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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.\nSandfire 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.\nThe 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.\nThe 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.\nWorking 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.\nThe role is accountable for progressing Sandfire toward an integrated AI capable organisation, delivering operational effectiveness & efficiency and improved decision-making.\nResponsibilities include but are not limited to:\nStrategy, 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.\n 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.\nAI 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.\nResponsible 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.\nStakeholder 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.\nChange 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.\nAbout you:\nA degree in an IT field or related qualifications and experience\n8+ years’ experience in program management with demonstrated delivery of AI, data or digital initiatives from concept to production, including benefits realisation\n10+ years’ experience within the mining and resources sector including experience working in operational environments.\nStrong understanding of Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Machine Learning and Data & Analytics.\nDemonstrated experience managing enterprise-wide technology programs.\nWorking knowledge of AI governance and risk frameworks and emerging AI regulatory requirements.\nDemonstrated ability to communicate complex technical matters to senior and non-technical stakeholders.\nStrong understanding of data governance, cyber security, privacy and technology architecture considerations.\nStrong stakeholder management skills.\nStrong delivery experience using Agile methodologies.\nExperience managing external vendors and strategic partners.\nDesirable\nExperience with enterprise data platforms and analytics solutions.\nFamiliarity with the Microsoft ecosystem (Azure AI, Copilot Studio, Power Platform, Fabric) and MLOps practices.\nExperience working in organisational change and adoption programs.\nAt Sandfire we value our people and offer a range of benefits and personal development opportunities including:\nAttractive, market-competitive remuneration package\nSalary continuance insurance scheme.\nCorporate health insurance discount. \nOngoing professional development opportunities \nTo apply, please click the apply now button below and submit your resume.\nSandfire is an equal opportunity employer. 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