AI Program Manager

Sandfire continues to make strong progress toward its goal of being a sustainable mining company and global copper producer of significance and is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: SFR).

Headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, Sandfire has a demonstrated commitment to the highest safety standards. Our strategy is focused on both near-mine and regional opportunities as we seek to leverage our strategic position in the Iberian Pyrite Belt in Spain and the Kalahari Copper Belt in Botswana and materially increase the life of our modern processing hubs. Sandfire Resources has recently entered an exciting partnership with Havilah Resources to advance the Kalkaroo Copper-Gold Project in South Australia.

Sandfire has an opening for an experienced AI Program Manager, with a strong business focus within the mining industry, to join our talented team of professionals on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract.

The AI Program Manager is accountable to partner with Senior Leaders to identify opportunities and lead the implementation of an enterprise-wide artificial intelligence program, translating strategic priorities into governed, scalable and measurable AI-enabled sustainable business outcomes.

The role will manage the identification, prioritisation, design, delivery and adoption of AI enabled initiatives across the organisation. This includes generative AI, intelligent automation, predictive analytics and machine learning.

Working closely with Senior Leaders, Technology, Legal, People, Local Teams and external partners, the AI Program Manager will ensure the program is aligned with Sandfire’s strategy, values and culture, and operates within appropriate ethical, security, privacy, regulatory and information governance boundaries.

The role is accountable for progressing Sandfire toward an integrated AI capable organisation, delivering operational effectiveness & efficiency and improved decision-making.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement & Governance: Partner with executive leadership, asset presidents, and cross-functional stakeholders to govern Sandfire’s AI program, aligning initiatives with strategic pillars through robust business cases and supporting asset-level portfolio development.
• Program Management & End-to-End Delivery: Drive the end-to-end delivery of AI programs by coordinating multidisciplinary teams (Legal, People, Technology, and business) and managing comprehensive program plans, budgets, and resources.
• AI Governance Framework & Operations: Partner with Head of Global Technology to establish and operate the AI governance framework, actively participating in internal and external audits relating to AI systems and controls.
• Responsible AI & Compliance: Ensure all AI initiatives strictly comply with relevant policies, standards, privacy, and regulatory obligations, promoting responsible AI practices while maintaining decision-making accountability with authorized personnel.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting: Build strong relationships with executive leadership, asset presidents, and business stakeholders through facilitated workshops and leadership of the AI working group, while preparing high-quality reporting for executive and board-level audiences to communicate program progress, benefits, risks, issues, and drive adoption.
• Change Management, Training & Adoption: Partner with People, Communications, and strategic vendors to drive successful change management, communication, training, and continuous improvement for the AI program, ensuring strong adoption and the promotion of responsible, ethical, and effective AI use across the business.

About you:

• A degree in an IT field or related qualifications and experience
• 8+ years’ experience in program management with demonstrated delivery of AI, data or digital initiatives from concept to production, including benefits realisation
• 10+ years’ experience within the mining and resources sector including experience working in operational environments.
• Strong understanding of Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Machine Learning and Data & Analytics.
• Demonstrated experience managing enterprise-wide technology programs.
• Working knowledge of AI governance and risk frameworks and emerging AI regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical matters to senior and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of data governance, cyber security, privacy and technology architecture considerations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Strong delivery experience using Agile methodologies.
• Experience managing external vendors and strategic partners.

Desirable

• Experience with enterprise data platforms and analytics solutions.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft ecosystem (Azure AI, Copilot Studio, Power Platform, Fabric) and MLOps practices.
• Experience working in organisational change and adoption programs.

At Sandfire we value our people and offer a range of benefits and personal development opportunities including:

• Attractive, market-competitive remuneration package
• Salary continuance insurance scheme.
• Corporate health insurance discount.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

To apply, please click the apply now button below and submit your resume.

Sandfire is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.