Exploration Advance Stage Special Projects, Manager Ma'aden Aluminium Company (MAC)

The Manager leads the end-to-end execution of Special Exploration Projects, overseeing their full lifecycle from conceptualization to strategic positioning. This includes:

• Initiating and refining exploration concepts for non-traditional mineral commodities (e.g., uranium, rare earth elements)
• Screening and prioritizing targets based on geological potential, strategic fit, and regulatory feasibility
• Coordinating field operations, including drilling, sampling, and geophysical surveys, in alignment with technical and safety standards
• Navigating regulatory frameworks, securing permits, and managing compliance across jurisdictions
• Engaging multidisciplinary teams and external partners, including geology, infrastructure, permitting, and government affairs, to ensure integrated project delivery
• Positioning emerging mineral opportunities for advancement within Maaden s broader exploration and development pipeline

The role functions as a strategic integrator, ensuring that all project components are executed with precision, confidentiality, and alignment to Maaden s long-term resource development strategy.

• Operates under the strategic direction and oversight of the Director, Exploration and Resource Development
• Holds operational responsibility for executing approved technical plans, managing resources, and coordinating internal and external stakeholders
• Makes day-to-day decisions within the boundaries of Maaden s corporate policies, governance frameworks, and strategic priorities
• Accountable for project deliverables and milestone execution, subject to regular portfolio reviews and checkpoint evaluations to ensure compliance, performance, and strategic alignment
• Supports project prioritization and resource allocation, providing recommendations based on technical merit, risk assessment, and strategic value

Communication & Working relationships

• Government Authorities Assists in communication and coordination with national and regional regulatory bodies such as the Ministry of Industry & Mineral Resources, nuclear agencies, and environmental authorities to support permitting and compliance efforts.
• Technical Advisors & Consultants Works with external specialists in frontier commodity domains (e.g., uranium, rare earth elements) to gather insights, validate technical plans, and ensure alignment with project standards.
• Joint Venture Partners & Academic Institutions Engages prospective JV entities and academic partners to facilitate project-related research, knowledge exchange, and potential future collaboration.
• External Contractors Coordinates with third-party service providers such as drilling, permitting, and environmental study teams to support timely execution and quality delivery of exploration activities.