Vice President of Operations – Mining

About the role

The Vice President of Operations will lead all operational functions at the Obuasi Mine, driving integrated performance across geology, mining, processing and engineering to deliver the approved business plan safely and reliably.

Key responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership for safe production and ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
• Integrate Mining, Geology, Technical Services, Engineering and Processing into a single operating plan delivering optimal mine‑wide performance.
• Hold operational leaders accountable for development, stoping, production, productivity and cost targets.
• Manage contractor performance, governance and KPIs, and resolve systemic contractor challenges.
• Develop and manage annual budgets, operational plans and risk mitigation aligned with the Life of Mine plan.

Required profile

• Minimum 20 years of mining experience with senior leadership in large‑scale mechanised hard‑rock underground operations.
• Proven track record of leading underground mines through ramp‑up, turnaround or optimisation phases.
• Experience managing senior functional teams and major underground mining contractors.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Required skills

• Mining Engineering (or related technical discipline)
• Underground mining operations
• Contractor performance management
• Budgeting and financial planning
• Performance monitoring and root‑cause analysis