Jim Grgich

About Jim Grgich

At the forefront of Rio Tinto\'s Major Projects division in the Americas, my role as Information Systems & Technology Manager hinges on spearheading high-stakes, complex projects with a focus on strategic planning of high hazard projects. My recent transition from Principal Advisor to manager has allowed me to leverage over 8 years of specialized experience in planning and scheduling to optimize our project outcomes.Success in my field is measured by the ability to manage intricate details and drive team cohesion. My proficiency in developing comprehensive project scopes, combined with a track record of managing contracts ranging from $2M to $35M, underscores my dedication to delivering projects that exceed stakeholder expectations. Our team\'s collaborative efforts have consistently led to the successful and timely completion of vital deliverables.

Experience

1. is & t Manager, Major Projects - Americas

   Rio Tinto

   Feb 2025 — Present · US

Education

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelor's of Science in Information Technology

  2002 — 2008

Skills

• Ms Project
• Systems Engineering
• Government
• Integration
• Project Engineering
• Change Management
• Leadership
• Business Process Improvement
• Technical Writing
• Proposal Writing
• Training
• Logistics
• Policy
• Cost Management
• Process Engineering
• Government Procurement
• Security Clearance
• Operations Management
• Team Leadership
• Project Planning
• Analysis
• Certified Project Manager
• Quality Assurance
• Engineering
• Contract Management
• Environmental Awareness
• Supervisory Skills
• Risk Management
• Access
• Management
• Team Building
• Primavera P6
• Government Contracting
• Quality Management
• Process Improvement
• Budgets
• Project Management
• Construction
• Microsoft Project
• Risk Assessment