Producer

Cognition Learning Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Cognition Learning Group in Auckland seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of projects, guiding planning, delivery, budgets, resources and risks to ensure outcomes. You will work with Directors, Producers, Designers, consultants and contractors to strengthen project performance and reporting.

You will embed robust project management practices across the organisation, leveraging Zoho and other tools to support governance, whilst leading teams and stakeholders to achieve

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing multiple projects across full lifecycle.
• Strong planning, budgeting, risk management and reporting skills.
• Experience with stakeholders, contractors and cross-functional teams.
• Leadership, communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects through full lifecycle ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Oversee planning, budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation and risk management.
• Embed project management systems and reporting frameworks, including Zoho.
• Coordinate internal teams, contractors, consultants and stakeholders.
• Mobilise new contracts and strategic projects with proper governance.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Budgeting

Education

PM degree or equivalent

PM certification (PRINCE2 / PMP / Agile / APM)

Tools

Zoho Projects

Job description

Cognition Evolve is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects.

Working closely with Directors, Producers, Designers, consultants, and contractors, you will oversee project performance, budgets, resources, and risks to ensure successful delivery. You will also play a key role in strengthening project management practices, systems, and reporting processes across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects through the full project lifecycle, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Oversee project planning, budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation, risk management, and performance reporting.
• Embed effective project management systems, processes, and reporting frameworks, including the use of Zoho project management tools.
• Coordinate internal teams, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to achieve project objectives and resolve issues.
• Support the mobilisation of new contracts and strategic projects, ensuring resources, plans, and governance arrangements are in place.
• Lead, motivate, and support team members to deliver high-quality outcomes in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

About You

You are an organised, proactive, and commercially aware project professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You have strong project management expertise, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to balance strategic oversight with day-to-day delivery requirements.

Essential Experience and Skills

• Significant experience managing multiple projects across the full project lifecycle.
• Strong project planning, organisational, financial management, and risk management skills.
• Experience managing stakeholders, contractors, consultants, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience using project management systems and reporting tools.
• Degree-level qualification in Project Management, Business Management, Operations Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• PRINCE2, PMP, Agile, APM, or other recognised Project Management qualification.
• Experience leading mobilisation activities for new contracts, programmes, or services.
• Knowledge of governance frameworks, performance monitoring, and organisational reporting.
• Experience working within consulting, education, creative, development, or professional services environments.

Why Join Cognition Learning Group?

• Opportunity to lead and influence high-profile and strategically important projects.
• Work within a collaborative, values-driven organisation.
• Play a key role in strengthening project management capability across the business.
• Work with talented teams, consultants, and partners across a range of impactful projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.