Manager – Growth and Integration

Manager - Growth & Integration

Location: Gurugram, India
Function: Group Services Growth & Integration
Reporting to: Global Lead, Growth & Integration

Role Purpose

The Manager, Growth & Integration supports the execution of the Group Services growth agenda by leading strategic transitions, building compelling business cases, managing complex projects, and driving stakeholder alignment. The role acts as the bridge between business strategy and execution, helping expand Group Services capabilities across Finance, Digital, Data and Enterprise Functions while delivering measurable business value

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Growth

• Support development and execution of the Group Services strategy.
• Identify opportunities for service expansion, operating model optimization, insourcing, outsourcing and capability growth.
• Conduct market, industry and benchmarking assessments to inform strategic decisions.
• Develop executive-ready recommendations and strategic roadmaps.

Business Case & Decision Support

• Build robust business cases for transitions, new capabilities, location strategy and digital initiatives.
• Assess costs, benefits, risks, resource requirements and implementation options.
• Support senior leaders with data-driven insights and decision-making

Transition & Project Delivery

• Lead end-to-end transitions and integration programs across Finance, Digital, Data, P2P, Payroll and enterprise functions.
• Develop project plans, governance structures, transition roadmaps and reporting mechanisms.
• Manage risks, dependencies, issues and stakeholder expectations to ensure successful delivery.
• Track benefits realization, operational readiness and post-transition stabilization.

Digital & Transformation

• Embed digital, data and technology solutions into growth and transition initiatives.
• Partner with Digital, Data and IS&T teams to identify automation, analytics and process improvement opportunities.
• Support transformation initiatives that improve customer experience, scalability and efficiency.

Stakeholder Management & Change

• Build trusted relationships with senior business leaders, functional teams and external partners.
• Drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups and influence key decisions.
• Lead change management, communications and adoption activities to ensure sustainable outcomes.

What You'll Bring

• 10-15+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, transitions, transformation, PMO or shared services.
• Proven experience leading large, cross-functional projects and business transformations.
• Strong business case development, financial analysis and executive communication skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing capability across senior leadership levels.
• Experience in Global Business Services (GBS), Shared Services or GCC environments preferred.
• Exposure to Finance, HR, IS&T, Digital, Data or Enterprise Functions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma or Change Management certifications are advantageous.

Success Measures

• Successful delivery of strategic transitions and integration programs.
• High-quality business cases that enable informed investment decisions.
• Expansion of Group Services capabilities and value creation opportunities.
• Achievement of project milestones, benefits realization and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Increased adoption of digital, data and automation-led solutions.
• Strong governance, risk management and delivery discipline.

About Rio Tinto
 

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
 

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.