Producer

Cognition Education Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary and benefits

Zusammenfassung

Cognition Education Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects in education consultancy, professional development, tutoring, digital learning and publishing.

You will work closely with Directors, Producers, Designers, consultants and contractors to oversee performance, budgets, resources and risks to ensure successful delivery.

Qualifikationen

• Significant experience managing multiple projects across the full project lifecycle.
• Strong project planning, budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation and risk management skills.
• Experience leading mobilisation activities for new contracts, programmes or services.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage projects through the full project lifecycle to deliver on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation, risk management and performance reporting.
• Embed project management systems and reporting frameworks across the organisation.

Kenntnisse

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Ausbildung

Degree-level qualification in Project Management

PRINCE2/PMP/Agile/APM certification

Tools

Zoho project management tools

Jobbeschreibung

Auckland, New Zealand | Posted on 08/10/2026

• City Auckland
• Province Auckland
• Postal Code 1010

About Us

Transforming lives through learning for over 30 years

Our teams work in education consultancy, professional development, early-years & primary tutoring, digital learning and publishing to improve learning for everyone.

Job Description

Producer

Location: New Zealand (Hybrid)

Contract: Permanent

About the Role

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.