Team Lead, Application and Data Projects

Closing Date: February 21, 2025

Teck is a leading Canadian resource company focused on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love.

Teck's two regional business units, North America and Latin America, are responsible for Teck's assets through all phases of safe, sustainable development, operation and closure. The business units are supported by enterprise-wide functions that set strategic direction, establish standards and provide governance, as well as supporting the business through shared services, centres of excellence and business partnering.

Reporting to the PMO Manager, the Team Lead, Application & Data Projects is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of application and data projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving continuous improvement. This role includes supervising and mentoring a group of permanent and contract technology professionals and may require after hours support.

The team is responsible for delivering high-quality application and data projects on time and within budget, while adhering to Teck Digital Systems change control and other policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental policies and procedures

• Lead and manage a team of project managers, coordinators, and business analysts

• Collaborate with senior management to define project scope, goals, and action items

• Build and maintain positive relationships with key collaborators, including business units, IT, and external vendors

• Allocate resources effectively to ensure project success, balancing team workload and project priorities

• Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring proactive problem-solving and issue resolution

• Implement and maintain established practices for project management, ensuring alignment to company standards and methodologies

• Track project performance using appropriate tools and techniques, providing regular status updates to senior management

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the PMO, using lessons learned and industry standard and optimal practices

• Develop and maintain standards and documentation

• Ensure execution of project plans and timelines

• Travel to other Teck sites for support and project work as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field. A PMP certification is a plus

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing application and data projects

• Experience in the mining industry or a related field is preferred but not required

• Solid understanding of application development, data management, and project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall); experience working with PPM tools ideal

• Demonstrable ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams, with outstanding interpersonal skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and implement tactically

• Strong commitment to customer satisfaction and the ability to maintain strong relationships with business partners, business management, and application users

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in Spanish is an asset

• Ability to work autonomously and within a highly distributed team environment; have collaborative approach to problem solving

• Excellent program and project management skills and strong knowledge of business analysis techniques

Why Join Us?

At Teck, we offer more than just a job – we provide a pathway to personal and professional enrichment. With captivating projects set against stunning backdrops, a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, and boundless opportunities to learn and grow, joining us means embracing a fulfilling and dynamic career adventure. 

Teck employees receive access to our total rewards program and comprehensive benefits package that promote physical, mental, financial, and emotional well-being. This includes but is not limited to:  

• Annual Performance Bonus 

• Profit Share Plan 

• Health Spending Account   

• Personal Spending Account 

• Extended Health Care   

• Dental and Vision Care 

• Employer Paid Pension Plan 

• Life Insurance and Disability Coverage  

• Paid Sick Leave, Vacation and Holidays      

• Virtual Telemedicine and additional support for overall well-being 

• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)      

Salary Range: $117,000 - $144,000 

The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity. 

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