Manager Project Management

Clutha District Council; Balclutha; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Clutha District Council in Balclutha, New Zealand, is seeking an experienced Manager Project Management to lead, support, and develop a team of Project Managers responsible for delivering a diverse portfolio of capital infrastructure projects for the community.

You will drive project delivery end-to-end, oversee budgets and risks, ensure alignment with council frameworks and governance, and build strong partnerships with internal teams, contractors and external partners to continually improve

Qualifications

• Washington Accord Degree + chartered professional engineer or equivalent.
• 12+ years in project, programme and portfolio management delivering projects.
• 5+ years in tender evaluation, contract administration and engineer of contract.
• Established team leadership with the ability to manage and lead effectively.
• Proven financial management skills including managing project budgets and resources.
• Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, oversee, mentor and develop a team of Project Managers.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with Council frameworks, lifecycle methodologies, and governance requirements.
• Manage project resources, budgets, risks and timelines.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and implement solutions to keep projects on track.
• Provide leadership and support to meet organisational priorities.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, stakeholders, contractors and external partners.
• Drive continuous improvement across project management processes and practices.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Communication

Project portfolio management

Risk management

Education

Washington Accord Degree & Chartered Engineer or equivalent

Job description

Are you an experienced project management professional ready to lead projects from concept to completion? We're looking for a Manager Project Management to lead, support, and develop a team of Project Managers responsible for delivering a diverse portfolio of capital infrastructure projects for our community.

In this role you will:

• Lead, oversee, mentor and develop a team of Project Managers.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with Council project management frameworks, lifecycle methodologies, and governance requirements.
• Manage project resources, budgets, risks and timelines to ensure successful delivery.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and implement solutions to keep projects on track.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to ensure projects meet organisational priorities.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, stakeholders, contractors, consultants, and external partners.
• Drive continuous improvement across project management processes and practices.

What we're looking for:

• Washington Accord Degree and chartered professional engineer or equivalent experience.
• At least 12+ years' experience in project, programme and portfolio management delivering projects and 5+ years in tender evaluation, contract administration and engineer of contract.
• An established team leader with the ability to manage and lead effectively.
• Proven financial management skills, including experience managing project budgets and resources.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

Why join us?

Be part of a collaborative team delivering projects that support our community and improve local services for years to come.

About the district

The Clutha District, spanning over 6,700 square kilometers in the lower South Island, offers

breathtaking scenery from coast to mountains. Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle, affordable housing,

and a friendly community, fostering an ideal work-life balance with a 37.5 hour working week. Conveniently located near Central Otago and Dunedin, with its international airport and university, and bordered by the stunning Catlins, renowned for its waterfalls, wildlife, rainforest, and surf-worthy beaches.

If this role sounds like what you're looking for, we'd love to hear from you!