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Project Manager - International Mining Operations
Posted 1 months ago
Job Description
Apply by December 31st 2026
Your Workplace
Maxam
Madrid, Spain
Field-Based
Your Day-to-Day
Contract type
Employee
Experience level
Senior
Full-Time (40 hrs/wk)
Your Rewards
Your main mission: to lead the planning, execution, and control of mining projects in Africa, ensuring profitability, on-time delivery, and operational excellence.
Your responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Lead mining projects end to end, ensuring profitability, budget control, and on-time delivery.
- Oversee KPIs, production, safety, and quality on site.
- Coordinate technical and operational teams, working closely with clients and suppliers.
- Drive continuous improvement in drilling and blasting operations.
- Manage contracts, financial reporting, and results-oriented decision-making.
Required skills
What are we looking for?
- Degree in Mining Engineering, with experience
- 10–15 years’ experience managing complex projects in the mining industry, with strategic vision and the ability to lead both technical and financial management of large-scale operations
- Strong background in financial project management.
- High-level professional English.
- Proven leadership, autonomy, and business mindset.
- Availability for Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) rotations.
What we offer
What does MAXAM offer?
- Participation in high-impact international projects.
- Career growth within a global industry leader.
- A high-level technical environment and a strong culture of safety, integrity, and collaboration.
This could be your opportunity to take the next step in your career with a truly global organization.
Master’s degree (or higher)
English, Spanish (at least one required)
Skills
- Mining
- Project Management
At MAXAM, we work every day to provide our clients around the world with a wide range of products and services, delivering tailored solutions and full technical support to meet even the most specific needs.
Founded in 1872 by Alfred Nobel, MAXAM has grown into a global company specializing in energetic materials. We apply our talent, expertise, and passion to the mining and civil engineering sectors worldwide.
While much has changed since our beginnings, one thing remains constant: our commitment to our people and to excellence in everything we do.