Glencore is one of the world’s largest diversified natural resource companies and a leading producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities that make everyday life possible. Through a network of assets, customers, and suppliers spanning the globe, we produce, process, recycle, source, market, and distribute the raw materials that enable decarbonization while meeting today’s energy needs. With around 140,000 employees and contractors and a strong presence in more than 35 countries—across both established and emerging resource regions—our industrial and marketing activities are supported by a global network of more than 40 offices.

Project Controls Manager – MARA Project

Glencore Copper

Location: Buenos Aires or Catamarca
Reports to: Project Director – MARA Project

Main Objective of the Job

The Project Controls Manager is responsible for managing the project controls function for the MARA Project.

This role ensures the effective implementation of cost control, scheduling, risk, and change management practices, enabling timely and budget-conscious delivery in alignment with project execution standards. The role will establish and oversee controls systems, tools, and reporting frameworks to support the overall success of the project.

Operating Context

This role works closely with the MARA Project Director and interfaces with key internal stakeholders across regional and corporate teams, including Project Services, Finance, Technical Services, Procurement, and external consultants/contractors. It requires proactive alignment integrating global project controls standards with local execution needs to enable effective capital deployment and governance.

Qualifications / Skills

Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Finance, Construction, Project Management, or a related discipline
Project management certification (AACE, PMI) preferred
15+ years in project controls roles on mining, infrastructure, or large-scale industrial projects
In-depth knowledge of project controls systems, tools, and methodologies
Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken)
Experience working across multi-disciplinary and geographically distributed teams
Experience on South American projects preferred
Experience leading Project Controls during PFS and Execution phases is required
Ability to travel to site in high-altitude

Experience

Proven track record delivering project controls for mega-projects, including greenfield developments
Strong background in cost estimating, forecasting, scheduling, risk, and change management
Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing project controls teams
Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
Strong commercial, analytical, and strategic thinking capabilities

Key Accountabilities

Execute Project Controls Programs
Implement cost, schedule, and change control programs aligned with project and controls requirements.
Reporting & Transparency
Ensure accurate and standardized project controls reporting to support timely decision-making.
Strategic Advice
Provide data-driven insights to support project prioritization, risk mitigation, and capital allocation.
Project Support
Embed project controls frameworks into the project to enable successful execution.
Risk Management
Lead project risk management processes, including identification, analysis, response planning, and regular reviews.
Tools & Templates
Develop and standardize templates for planning, cost, risk, and forecasting across the project.
Innovation & Improvement
Drive improvements in project delivery through the use of modern tools, systems, and best practices.
Culture & Capability
Foster a culture of continuous improvement. Mentor and support capability development across the project team in project controls and capital governance.

Reporting Structure

Direct Reports:

Lead – Cost Control
Lead – Project Planner
Scheduling Lead

Other Key Relationships:

Project Directors (El Pachon, Coroccohuayco)
Engineering, Procurement, and Commercial Teams
Technical Services, Asset Management, and Operational Excellence
Finance and Risk Management
External consultants, EPC/EPCM partners, and service providers

Travel Requirements

Regular travel to site in San Juan and to other Glencore or EPC/EPCM offices is to be expected

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