Technical Project Manager

Trimble Inc.; City of Westminster; On-site; USD 105,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in positioning technologies seeks a full-time Technical Project Manager for their Civil Construction Field Solutions division in Christchurch, New Zealand. The role involves managing engineering projects, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams, and ensuring timely delivery. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in engineering, excellent communication skills, and an understanding of Agile methodologies. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• 5+ years in engineering teams developing embedded systems.
• Proficiency in communication and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate internal processes for NPI and NTI projects.
• Act as SCRUM Master for Agile teams.
• Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, and resource estimates.

Skills

Communication

Agile methodologies

Influence

Teamwork

Prioritization

Tools

Google Suite

SmartSheet

Jira

Job description

Job Title:

Technical Project Manager

Job Location:

Westminster, CO or Christchurch, NZ

Department:

Field Systems

Trimble is an exciting, entrepreneurial company with a history of exceptional growth. While GPS is at our core, we have expanded into other sophisticated positioning technologies, changing the way the world works.

About the Role

We are seeking a full-time Technical Project Manager for our Civil Construction Field Solutions division in Christchurch, New Zealand. The role involves managing engineering projects during productization (NPI) and research phases (NTI), collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams (HW, SW, FW, ME), and guiding projects from idea to first customer shipment. Candidates should be process-oriented, influential, and have an agile mindset.

What You Will Do

• Facilitate internal processes for NPI and NTI projects.
• Act as SCRUM Master for Agile teams, fostering trust and accountability.
• Lead project gate review meetings.
• Provide project updates to stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, and resource estimates.
• Build strong relationships with team members.
• Use influence and teamwork to achieve objectives.

What Skills & Experience You Should Have

• 5+ years in engineering teams developing embedded systems with GNSS, IMUs, Lasers, etc.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, SmartSheet, Jira.
• Experience using influence and teamwork to drive results.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Ability to quickly learn new products and technologies.
• Effective prioritization across multiple projects.

Measures of Success

• Projects delivered on time and within budget.
• Increase in engineering project velocity.
• Becoming the go-to resource for project status.
• Fostering a culture that embraces processes.

Trimble Navigation Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering applicants without regard to race, gender, age, or other protected factors. We offer a competitive compensation range and benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, and retirement plans. The hiring range is $105,682 to $142,676, with bonus eligibility.

We are committed to diversity and providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities or religious beliefs. For assistance, contact [e-mail].