Global Engineering Project Manager, Earthmoving Tech

Trimble; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site gym

Table tennis

Active social club

Job summary

Trimble is seeking an Engineering Project Manager for Christchurch, NZ, to lead the integration of core software and hardware components within the CTCT division. You will bridge hardware, software, and product teams to guide NPI from concept to market, coordinating a multi-disciplinary international team for successful customer outcomes.

Location is in-office in Christchurch with travel under 10%. The role offers opportunities to influence product strategy, manage complex schedules, and deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent industry experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on technical project management experience within cross-functional teams and software development organisations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, proactively identify issues, and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Bonus points for experience with Agile software development, including backlog planning and value team facilitation.
• A recognised Project Management certification.
• Background working internationally with diverse cultures.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development of core system components, leading an international system integration team through the established phase gate process (T5).
• Spearhead project planning by coordinating work breakdown, estimation, and resource requirements to build and maintain clear master product schedules.
• Ensure project success by actively managing resources, team dynamics, and change control to meet established schedules, cost targets, and contractual objectives.
• Proactively monitor project needs, identify risks, and execute mitigation plans, communicating key insights to senior management and product teams.
• Champion organisational accountability for following the T5 outcome process across product teams.

Skills

Project Management

Agile experience

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science

Job description

Trimble is seeking an Engineering Project Manager for Christchurch, NZ, to lead the integration of core software and hardware components within the CTCT division. You will bridge hardware, software, and product teams to guide NPI from concept to market, coordinating a multi-disciplinary international team for successful customer outcomes.

Location is in-office in Christchurch with travel under 10%. The role offers opportunities to influence product strategy, manage complex schedules, and deliver