Head of Project Management

Salt Digital Recruitment; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 175,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology innovation firm based in Auckland is seeking a Head of PMO to lead and structure complex hardware projects. This leadership role involves building PMO frameworks, managing cross-functional product programs, and ensuring deliverables are met within budget and time constraints. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in high-tech manufacturing, strong people leadership skills, and a collaborative approach to strategy. The role offers a salary range of NZ$175,000 to NZ$210,000 with additional perks and a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Parental leave

Life insurance

Company superannuation

Free parking

Subsidised chef-made meals

Staff discounts on group products

Qualifications

• Experience leading high-tech manufacturing projects is essential.
• Must manage projects from EVT to PVT phases.
• Current PMO Head/Lead or Senior Project Manager required.

Responsibilities

• Build PMO frameworks and governance.
• Drive product programs from idea to launch.
• Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with quality.

Skills

Leading high-tech high volume manufacturing projects

Product Development Project management

Managing projects from EVT to PVT

Mechanical, electrical, or embedded software background

People leadership experience

Knowledge of Stage Gate, Agile, SDLC

Job description

We’re partnering with a 2025 NZ Hi-Tech Awards finalist – a global innovator in electric motor and controller systems powering modern appliances. With strong growth plans and a unique mix of start-up agility and big-brand strength, they’re creating tech that makes a real impact.

They’re now hiring a Head of PMO – a newly created leadership role. You’ll bring structure and delivery excellence to complex hardware projects, shape the PMO’s future, and lead a skilled team of six across NZ and China.

Salary range – $170,000 – $210,000 based on experience and background

What you’ll lead:

· Build upon the PMO frameworks, processes, governance, delivery

· Drive large, cross-functional product programs from idea to launch.

· Connect engineering, manufacturing, finance, and leadership.

· Ensure smooth, on-time, on-budget delivery with top-tier quality.

· Get hands-on with complex, high-impact projects.

You’re likely the one if you:

· Have proven experience in leading high-tech high volume manufacturing projects. (non-negotiable).

· Good experience with Product Development Project management. (non negotiable)

· Need someone who is managing projects from EVT all the way to PVT. (non negotiable).

· Come from a mechanical, electrical, or embedded software background. (non-negotiable)

· A current PMO Head/Lead or a Senior Project Manager with solid people leadership experience ready to step up.

· Have built a PMO before in an R&D/manufacturing setting.

· Confidently lead global teams and work with execs.

· Know Stage Gate, Agile, and SDLC.

Why you’ll love it:

· Join the leadership team and shape strategy.

· Hybrid model, flexible timings: 1 WFH day, 10am-2pm core hours.

· Perks include parental leave, life insurance, company superannuation, and free parking.

· Enjoy subsidised chef-made meals.

· Work with top NZ engineering talent.

· Staff discounts on group products.

· Be engaged with minimal overseas travel (China)

Sound like your next move? Apply now or call DC (022 500 5159) or email at [e-mail] .

Open to look at candidates from overseas who tick all the boxes.

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We’re proud to have been finalists for 2023 RCSA Awards in the Excellence in Client Service and Excellence in Candidate Care categories, and finalist for a 2023 SEEK Annual Recruitment Award in the Large Recruitment Agency of the Year category. At Salt, our mission is Creating Futures by putting our clients, candidates, partners, and team members at the heart of everything we do. We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who has contributed to our continued success.

Job Information

Job Reference: JO-2507-354692

Salary: NZ$175000.00 - NZ$210000.00 per annum + other benefits

Salary per: annum

Job Duration:

Job Start Date: 29/09/2025

Job Industries: Technology

Job Locations: Auckland

Job Types: Permanent

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