PMO Manager - Information Technology (Cluster Office)

Synapxe; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology organization in Queenstown is seeking an experienced PMO Manager. You will lead initiatives to drive impactful projects and foster a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of project management experience, particularly in governance and portfolio management. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant hands-on experience in project management.
• Significant experience with project governance and IT portfolio management.
• Ability to translate complex technical subjects into clear communications.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates IT strategy planning and masterplanning.
• Tracks projects from budget submission to approvals and reviews.
• Leads change management initiatives during PMO transformation.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Job description

PMO Manager - Information Technology (Cluster Office)

We are dedicated to optimizing our operations and are seeking a dynamic individual with proven experience and the essential skill sets to lead initiatives that align with and advance our strategic goals. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in driving impactful projects and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.

Role & Responsibilities

Facilitates IT strategy planning and IT masterplanning.

Orchestrates IT annual and quarterly business planning.

Tracks projects from budget submission to approvals, implementation and post-implementation reviews.

Presents summary reports and facilitates prioritisation and approval conversations at senior IT leadership committees.

Assess current PMO operations, processes, identify gaps, and propose enhancements to drive process improvements, efficiency, and scalability

Define and implement governance structures, ensuring consistent project oversight, reporting, including metrics, templates, processes, and best practises

Lead change management initiatives to ensure smooth transitions during PMO transformation; including evaluation and adoption of new processes, tools, technologies and practices to enhance PMO operations

Structures and manages the PMO support for NUHS Cluster, Institutions and IT Portfolios, working in close partnership with Group Chief Information Officer

Leads and mentors team of PMO staff in solid line and dotted line relationships to achieve above outcomes

Reports to Head of PMO, Group IT Office

Requirements

Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent

At least 10 years of relevant hands-on experience in project management

Significant experience with project governance, project or IT portfolio management, and program management

Possess good verbal and written communication, analytical and conflict resolution skills with proven ability to translate complex, technical subjects into clear and concise communications to a variety of key stakeholders of different levels

Versatile in working independently as well as an effective team player

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.