Senior Project Manager, METCA
Location - Almaty, Kazakhstan
Work Arrangement - Hybrid
What we do at Weir
We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.
Make your impact
You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.
What you’ll do
Project Execution: Take full ownership of a portfolio of complex, high-value projects, ensuring delivery in line with scope, schedule, and budget. Drive project performance through proactive planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Act as the escalation point for critical issues and ensure solutions are effectively implemented.
Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of direct reports, ensuring alignment on priorities and high performance. Build a collaborative, accountable team environment and actively support career development and capability growth.
Process Improvement: Identify gaps and drive continuous improvement in project management processes, tools, and ways of working. Implement best practices and lessons learned to enhance efficiency and consistency across projects.
Contract and Risk Management: Act as a key partner to commercial teams during the bidding phase, providing input on project feasibility, contractual risk, and operational implications. Ensure risks are identified early and mitigated effectively throughout the project lifecycle.
Safety First: Promote and demonstrate a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with Weir’s zero harm principles across all projects and teams.
What you’ll bring
Must-haves:
Minimum 5 years’ experience managing complex projects in engineered-product B2B environments or capital project settings
At least 3 years’ experience leading and developing teams within cross-functional or matrix organisations
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at multiple levels
Proven ability to deliver projects, balancing technical, commercial, and operational priorities
Nice-to-haves:
Experience in mining, minerals processing, or related heavy industry
Background in EPC, industrial equipment, or large-scale engineering environments
Experience working within matrix organisational structures
Strong commercial mindset with exposure to contract management and tendering processes
Why join Weir?
We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.
We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.
We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.
Benefits
Competitive pay
Career development and learning support
Access to global inclusion networks
Regional and team-specific benefits
Sharebuilder scheme
Wellness support for you and your family
Collaboration with global teams
Study support
Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years' experience managing complex projects in engineered-product B2B environments or capital project settings
- At least 3 years' experience leading and developing teams within cross-functional or matrix organisations
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at multiple levels
- Proven ability to deliver projects, balancing technical, commercial, and operational priorities
- Experience in mining, minerals processing, or related heavy industry
- Background in EPC, industrial equipment, or large-scale engineering environments
- Experience working within matrix organisational structures
- Strong commercial mindset with exposure to contract management and tendering processes
What We Do
The Weir Group is a Scottish multinational engineering company that creates innovative solutions for minerals, mining technology, and industrial markets, aiming to make operations smarter, more efficient, and sustainable.
