pipeline
7. Operates under the strategic direction and oversight of the Director, Advance Stage Special Projects
8. Holds operational responsibility for executing approved technical plans, managing resources, and coordinating internal and external stakeholders
9. Makes day-to-day decisions within the boundaries of Maaden s corporate policies, governance frameworks, and strategic priorities
10. Accountable for project deliverables and milestone execution, subject to regular portfolio reviews and checkpoint evaluations to ensure compliance, performance, and strategic alignment
11. Supports project prioritization and resource allocation, providing recommendations based on technical merit, risk assessment, and strategic value/p>

Desired Candidate Profile

Minimum Qualification
Bachelor s degree in Geology, Geophysics, or a closely related field.
Minimum Experience
Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in mineral exploration, with exposure to greenfield and early-stage frontier projects.
Exposure to advanced exploration-development projects and associated technical data deliverables.
Proven ability to support the evaluation and advancement of mineral resources.
Working knowledge of permitting processes, ESG factors, and national regulatory requirements relevant to the mining or energy sectors.
Strong proficiency in geological modeling, and basic knowledge of resource estimation, and management of exploration workflows.
Sound understanding of financial planning, cost evaluation, and assessing speculative projects within budget and capital constraints.
Minimum 3 years of experience in a managerial capacity leading multidisciplinary teams within exploration or related technical domains.
Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with executive leadership, regulatory authorities, and external partners to support project goals, stakeholder alignment, and compliance objectives.
Maaden High Performance Competencies
Strategic Thinking
Technical Mastery
Collaboration and Influence
Results Orientation
Innovation and Continuous Improvement
Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Project management and stakeholder engagement
Proficiency in process simulation and data analysis tools (Leapfrog Geo, GIS, ioGas experience well regarded)
Excellent communication and leadership abilities

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Keywords

  • Exploration Advance Stage Special Projects
  • Manager

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