Specialist, Technology Planning & Strategy

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We are Vale Base Metals – a global supplier of the critical minerals transforming the future. With industry-leading reserves of copper and nickel in Canada, Brazil, and Indonesia, and state-of-the-art infrastructure in the U.K., Canada, and Japan, VBM delivers a secure and responsible supply of high-quality products to customers across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Global demand for critical minerals is growing exponentially.

From energy to aerospace, batteries to magnets, robotics to artificial intelligence, a secure and responsible supply of critical minerals is fundamental to power modern technologies. And at Vale Base Metals, we are transforming our business to provide a secure and responsible supply of these minerals.

Join our diverse team of 13,000 talented individuals committed to providing mineral security to a world in transition. We invite you to put your skills to work, driving meaningful and enduring change while enjoying a rewarding career.

We are currently seeking a Specialist, Technology Planning & Strategy to join our Information Technology team in Sudbury, Ontario
. This is a permanent position, on Monday to Friday schedule, working a hybrid between the Sudbury office and a home office. There will be frequent visits to the Operations within the Sudbury area.

As a Specialist, Technology Planning & Strategy
, you strategically align technology with business objectives in production, maintenance, and technical services. You drive digital transformation, streamline processes, and integrate IT/OT to deliver measurable results. The role also supports governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring IT maximizes value for Sudbury operations.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Strategic Alignment:
  Develop IT/OT operational strategy and roadmaps for systems like ERP, MES, PIMS, LIMS, Controls, Digitization, Analytics and Automation.
• Value Delivery:
  Align IT/OT initiatives with business strategies to maximize value.
• Budget Management:
  Oversee OPEX/CAPEX planning and execution.
• IT/OT Integration:
  Act as a bridge between IT/OT and operations, understanding production, maintenance, and technical services.
• Governance & Risk:
  Ensure alignment with strategic IT/OT plans, architecture, and governance; identify risks and implement preventive actions.
• Digital Transformation:
  Drive adoption of technology to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and generate insights.
• Business Process Optimization:
  Support development and transformation of business processes linked to IT/OT solutions.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Build relationships with client areas and embed within operations to understand strategy and challenges.

• 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)
• Flexible work arrangements
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Virtual Healthcare online
• Online training and career development opportunities
• Relocation Assistance

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related fields.

Experience:

• 5-10 years experience in mining and/or processing plant operations

Skills:

• Advanced English proficiency.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and Power BI.
• Deep understanding of mining and metals industry operations.
• Project management experience.
• Ability to influence strategic decisions and engage with stakeholders.
• Experience with SAP Fiori and S/4
  
  HANA.
• Knowledge of agile methodologies.
• Proficiency in Lean or problem-solving methods.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams.

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