Principal Commercial Development Potash

About Potash

BHP’s Jansen Potash Project located approximately 140 km east of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan is BHP’s first and most advanced potash project. Jansen will add diversity and a Canadian presence to BHP’s global portfolio. Jansen’s large resource endowment provides the opportunity to develop it in stages, with anticipated initial capacity of 4.35 Mtpa. The BHP Board has recently sanctioned Jansen Project (Stage 1), with a US $5.7 billion investment. The project is now entering the construction phase, with the first potash expected in 2027.

The Jansen project has opted to adopt an integrated project team (IPT) delivery model to execute the mining scope. As the mining scope is on the critical path, an IPT model supports the sequential nature of mining tasks while ensuring seamless interfaces with the rest of the Jansen project. Through an IPT, shared accountability between BHP and Hatch Bantrel Joint Venture (HBJV) is fostered, trusting that the best person is selected for each role as the team works towards safely delivering the mining scope on time, on budget, and with high quality. This team will strive for effective work planning, rapid and empowered decision-making, and continuous improvement through a joint construction and operational mindset. Through an IPT, BHP and HBJV leadership hope to expose the team to new perspectives, ways of working, and long-term career progression opportunities.

Purpose

Reporting to the Manager Strategic Services Potash, the Principal Strategic Services Potash will develop and implement business models for Potash Strategic Services including logistics and utilities arrangements, ensuring development of long-term strategies consistent with business plans in a sustainable and competitive manner.

Key Relationships:

• Internal – Jansen Outbound Logistics, Sustainability and Innovation, Minerals Americas Strategic Services, VP Potash, Potash Business Functions such as Operations, Legal, Finance, Contracts & Procurement, Project Controls and other project leadership 
• External – Counterparties, regulators, industry associations, community stakeholders and consultants

About the Role

Accountabilities:

• Identifying and evaluating opportunities providing direction for long-term strategy development 
• Supporting the delivery and management of utility and logistics arrangements   
• Managing relationships with key stakeholders, counterparties and external contributors  
• Ensuring cross-functional alignment if various areas involved in project development 
• Leading reporting and governance activities for the function including short- and long-term planning requirements  
• Representing the organization on appropriate committees/engagements
• Managing business work planning and related budget 
• Identifying and managing business risks ensuring risk management strategies are implemented in a timely manner 
• Ensuring all work undertaken is consistent with Corporate Requirements and Code of Conduct 

Measures of Success:

• Delivering successful strategic arrangements to support Potash business objectives 
• Meeting project milestones on time and within budget/risk tolerance 
• Managing key internally and externally relationships effectively
• Identifying and managing risks appropriately 

About You

• Relevant business degree with preference for related designation or post-graduate qualification
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive business/commercial development experience in similar roles
• Experience in North American railway, terminal and/or utility arrangements considered an asset 
• Long-term contracts management and negotiation experience 
• Experience in logistics, mining, finance, engineering 
• Proven experience in project planning and monitoring 
• Strong understanding of financial evaluation methods 
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills required
• Strong track record of managing stakeholder relationships required  
• Ability to travel domestically or international as needed