Operations Manager

Description

Position Summary: Senior executive with over 10 years of experience leading commercial and business operations in the mining industry, driving profitability and growth. Key Highlights: 1. Inspiring leadership and development of high-performing teams. 2. Strategic vision with a focus on sustainable growth. 3. Strong results orientation and achievement of objectives. **Executive Profile** Senior executive with over 10 years of experience leading commercial and business operations in the mining industry, geological exploration, diamond drilling, and technology services applied to mining. A professional with a solid track record developing growth strategies, market expansion, business unit management, and leading multidisciplinary teams in highly competitive, results-driven environments. Recognized for transforming commercial opportunities into sustainable growth by establishing strategic relationships with mining companies, diamond drilling contractors, and key industry stakeholders. Possesses a rare combination of commercial acumen, technical understanding of the mining business, and financial management capability—enabling him/her to drive profitability, revenue growth, and operational excellence. **Key Strengths** * Inspiring leadership and ability to develop high-performing teams. * Strong results orientation and achievement of commercial objectives. * Strategic vision with a focus on sustainable growth. * Excellent negotiation skills and ability to close complex agreements. * Executive influence and ability to engage with C\-Level clients. * Effective management of operations, sales, and profitability. * Ability to lead organizational transformation and growth initiatives. * Adaptability to multicultural and international environments. * Entrepreneurial mindset with strong sense of autonomy and accountability. **Strategic Competencies** * Business development and market expansion. * End-to-end P\&L and EBITDA management. * Commercial planning and forecasting. * Strategic account management. * High-value tenders and contracts. * Pipeline and CRM management (HubSpot preferred). * Leadership of commercial, technical, and administrative teams. * Implementation of corporate processes and governance. * Institutional relationship and stakeholder management. * Financial planning and profitability analysis. **Relevant Experience** Proven experience leading operations or business units within companies engaged in: * Mining technology. * Geological exploration. * Diamond drilling services. * Mining instrumentation. * Digital solutions for mining. * Geological software and data management platforms. * Specialized services for exploration and drilling. **Career roles include:** * Country Manager * Business Unit Manager * Commercial Manager * Operations Manager * General Manager of Business Unit **Academic Background** * Mining Engineering, Geology, or Industrial Engineering. * Business Administration. * MBA or postgraduate studies in Business Management (preferred). * Advanced English for regional and international interaction. **Personal Profile** An ethical professional with executive maturity, strong influencing capability, and long-term orientation. Distinguished by the ability to build trust-based relationships, lead diverse teams, and execute growth strategies with commercial discipline and a focus on profitability. Characterized by a balanced combination of strategic vision, technical knowledge of the mining sector, and execution capability—making him/her a key partner for the growth and consolidation of multinational organizations in highly competitive markets. **Success Indicators** * Sustained revenue and EBITDA growth. * Development of new markets and strategic customers. * High accuracy in commercial forecasting. * Committed, high-performing teams. * Retention and expansion of key accounts. * Successful implementation of corporate processes. * Effective integration with regional and global structures.