Principal Specialist, T&I Delivery Management

Job Title

Principal Specialist, T&I Delivery Management II

Reporting to

Manager, Delivery Model, Policies and Reporting

Business Unit/Function

Sustainability, Safety & Innovation (SSI)

Department

Technology and Innovation

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Position Type

Regular

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Job Purpose

The role of Principal Specialist is to support the effective delivery of Technology and Innovation projects. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and that projects are continuously evaluated against the business strategic vision. The position will provide support to teams through clear planning, milestone tracking, proactive issue resolution/escalation, enabling teams to focus on execution while maintaining visibility of progress at both short and long term horizons.

 

Key Accountabilities

• Develop, maintain, and track detailed project plans, ensuring alignment with portfolio objectives and business priorities.
• Monitor milestones, deliverables, and budgets to ensure conformance, escalating risks where necessary.
• Support delivery teams by following up with internal stakeholders (e.g., procurement, finance, IT) to resolve blockers that may delay progress.
• Maintain comprehensive project records, documentation, and reporting in line with governance requirements.
• Coordinate across multiple projects to identify dependencies, manage inter-team communication, and maintain momentum.
• Provide timely progress updates and recommendations to management to ensure informed decision-making.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management frameworks, tools, and delivery processes.
• Consolidate and track key performance indicators (KPIs) across the T&I portfolio, maintaining a centralized view of progress and outcomes.
• Work closely with Finance to monitor and reconcile CapEx, OpEx, and amendments, ensuring accurate forecasting, budget utilization, and compliance with approved allocations.
• Prepare cost performance reports and support financial analysis (NPV, IRR, ROI, Payback, DCF, etc.) to evaluate project and portfolio value.
• Follow up on Purchase Requests and Purchase Orders with Procurement and external vendors, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services in alignment with project needs.
• Maintain and oversee T&I repositories, ensuring proper control, storage, and accessibility of documentation, contracts, and project data.
• Support the development of the annual T&I business plan and budget, aligning resource requirements with strategic priorities.

 

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field.

 

Minimum Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in program, portfolio, or project management roles within technology, innovation, or large-scale transformation projects.
• Demonstrated success in coordinating complex initiatives across multiple teams and functions.
• Experience working with procurement, finance, or corporate support functions to resolve delivery constraints.
• Prior experience in large organizations or government-related entities is advantageous.

 

Ma’aden High Performance Competencies:

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Skills:

• >7 years working with technology projects in a mining or processing environment
• Experience in developing project scope, business case, and feasibility assessments
• Strong program and project management capabilities with a structured and detail-oriented approach.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across departments.
• Proficiency in tracking project progress using project management tools and systems (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Primavera, or equivalent).
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify risks, anticipate challenges, and drive practical solutions.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated passion for technology and continuous improvement
• Experience in developing and implementing strategies to foster the right culture within a team with measurable outcomes
• High level of written and verbal communication in English (Arabic desirable).