Head of Programme Delivery

Groundline Engineering Ltd.; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital project firm in Christchurch is seeking an experienced Head of Programme Delivery to lead their Digital Team. You'll be responsible for driving successful delivery of digital initiatives and mentoring project teams. The ideal candidate has extensive leadership experience in digital project delivery, is skilled in Agile methodologies, and has a relevant tertiary qualification. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on community projects and technology transformation.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in digital, IT, or business transformation project delivery.
• Proven success delivering complex portfolios with Agile, traditional, or hybrid methodologies.
• Valid NZ driver's license and willingness to travel between South and North Island offices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor programme and project teams across a diverse digital project portfolio.
• Ensure alignment with business strategy and the Digital Roadmap.
• Manage resource allocation, budgeting, and prioritisation.

Skills

Leadership in digital project delivery

Agile and traditional methodologies

Project governance and risk management

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Exceptional communication

Problem-solving skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in IT or business

Professional certifications (MSP, PRINCE2, PMI, Agile-SCRUM)

Job description

Overview

Head of Programme Delivery - Digital Team
Location: Christchurch, with travel to offices in South and North Island
Reports to: Chief Digital Officer
Business Unit: Switched On - Digital Team

Switched On Group is seeking an experienced Head of Programme Delivery to join the Digital Team. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving successful delivery of digital initiatives using best-practice project management and agile methodologies. If you are passionate about enhancing environments and fostering a team culture defined by wellbeing, community impact, collaboration, and customer care, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor programme and project teams, overseeing delivery across a diverse digital project portfolio.
• Ensure alignment with business strategy and the Digital Roadmap, acting as Senior Project Manager for high-priority projects.
• Establish and embed robust governance and risk management practices.
• Engage stakeholders, build effective relationships, and drive issue resolution.
• Manage resource allocation, budgeting, and prioritisation to ensure value and benefits realisation.
• Champion agile, hybrid, and traditional delivery methods, supporting continuous improvement and team capability uplift.
• Oversee solution deployment and seamless transition to business as usual.
• Model and promote Switched On Group's values in every interaction, supporting a positive, inclusive, high-performing culture.
• Ensure health, safety, and wellbeing practices meet company standards.

What You'll Bring

• Extensive leadership experience in digital, IT, or business transformation project delivery.
• Proven success delivering complex portfolios with Agile, traditional, or hybrid methodologies.
• Advanced skills in project governance, risk management, benefits frameworks, stakeholder management, and strategic planning.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in IT, business, or related discipline; professional certifications (MSP, PRINCE2, PMI, Agile-SCRUM) highly regarded.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid NZ driver's license and willingness to travel between South and North Island offices.

Why Switched On Group?

• Join a team that prioritises wellbeing, community impact, and customer-centricity.
• Be part of a high-performing digital delivery team guided by strategy, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Make an impact on how technology transforms people\'s environments - delivering value for customers and the wider community.

Ready to switch on your leadership journey?

Apply today with your CV and cover letter, detailing your relevant experience and what drives your passion for programme and project delivery.