Study Manager - #2749655

Requisition ID: 102172

Job Category: Project Management

Location: Essen, North Rhine, Germany

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure , our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

If it isn't grown, it's mined. Our mining and metals teams help our clients to safely and sustainably mine the minerals and metals used in our everyday lives. Want to play a part of innovating and optimizing the mining life cycle on greenfield and brownfield facilities? Apply today!

Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Study Manager to join our Metals Project Development team in Essen, Germany, providing management, technical leadership and world-class design expertise to Hatch's metals business units.

As a Study Manager, you will develop pursuits and manage engagements for earlier project development phases, also known as FEL1, FEL2, concept or pre-feasibility study phases.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Ensuring Hatch values, including our commitment to safety, are embedded throughout the opportunity identification, pursuit, project development and set up for delivery.
• Developing project scopes, resource estimates, schedules, and budgets.
• Set-up of progress measurement and delivery systems
• Active management of progress through earned value, cost-performance, and schedule performance metrics to ensure studies remain on track and within cost and schedule targets.
• Management of multidisciplinary teams across engineering, project controls, procurement, construction/commissioning planning, environmental disciplines and others as required for a particular study.
• Embedding value optimization practices, including design reviews and risk analyses, to maximize project value.
• Ensuring compliance with engineering standards, environmental objectives, quality requirements and safety protocols.
• Fostering communication with clients, study teams and stakeholders.
• Working with commodity directors and regional/global leadership to identify and pursue opportunities – developing proposals, estimates and presentations as needed.
  
  

You Bring To The Role

• Typically 8-10+ years of experience managing studies or projects in the mining and metals industry. Project experience in pyrometallurgy and/or hydrometallurgy and/or minerals processing is considered an asset. Experience in multiple sectors or commodities advantageous but not specifically required.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and organize at an advanced level.
• Knowledge of project management fundamentals, including earned value management.
• Ability to adapt to constant change and accommodate high pressure situations to support the team in meeting project objectives.
• An extensive knowledge of administrative practices and strong communication skills across all levels including client representatives.
• Ability to handle complex problem-solving tasks, applying appropriate analysis and consideration of high-level technical detail.
• Ability to manage relationships with key stakeholders involved in the project (including internal and external clients).
• A high emotional quotient (EQ) that can be applied to motivate teams, increase team efficiency, and aid in conflict resolution.
• Proficiency in English is required, proficiency in German is strongly preferred and additional languages are considered an asset.
• BSc/BEng degree in an engineering discipline and registration as a Professional Engineer is not specifically required but is considered an asset.
  
  

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer
  
  

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally
  
  

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.