At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.
It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.
The Senior Product Manager is accountable for the end-to-end commercial and strategic ownership of the products portfolio, ensuring disciplined execution of the product lifecycle process from idea through launch, growth, sustaining and retirement.
The role acts as the single point of products accountability, translating customer needs and market opportunities into clear product strategies, roadmaps and business cases, and leading cross-functional teams through critical decision points in alignment with governance and standards.
* Minimum 10 years experience post professional qualification.
* Experience working across multiple countries and with stakeholders from different markets simultaneously.
* Proven ability to lead teams and build a collaborative approach across cross-functional teams.
* Ability to work with and influence multiple stakeholders and cross-functional teams, aligning diverse perspectives toward shared
objectives.
* Stakeholder management, including C-level: ability to operate effectively at both the strategic and operational level.
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, including prioritization, planning, task delegation, and coordination across multiple
teams.
* Financial acumen and budgeting experience.
* Able to build structure in ambiguous situations and establish best practices
Experience in Product Management, Portfolio Management or Commercial Leadership
Proven experience working within structured governance or stage‑gate / PLM frameworks
Strong commercial acumen: business cases, pricing, value propositions and ROI
Ability to lead complex cross‑functional teams without direct authority
Customer‑centric mindset with strong analytical and communication skills
Experience in industrial, B2B, technology‑enabled or engineered products
Exposure to global or regional portfolios
Familiarity with TRLs, CDPs and portfolio prioritisation concept
* Operates with a growth mindset and demonstrates strategic thinking, innovation and is an enabler of change
* Enables high performing teams and empowers others
* Communicates across the business unit / function to increase transparency and bring others along the journey
* Applies strategic thinking and integrates purpose with a commercial mindset
* Demonstrates courage, models resilience and flexibility
* Possess unquestioned reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
* Builds the trust of others both internally and externally
* Excellent strategic and commercial acumen supported by sound commercial judgement
* Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
* Excellent leadership and teamwork capabilities, with a high degree of emotional intelligence
* Very strong communication and influencing skills
* Results orientated, strategic thinking and holding others accountable
* Creates and drives a global culture of excellence, collaboration and trust
As part of a diverse and collaborative culture, you will have the opportunity to grow and develop professionally. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths, and support the continuous development of your knowledge and skills.
You will learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture
Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.
Our story began in 1874, when we first supplied explosives to the Victorian goldfields in Australia. Since then, we have grown to become one of the world’s leading mining and infrastructure solutions providers.
From the production and supply of explosives, blasting systems, mining chemicals and geotechnical monitoring to our cutting-edge digital solutions and comprehensive range of services, we sustainably mobilise the earth’s resources.
With 150 years of expertise, our 14,000+ community of engineers, scientists, technologists, operators, business specialists and on-site crew support customers in surface and underground mines, quarry, construction, and oil and gas operations.
Sustainability is integral to our operations. Our approach to sustainability begins with ensuring we operate our business responsibly, and by prioritising the safety of our people, customers, and communities. We are in a unique position to leverage our expertise in technology to create safer and more responsible solutions and deliver positive economic, social, and environmental contributions through our business activities.
