Program Manager - Mineral Processing/Metallurgy  [Jan.28, 2010]

Location: Melbourne, Australia

AMIRA International comprises a team of professionals dedicated to coordinating pre-competitive collaborative R&D projects on behalf of its member companies drawn from the global mineral resources industry. Offices are located in Australia, South Africa, North and South America and its current global research portfolio as of 30 June 2009 consisted of 34 projects with member funds of approximately US$63 million.

AMIRA is seeking to employ a Program Manager with focus on mineral processing and metallurgy. One of the position’s key accountabilities will be to grow the mineral processing/metallurgical project portfolio. It will thus have a strong emphasis on identification and developing new ideas into collaborative projects that address the technical challenges of our members.

Key activities include:

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key personnel in member companies
• Identifying member’s technical needs and developing research projects that can provide solutions to these needs
• Identifying and cultivating research providers, particularly in the field of mineral processing/metallurgy
• Working with researchers and industry personnel to prepare research proposals. This may involve working with multiple research institutions from around the world.
• Provide technical advice and input to all mineral processing/metallurgy projects
• In conjunction with other AMIRA Program Managers marketing and managing projects to successful completion
• Raising awareness of AMIRA’s value to both the industry at large and to the research community.

The successful applicant will have a strong background in mineral processing/metallurgy. Experience working in a plant is necessary and at corporate level desirable. The applicant must demonstrate a track record of success in influencing and creating and working with teams and the ability to establish networks among researchers and company decision-makers. The person must have the capacity to grasp technical aspects, understand the nature of problems, and to work with researchers to design R&D programs that can be marketed to members. An important part of this process is developing value propositions that can be used to highlight the benefits to prospective sponsors.

The position is Melbourne-based, requiring frequent short-duration travel in Australia and abroad. The remuneration package will be negotiated in line with the past experience and achievements of the appointed person.

A position description and selection criteria will be provided to those who are interested in applying for the position.

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