Manager, IT Planning & Business Partnership – Exploration, Mining, Geotech, Processing & R&D
Top Benefits
About the role
Your New Company
Our client, Vale Base Metals, is a global mining company dedicated to safely producing nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals—critical resources powering the world’s energy transition. With a mission to improve lives and shape a better future together, Vale Base Metals plays a vital role in modern life. Their metals are found in everyday technologies, life‑saving medical equipment, and the electric vehicles advancing climate‑change solutions. With more than 15,000 employees worldwide, the organization operates across Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. They are committed to transforming critical minerals into long‑term prosperity and sustainable development—making this an opportunity to contribute to work that truly matters.
Your New Role
We are currently seeking a Manager, IT Planning & Business Partnership – Exploration, Mining, Geotech, Processing & R&D to join our Information Technology (IT) function in Toronto or Sudbury, Ontario or potential to work from Vale's Brazil office. This is a newly created, strategic role designed to strengthen how IT supports our global engineering and scientific functions.
This opportunity is ideal for a professional with a strong engineering or scientific background (geology, mining, metallurgical engineering, or related fields) who thrives at the intersection of IT, digital technologies, data, analytics, AI, and engineering.
In this role, you will serve as the primary IT business partner for Exploration, Mining, Geotechnical, Processing, Metallurgy, Mine Planning, and R&D functions—ensuring that technology investments solve the right problems and deliver measurable business value.
About You
Strong communication and storytelling skills, essential for working with diverse global stakeholders Thought leadership. Ability to challenge conventional thinking and usage of digital technologies and strategic mindset with the ability to translate business priorities into clear IT, digital, data and analytics initiatives Hands-on experience and interest in building digital systems, IT systems, data, analytics and AI capabilities Build and maintain deep relationships and knowledge of the business, being embedded in the business to have a profound understanding of the business's strategy, roadmap, and pressing challenges, being able to influence leadership level Understanding of how data and AI drive innovation in science and engineering heavy business areas Proven experience leading demand management, investment prioritization, and governance routines A collaborative, curious, and customer‑centric approach to problem solving. Act as the primary IT business partner for Exploration, Mining, Geotech, Processing, Metallurgy, Mine Planning, and R&D Support the core mining value chain globally, ensuring technology initiatives align with operational and strategic priorities Build deep understanding of business strategies, processes, systems, and challenges to proactively identify digital opportunities Shape and manage demand intake, prioritization, and multi year roadmaps, considering budget and resource constraints Develop, champion, and track business cases for IT, digital, data and AI initiatives Lead IT governance forums for Engineering Functions and represent the function in broader IT steering committees Proactively propose solutions to the business avoiding software and other digital technologies sprawl, increasing complexity, cost and risk with no clear business value Develop and champion experiments and scaling of successful pilot projects and technologies. Drive value realization by tracking benefits and ensuring required business and technology changes occur Partner with IT, AI & Analytics delivery, PMO, and operations teams to ensure effective solution design and execution Partner with the company scientists and engineers in building digital IP where relevant and valuable Ensure alignment with enterprise IT strategy, architecture standards, and governance frameworks Hold IT accountable for delivery against agreed service levels, timelines, outcomes and ensure IT initiatives receive the right level of support and sponsorship from the business Maintain visibility of IT related business risks, audit findings, and remediation actions Guide business to ensure day-to-day operations needs are addressed by IT Operations through the proper IT delivery channels.
Education
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, such as: Mining Engineering Mineral / Metallurgical Processing Geological Engineering, Geoscience, or Exploration‑ Other closely related technical disciplines
Experience
11–15 years of progressive experience in mining & metals, or other heavy industries like Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Energy or Manufacturing.
Experience or background in one of the following areas
Exploration or Geoscience Mining Engineering or Mine Planning Mineral Processing or Metallurgy Demonstrated experience partnering with IT, AI & Analytics delivery teams to ensure technical solutions selection and successful project implementation at scale Experience developing and executing multi‑year technology or digital roadmaps Proven capability in building relationships and influencing at leadership level, budget management, governance, and value realization Willingness and ability to travel frequently to our exploration, mining and refining sites.
Skills
Experience delivering IT, Tech, Data, Analytics and AI solutions with good understanding of how digital technologies are enabling productivity and innovation in scientific and engineering areas. Engineering experience with Geology, Geoscience, Minning Engineering and/or Metallurgical Engineering or related technical fields ideally in global heavy industry company (Mining & Metals, Oil & Gas, Chemicals etc.) Ability to build a multi-year digital technology roadmap, and secure sponsorship and support from all required stakeholders to approve funding and execution Experience controlling budget and tracking value realization. Experience with LEAN concepts. Customer centricity and ability to ensure service levels are meet as agreed with the business.
Ability to communicate value of digital technology in business KPIs and terms
Creative problem solver, able to understand business strategy and needs and proactively identify digital solutions Verbal and written skills to effectively convey complex IT concepts to non-technical stakeholders Fluent in English; Portuguese is a strong asset Exposure to tools such as Deswik, Leapfrog, or similar mining & metals industry software is beneficial.
What We Offer You
Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances) Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental) Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth Employee Family Assistance Program Virtual Healthcare online Online Training and career development opportunities
Interested? Let's Talk! Email rupal.pandey@hays.com or call 801-349-1315 to learn more. Know someone perfect for this role? Please share this opportunity!
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About Hays
We are leaders in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions, offering advisory services such as learning and skill development, career transitions and employer brand positioning.
As the Leadership Partner to our customers, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. We help you achieve your career goals and deliver your business needs by combining meaningful innovation with our global scale and insights.
Last year we helped over 280,000 people find their next career. Join the millions of people around the world that our specialist recruitment consultants provide with up-to-date information on career options, interesting insights and specific industry trends.
We help our customers define and implement strategies to create inclusive and equitable workplaces. Through harnessing and analysing data, we support business decision making and advise on how to access Talent Networks. We also assist in identifying attractive employer propositions by truly understanding a company’s identity, and support clients with all aspects of their Early Careers proposition, from strategic planning through to operational execution.
Hays is the market leader in the UK and Asia Pacific and one of the market leaders in Continental Europe and Latin America. The c.12,800 people we employ around the world partner with clients and candidates to power the world of work. Every day our expert consultants help thousands of candidates find their next role, and they also help clients reshape workforces and deal with talent shortages. In the year to 30 June 2021, we placed 77,000 people in permanent jobs and 244,000 people into temporary roles. For more information about our global network, strategy and Group financial results, visit www.haysplc.com
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Manager, IT Planning & Business Partnership – Exploration, Mining, Geotech, Processing & R&D
Top Benefits
About the role
Your New Company
Our client, Vale Base Metals, is a global mining company dedicated to safely producing nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals—critical resources powering the world’s energy transition. With a mission to improve lives and shape a better future together, Vale Base Metals plays a vital role in modern life. Their metals are found in everyday technologies, life‑saving medical equipment, and the electric vehicles advancing climate‑change solutions. With more than 15,000 employees worldwide, the organization operates across Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. They are committed to transforming critical minerals into long‑term prosperity and sustainable development—making this an opportunity to contribute to work that truly matters.
Your New Role
We are currently seeking a Manager, IT Planning & Business Partnership – Exploration, Mining, Geotech, Processing & R&D to join our Information Technology (IT) function in Toronto or Sudbury, Ontario or potential to work from Vale's Brazil office. This is a newly created, strategic role designed to strengthen how IT supports our global engineering and scientific functions.
This opportunity is ideal for a professional with a strong engineering or scientific background (geology, mining, metallurgical engineering, or related fields) who thrives at the intersection of IT, digital technologies, data, analytics, AI, and engineering.
In this role, you will serve as the primary IT business partner for Exploration, Mining, Geotechnical, Processing, Metallurgy, Mine Planning, and R&D functions—ensuring that technology investments solve the right problems and deliver measurable business value.
About You
Strong communication and storytelling skills, essential for working with diverse global stakeholders Thought leadership. Ability to challenge conventional thinking and usage of digital technologies and strategic mindset with the ability to translate business priorities into clear IT, digital, data and analytics initiatives Hands-on experience and interest in building digital systems, IT systems, data, analytics and AI capabilities Build and maintain deep relationships and knowledge of the business, being embedded in the business to have a profound understanding of the business's strategy, roadmap, and pressing challenges, being able to influence leadership level Understanding of how data and AI drive innovation in science and engineering heavy business areas Proven experience leading demand management, investment prioritization, and governance routines A collaborative, curious, and customer‑centric approach to problem solving. Act as the primary IT business partner for Exploration, Mining, Geotech, Processing, Metallurgy, Mine Planning, and R&D Support the core mining value chain globally, ensuring technology initiatives align with operational and strategic priorities Build deep understanding of business strategies, processes, systems, and challenges to proactively identify digital opportunities Shape and manage demand intake, prioritization, and multi year roadmaps, considering budget and resource constraints Develop, champion, and track business cases for IT, digital, data and AI initiatives Lead IT governance forums for Engineering Functions and represent the function in broader IT steering committees Proactively propose solutions to the business avoiding software and other digital technologies sprawl, increasing complexity, cost and risk with no clear business value Develop and champion experiments and scaling of successful pilot projects and technologies. Drive value realization by tracking benefits and ensuring required business and technology changes occur Partner with IT, AI & Analytics delivery, PMO, and operations teams to ensure effective solution design and execution Partner with the company scientists and engineers in building digital IP where relevant and valuable Ensure alignment with enterprise IT strategy, architecture standards, and governance frameworks Hold IT accountable for delivery against agreed service levels, timelines, outcomes and ensure IT initiatives receive the right level of support and sponsorship from the business Maintain visibility of IT related business risks, audit findings, and remediation actions Guide business to ensure day-to-day operations needs are addressed by IT Operations through the proper IT delivery channels.
Education
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, such as: Mining Engineering Mineral / Metallurgical Processing Geological Engineering, Geoscience, or Exploration‑ Other closely related technical disciplines
Experience
11–15 years of progressive experience in mining & metals, or other heavy industries like Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Energy or Manufacturing.
Experience or background in one of the following areas
Exploration or Geoscience Mining Engineering or Mine Planning Mineral Processing or Metallurgy Demonstrated experience partnering with IT, AI & Analytics delivery teams to ensure technical solutions selection and successful project implementation at scale Experience developing and executing multi‑year technology or digital roadmaps Proven capability in building relationships and influencing at leadership level, budget management, governance, and value realization Willingness and ability to travel frequently to our exploration, mining and refining sites.
Skills
Experience delivering IT, Tech, Data, Analytics and AI solutions with good understanding of how digital technologies are enabling productivity and innovation in scientific and engineering areas. Engineering experience with Geology, Geoscience, Minning Engineering and/or Metallurgical Engineering or related technical fields ideally in global heavy industry company (Mining & Metals, Oil & Gas, Chemicals etc.) Ability to build a multi-year digital technology roadmap, and secure sponsorship and support from all required stakeholders to approve funding and execution Experience controlling budget and tracking value realization. Experience with LEAN concepts. Customer centricity and ability to ensure service levels are meet as agreed with the business.
Ability to communicate value of digital technology in business KPIs and terms
Creative problem solver, able to understand business strategy and needs and proactively identify digital solutions Verbal and written skills to effectively convey complex IT concepts to non-technical stakeholders Fluent in English; Portuguese is a strong asset Exposure to tools such as Deswik, Leapfrog, or similar mining & metals industry software is beneficial.
What We Offer You
Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances) Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental) Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth Employee Family Assistance Program Virtual Healthcare online Online Training and career development opportunities
Interested? Let's Talk! Email rupal.pandey@hays.com or call 801-349-1315 to learn more. Know someone perfect for this role? Please share this opportunity!
Not the right fit? Search for Manager, IT Planning & Business Partnership jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About Hays
We are leaders in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions, offering advisory services such as learning and skill development, career transitions and employer brand positioning.
As the Leadership Partner to our customers, we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. We help you achieve your career goals and deliver your business needs by combining meaningful innovation with our global scale and insights.
Last year we helped over 280,000 people find their next career. Join the millions of people around the world that our specialist recruitment consultants provide with up-to-date information on career options, interesting insights and specific industry trends.
We help our customers define and implement strategies to create inclusive and equitable workplaces. Through harnessing and analysing data, we support business decision making and advise on how to access Talent Networks. We also assist in identifying attractive employer propositions by truly understanding a company’s identity, and support clients with all aspects of their Early Careers proposition, from strategic planning through to operational execution.
Hays is the market leader in the UK and Asia Pacific and one of the market leaders in Continental Europe and Latin America. The c.12,800 people we employ around the world partner with clients and candidates to power the world of work. Every day our expert consultants help thousands of candidates find their next role, and they also help clients reshape workforces and deal with talent shortages. In the year to 30 June 2021, we placed 77,000 people in permanent jobs and 244,000 people into temporary roles. For more information about our global network, strategy and Group financial results, visit www.haysplc.com