Global Systems PM — Earthmoving Tech Leader

Trimble; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Trimble in Christchurch, NZ is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead the development of core software and hardware components within CTCT, driving system integration from concept to market. You will bridge software, hardware, and installation teams to architect cohesive, market-ready solutions.

With 5+ years in technical project management and international collaboration, you will influence product strategy, manage schedules, and ensure cost and contractual targets are met while

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 in cross-functional teams and software development organisations.
• 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

Technical project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile methodologies

Education

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

Job description

Trimble in Christchurch, NZ is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead the development of core software and hardware components within CTCT, driving system integration from concept to market. You will bridge software, hardware, and installation teams to architect cohesive, market-ready solutions.

With 5+ years in technical project management and international collaboration, you will influence product strategy, manage schedules, and ensure cost and contractual targets are met while