Manager Innovation Ecosystems | BHP Chile

Manager Innovation Ecosystems | BHP Chile Date: Jan 3, 2026 Job Country: Chile Job State/Province: Santiago About BHP At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy focuses on creating a safe work environment where employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success. About the Role Through BHP Invent we empower teams to turn bright ideas into real-world solutions. BHP Invent collaborates with partners and BHP employees to create opportunities aimed at improving efficiency, sustainability, and safety across BHP’s global operations. Joining BHP Invent means being part of a forward-thinking team where your passion for innovation can make a genuine impact through the Manager Innovation Ecosystems role. Key Accountabilities Lead the Minerals America Stakeholder Engagement for any Global Ecosystem Campaigns or Programs. Lead key Joint Ventures and Strategic Relationships to support the successful and accelerated delivery of the innovation portfolio in line with the Global Ecosystem Approach. Lead the development of new and emerging ecosystem opportunities and relationships aligned to the Innovation Domains and the Innovation Strategy. Lead the capture of the Voice of Customer from the Innovation Community in Minerals America and identify opportunities to continuously improve. Identify risks associated with partnership, funding or commercialization aspects of the innovation portfolio. Support the provision of ecosystem insights and market intelligence to asset customers in the region to create new opportunities to pursue. Conduct presentations and facilitate workshops using storytelling to connect, influence and engage the audience. Embodies “One Technical” and collaborates with key internal stakeholders to leverage BHP’s full capability. Strives to achieve 100% safety, 100% customer value and 0% waste. Obsessed with meeting customer needs. About You Deep experience and understanding of the BHP Operating System and effective ways to implement and execute. At least ten years of experience in managing complex and dynamic innovation portfolios in heavy industry settings. Experience with accelerators, incubators or consortium-based models in innovation. Experience working with senior stakeholders internally and externally and leading high-profile complex partnerships and negotiations. English and Spanish proficiency. Availability to work from Santiago office under a hybrid work system. About Our Process At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicant suitability, including police, criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right-to-work checks, and reference checks. Supporting a Diverse Workforce We are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. BHP is focused on building a workforce that is diverse and represents the communities where we work and live. All employees are treated fairly and with respect. We recognize true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of identity. If you have a disability, we may adjust our recruitment process to be equitable for your individual situation. For inquiries, please email #J-18808-Ljbffr