• Job Description

  Req#: JR6609

  YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

  Reporting to the Senior Manager Studies, the Project Manager, Studies is accountable for the scoping and delivery of studies from inception through to FEL2 completion. These studies cover all aspects of the KPSC Bethune mine, and help shape the future of the business. This position is expected to co-ordinate with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver studies, accounting for project budget, schedule, while delivering solutions that address the business objectives. This role will help to define, quantify and create scope definitions for each project such that an internal team, engineering firm (or combination) can complete the studies required for the initial phases of the project. It is expected that this position will provide direct supervision and mentorship of future additions to the Study Management group.

  • Leads and/or supports with project design through study phases, ensures studies solve stakeholder objectives.

  • Coordinates with internal technical team and 3rd party vendors to complete technical design deliverables.

  • Collaborate with execution focused Project Managers and Project Engineers for effective transition from study to project execution phases.

  • Support business case development and develop conceptual studies, pre-feasibility, and feasibility reports jointly with Project Sponsor, Project Owner, and Finance, Engineering, and Operations teams.

  • Carry out necessary assessments, co-ordinate technical and financial modeling, and scenario analysis to develop and evaluate options to achieve target outcomes of the proposed project.

  • Conduct value engineering and facilitate decision-making with stakeholders.

  • Keep stakeholders, including relevant technical teams in K+S, engaged [and bought in/brought along] throughout study development.

  • Develop presentations, memos, reports and spreadsheets detailing all aspects of studies including basis, decisions and study outcomes.

  YOUR PROFILE

  Our company values and recognizes the diversity of the workforce and encourages individuals with the equivalent combination of education and work experience. The ideal candidate will have:

  • Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering.

  • Professional designation preferred, a combination of equivalent skills and experience will be considered.

  • Project Management Professional Designation (PMP) is considered an asset.

  • 10+ years’ experience in engineering or project management, preference given to experience in potash or heavy industry.

  • Demonstrated experience in Engineering environments and working with EPCMs and consultants.

  • Experience in FEED projects, specifically from initiation through to completion of feasibility study.

  • Demonstrated proficiency in fostering business-focused collaboration, aligning cross-functional teams and driving projects to successful completion.

  • Established leadership abilities, including influencing the decision-making of internal and external stakeholders, and coaching, mentoring, and developing a team.

  • Proficient in data-driven decision-making and business intelligence, leveraging analytical tools and methodologies to enable informed strategic decisions, optimize processes and drive continuous improvement.

  • Proven ability to analytically solve problems with a creative approach, and accepting responsibility for outcomes.

  Employment is subject to successfully completing KSPC’s pre-employment checks which may include criminal record check, education verification, functional fitness evaluation and drug and alcohol testing.

  
  To ensure consideration for this role, please apply by July 7, 2025.
  

  WE ENRICH YOUR LIFE

  By living our common K+S values across all our locations in the world: We are optimistic about our future, collaborative in building it, and with our entrepreneurial spirit, we aim to dig deeper and reach higher. We remain agile in an ever-changing world. We are innovative, turning obstacles into opportunities – and we do it all in ways that are safe and sustainable, protecting future generations.
  
  We are committed to being a company where every employee can contribute, grow and thrive, and where we reflect the diverse communities in which we live and work. We are working toward a truly inclusive environment, because we know that the amazing array of differences in our backgrounds, competencies, experiences, race, gender, age, beliefs, sexual orientation, identity and their intersections is key to the longevity, sustainability and growth of our organization.
  
  In a career with K+S Potash Canada (KSPC), you can look forward to:
  
  Good People and Great Culture
  
  Be part of a team committed to building an innovative and diverse culture. KSPC is growing our business, delivering exciting new opportunities, and giving back to the communities where we live and work.
  
  Challenge and Growth
  
  We support your growth and potential through professional development, training, and a robust performance recognition program.
  
  Valuable Compensation
  
  Our total target compensation is competitive and benchmarked to the market. We have a Pay-for-Performance philosophy that includes two components: fixed (base) pay, and a short-term incentive (bonus) that rewards employees for their contributions towards corporate, team and individual successes.
  
  Supporting Benefits
  
  Our comprehensive, employer-paid benefits program includes Life, Disability, Health and Dental, as well as competitive Retirement benefits, Employee and Family Assistance Program, paid work time to help out in your community (volunteer with a sports team or a charitable organization of your choice) and more! We offer a Health Spending Account for extras, like more expensive glasses, or a Wellness Account that covers recreational items, like your park camping fees, hunting or fishing license, and your gym membership.

• About the company

  K+S AG is a German chemical company headquartered in Kassel.

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