Why explore

An opportunity to drive improvements
Exposure to global operations, processes and stakeholders
Work in a collaborative and fast paced environment
Based in Singapore, a global commercial hub for Rio Tinto

About the role

We are looking for an Advisor - Operational Excellence to join Commercial Services in Singapore. This role is a pivotal opportunity to contribute to the organization's transformation agenda by driving transformation initiatives and overseeing data governance, reporting, and BI dashboards.

Reporting to the Manager Transformation, you will:

Business Improvement &Transformation

Develop strategies to optimize processes and systems aligned with organizational goals.
Identify, assess, and prioritize improvement opportunities through data-driven analysis and stakeholder feedback.
Build business cases for improvement initiatives and manage implementation to ensure benefits realization.
Conduct root cause analysis and apply problem-solving methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) to eliminate inefficiencies and waste.
Lead the implementation of identified initiatives to ensure stakeholder needs are met, business benefits are realized and ensure initiatives are coordinated by working across processes, business as well as tech team in designing the future processes.
Leverage emerging technologies and AI to drive automation and efficiency
Familiarity with BI tools and platforms preferred.

Data Governance & Reporting

Establish and maintain data governance frameworks to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance across systems.
Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of BI dashboards and performance reports to enable informed decision-making.
Oversee data analysis and interpretation to generate actionable insights.
Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track progress and effectiveness of initiatives.
Collaborate with IT and business teams to ensure data models and reporting tools align with business needs.

Stakeholder Engagement &Leadership

Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including process owners, commercial teams, and senior leadership.
Champions change management and communicate progress effectively.
Lead cross-functional projects and ensure alignment between business and technology teams.

About you

To be successfully considered for this role, you will have:

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business, Data Analytics, or related field.
5 to 8 years in business process improvement, data governance, and analytics/reporting roles.
Core Skills include:
Data Analytics: Strong ability to analyze large datasets, interpret trends, and generate actionable insights using analytical techniques.
Project Management: Proven experience in managing cross-functional projects, including planning, execution, and stakeholder coordination.
Problem-Solving: Expertise in root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies to address complex business challenges.
Business Improvement: Ability to identify inefficiencies, design optimized processes and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.
Having Lean/Six Sigma Certification, Black Belt, Master Black Belt certification will be a bonus.