Technology Strategy & Partnerships

About the role

The client, a global mining company, seeks an experienced professional to lead technology strategy and build strategic partnerships across its mining and industrial operations. This consulting‑style role blends commercial acumen with deep industrial technology knowledge to drive measurable business outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategic partnerships with mining firms, technology providers, startups, OEMs and research organisations, including evaluating partners and negotiating agreements.
• Identify, evaluate and pilot emerging technologies such as AI, automation, industrial software, IoT, robotics and data platforms, translating business challenges into technology use cases.
• Create business cases, technology strategies and proposals for internal and external stakeholders, delivering presentations to senior leadership.
• Support M&A, joint‑venture and investment assessments, providing analysis for senior leadership.

Required profile

• 8+ years in technology or industrial consulting, digital transformation, technology strategy or project/program management within heavy industry sectors.
• Experience in mining, metals, oil & gas or process manufacturing, with a solid understanding of industrial operations.
• Proven track record in developing and managing technology partnerships and ecosystem relationships.
• Strong commercial judgement, structured problem‑solving and stakeholder‑management skills.

Required skills

• Knowledge of AI, automation, industrial software, IoT, robotics and data platforms.
• Ability to assess new products, platforms and technology companies for industrial use.