Chief Projects & Technical Officer (CPTO)

Job Information

Date Opened

11/17/2025

Job Type

Full time

Industry

Mining

Work Experience

15+ Years

City

Muscat

State/Province

Masqat

Country

Sultanate of Oman

Zip/Postal Code

0000

• Develop and implement COMPANY’s project delivery strategy and technical governance framework.
  
• Oversee the full project lifecycle (Gates 3–5), from feasibility through engineering, execution, and handover.
  
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
  
• Provide technical assurance across engineering, design, and construction disciplines.
  
• Foster innovation, continuous improvement, and integration of global best practices in project management.

Project Studies & Delivery

• Lead the development and delivery of feasibility and engineering studies, ensuring technical and economic integrity.
  
• Coordinate EPC/EPCM contractors, engineering consultants, and project management firms.
  
• Manage project execution for key assets and other priority developments.
  
• Ensure robust risk identification, mitigation, and management across all active projects
  
• Oversee commissioning, handover, and operational readiness in coordination with asset owners.

Project Controls & Readiness

• Establish and maintain cost, schedule, and performance baselines for all projects.
  
• Implement project control systems and dashboards for transparent reporting and decision-making.
  
• Lead project risk and change management processes in coordination with Finance and Governance.
  
• Ensure compliance with COMPANY’s Stage-Gate process and documentation standards.
  
• Plan and oversee operational readiness programs to enable smooth transition to operations.

Technical Governance & Assurance

• Provide oversight of engineering quality, standards, and design integrity across all projects.
  
• Review and validate technical studies, designs, and engineering deliverables prior to execution.
  
• Champion lessons learned, value engineering, and sustainability integration.
  
• Ensure that all projects meet regulatory, environmental, and permitting requirements.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure project compliance with COMPANY, OIA, and national regulations.
  
• Maintain transparent reporting to the CEO and the Board on project performance and risks.
  
• Collaborate with CFO and CGPO on investment papers, cost validation, and Gate approvals.
  
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and ethical conduct across project teams

Requirements

Minimum Qualification & Experience

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mining, Mechanical, Civil, or Process Engineering preferred).
  
• 15 years of experience in major mining or industrial project delivery, including at least 7 years in executive or senior leadership roles.
  
• Proven record in managing large-scale EPC/EPCM projects within mining, metals, or energy sectors.
  
• Experience implementing Stage-Gate frameworks and technical governance systems.
  
• Strong understanding of project finance, risk management, and operational readiness principles.
  
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Execution – Translates corporate strategy into executable, capital-efficient projects.
  
• Technical Excellence – Ensures sound engineering principles and technical assurance across all projects.
  
• Risk Management – Proactively identifies and mitigates project and technical risks.
  
• Collaboration – Works seamlessly across departments, partners, and contractors.
  
• Safety Leadership – Embeds a culture of safety, quality, and sustainability in every project stage.