Program Manager- Autonomous Mining- Remote

Job ID:  527533

CRH's Americas Materials division is the leading integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America. Our operations span North America with over 29,000 employees at close to 1,660 locations in 45 US States and 2 Canadian provinces.

Position Overview

The Program Manager will serve as a key leader within the AMAT Performance Group, driving prioritization, program execution, and value realization. This individual will spearhead the growth of our autonomous quarrying and haulage initiatives, with a focus on piloting, deployment, stakeholder alignment, and integration into CRH quarry operations.

While CRH is in the early stages of this advancement, we are exploring the potential to integrate autonomous quarrying and haulage across a number of sites.  The goal is to improve operational performance, enhance safety, and create scalable value for the business through the testing, deployment, and operationalization of autonomous technologies.  When implemented effectively, autonomous systems can improve safety, increase production efficiency, reduce maintenance costs and make future mining methods more sustainable.

Job Location

This a remote role and can be located anywhere in the continental United States.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Leading the coordinated efforts to test and deploy autonomous vehicle deployment across several sites across the US.
• End-to-end project management for autonomous mining technology deployments (piloting, to operationalization).
• Coordinating with OEMs and internal stakeholders to ensure successful integration of autonomous systems.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, risk assessments, and timelines.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Preparing the deployment Roadmap, including schedule, resourcing and business case for wider adoption of autonomous haulage, considering the inter-dependencies required to undertake such a challenging initiative.
• Coordinate across multiple teams to ensure smooth integration of autonomous systems into existing operations.
• Drive alignment among diverse stakeholders to achieve project objectives
• Integrate safety protocols and compliance standards into all aspects of the project

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, and/or an equivalent degree program or experience.
• 5 or more years of experience in project or program management, with a strong preference on mining operational experience and a technical aptitude for autonomous systems or digital mining projects.

Additional Requirements

• Approximately 50% travel (including International) with the ability to work in dynamic, often remote or on-site mining environments.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Proven experience with AHS, autonomous drills, or remote operations centers is highly desirable.
• Experience in large-scale technology rollouts in challenging environments is advantageous.
• Proven experience leading teams.
• Experienced in managing stakeholder expectations. communication, and leading stakeholder meetings
• Ability to work in remote environments and travel to site as required.
• The ability to influence business leaders and facilitate change, balancing drive for continuous improvement with respect for local company culture.

Competencies

Performance Managers should be highly skilled in a broad range of Competencies that will ensure their ability to lead and facilitate actions to identify opportunity, engage teams in designing and implementing solutions, and influencing critical stakeholders.  These competencies include:

• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Cultivates Innovation
• Influences
• Organizational Savvy
• Strategic Mindset
• Courage
• Curious
• Instills Trust
• Manages Ambiguity
• Manages Complexity
• Being Resilient
• Business Insights
• Financial Acumen
• Optimizes Work Processes

Work Environment

Normal office working conditions in addition to industrial plant sites and quarries, requiring the usage of personal protective equipment, e.g. hard hat, steel-toed boots, and safety glasses.

• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to drive up to 8 hours for onsite services and meetings.
• The position may require work outside of normal business hours in response to critical incidents or business-impacting project deliverables.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock or burn.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in some areas of the work environment may be loud but is typically moderate.

Compensation

• Base Salary - $185,000-$250,000 per year 
• Annual Bonus opportunity
• 401(k) plan / group retirement savings program
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off 
• Paid holidays

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

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CRH Americas Materials Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

 CRH is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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