Program Manager- Autonomous Mining- Remote

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CRH's Americas Materials business is the leading provider of building materials in North America. The aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, paving and construction services we deliver are critical to building our world. Our operations span 45 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces with over 30,000 employees across 1,700 operating locations.
Position Overview
The Program Manager will serve as a key leader within the AMAT Performance Group, driving prioritization, program execution, and value realization. This individual will spearhead the growth of our autonomous quarrying and haulage initiatives, with a focus on piloting, deployment, stakeholder alignment, and integration into CRH quarry operations.
While CRH is in the early stages of this advancement, we are exploring the potential to integrate autonomous quarrying and haulage across a number of sites. The goal is to improve operational performance, enhance safety, and create scalable value for the business through the testing, deployment, and operationalization of autonomous technologies. When implemented effectively, autonomous systems can improve safety, increase production efficiency, reduce maintenance costs and make future mining methods more sustainable.
Job Location
This a remote role and can be located anywhere in the continental United States.
Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Leading the coordinated efforts to test and deploy autonomous vehicle deployment across several sites across the US.
End-to-end project management for autonomous mining technology deployments (piloting, to operationalization).
Coordinating with OEMs and internal stakeholders to ensure successful integration of autonomous systems.
Develop and manage project plans, budgets, risk assessments, and timelines.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
Preparing the deployment Roadmap, including schedule, resourcing and business case for wider adoption of autonomous haulage, considering the inter-dependencies required to undertake such a challenging initiative.
Coordinate across multiple teams to ensure smooth integration of autonomous systems into existing operations.
Drive alignment among diverse stakeholders to achieve project objectives
Integrate safety protocols and compliance standards into all aspects of the project
Qualifications
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, and/or an equivalent degree program or experience.
5 or more years of experience in project or program management, with a strong preference on mining operational experience and a technical aptitude for autonomous systems or digital mining projects.
Additional Requirements
Approximately 50% travel (including International) with the ability to work in dynamic, often remote or on-site mining environments.
Knowledge/Skill Requirements
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Proven experience with AHS, autonomous drills, or remote operations centers is highly desirable.
Experience in large-scale technology rollouts in challenging environments is advantageous.
Proven experience leading teams.
Experienced in managing stakeholder expectations. communication, and leading stakeholder meetings
Ability to work in remote environments and travel to site as required.
The ability to influence business leaders and facilitate change, balancing drive

Employment type
Full Time