Project Manager - Senior (Mining NM)

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that. 

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.   

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it. 

Who are we looking for? 

GHD has an opportunity for a Program Manager - Mining to join our Environmental Assessment and Remediation Group. We are seeking self-motivated professionals with excellent technical skills, local regulatory knowledge, and values to build credible relationships with clients and the community. You'll need to be flexible in your approach to challenges and have a strong ability to think laterally in delivering technical solutions. 

The Program Manager is accountable for leading a value-stream ‘program of work’ within a portfolio delivery model. This role translates portfolio objectives into actionable delivery across multiple projects, provides program-level governance, and drives predictable execution through disciplined PMO practices (decision rights, performance management, change control, and risk mitigation) supported by consistent tools, processes, systems, and a common data environment. 

This position leads the Mining value stream, including mine waste management, mine closure and decommissioning, mining hydrology & hydrogeology, and construction/yellow iron capabilities where required. The role ensures compliant delivery aligned with state mining laws and applicable consent orders/cleanup criteria. 

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in: 

• Lead an integrated program plan for mining-related environmental work, including closure, waste management, and supporting technical disciplines. 

• Ensure compliance with relevant mining laws, environmental regulatory authorities, and any consent order requirements; drive readiness to meet cleanup criteria. 

• Coordinate technical SMEs and delivery partners; align field execution, reporting, and data management under standardized PMO controls. 

• Maintain program visibility through governan