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Newmont

Global gold and copper mining operator

Lead Project Assurance

Program ManagementUpdated on Nov 5
Full-timeNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • 15 to 20 years' experience supporting or delivering large-scale mining, resources, infrastructure, engineering, or consulting projects, with significant exposure to project assurance, governance, audits, or stage-gate reviews.
  • A degree qualification in Engineering, Project Management, Business, Finance, or a related discipline is required.
  • Advanced knowledge of project management, project controls, risk management, quality assurance, and investment governance frameworks is required.
  • The candidate must be able to influence and engage senior stakeholders across global project teams, functions, and regions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning and delivery of project assurance activities across a portfolio of major projects, ensuring alignment with key investment and governance milestones.
  • Partner with project teams, functional leaders, and external specialists to scope, coordinate, and execute independent project reviews that support informed decision-making.
  • Prepare and present readiness assessments, assurance reports, portfolio insights, and executive-level recommendations for senior leadership.
  • Monitor, track, and drive closure of review findings, risks, and improvement actions while maintaining assurance records and reporting.
  • Lead and develop a team of Project Assurance Advisors, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across assurance practices.
  • Support project assurance activities and stakeholder engagement through occasional site travel, with travel varying depending on project needs and review schedules.
  • Engage regularly with global project teams, senior leaders, assurance functions, and external specialist partners.

Desired Qualifications

  • Candidates from leading consulting, engineering, project management, or project delivery organisations are encouraged to apply.
  • Professional certifications such as PMP, Risk Management qualifications, or similar are advantageous.

About the Company

Newmont

Global gold and copper mining operator

Newmont is a global mining company that extracts and processes gold and copper, with silver and other metals also produced. It discovers, develops, and operates mines, then processes and sells the metals, while integrating environmental and social planning to gain approvals and maintain social acceptance. It differentiates itself through its large global scale, diversified metal portfolio including the Newcrest acquisition, and a strong focus on sustainable practices and stakeholder engagement. Its goal is to grow its metal assets responsibly while ensuring safety, environmental stewardship, and a social license to operate across its worldwide operations.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Founded
1916

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