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. 

About Teck

At Teck, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person’s unique perspective and contribution. 

 

Teck is one of Canada's leading mining companies, focused on providing products that are essential to building a better quality of life for people around the globe. Our commitment to our people is why Teck has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for seven consecutive years, listed as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People and named to the 2024 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index. The pursuit of sustainability guides Teck's approach to business and we are proud to be recognized as one of the 2024 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations by Corporate Knights. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK. 

 

Learn more about Teck at www.teck.com or follow @TeckResources.

 

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.