Programme Manager | Power and Distribution

Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ; Auckland; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior leadership role

Shape major infrastructure programmes

Diverse Central Otago projects

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ is seeking a Programme Manager to lead major infrastructure programmes from Cromwell, with a senior leadership remit and approximately 11 direct reports. You will coordinate project management, design, estimating and scheduling across a significant portfolio of electrical distribution and infrastructure projects.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will drive resource planning, commercial management, stakeholder engagement and project delivery while ensuring

Qualifications

• 10+ years leading complex infrastructure, construction or engineering projects.
• Strong commercial and contractual expertise across large programmes.
• Experience in electrical distribution, utilities or related industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management, planning, design estimation and scheduling.
• Oversee annual work programmes and resource utilisation.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and operational planning.
• Build client and stakeholder relationships and drive HSE excellence.
• Mentor and develop a team of direct reports and cross-functional staff.
• Deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.

Skills

Leadership experience

Commercial acumen

Contract management

Education

Engineering qualification

Electrical Trade or PM qualification

Job description

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Programme Manager | Power and Distribution

Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ – Auckland, North Island

Full time

29d ago , from Stellar Recruitment AU and NZ

Programme Manager | Power and Distribution

Cromwell based (Easy commute from Queenstown, Wānaka or Alexandra)

Lead major infrastructure programmes in the heart of Central Otago

Our client is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to join their Power and Communication Services team based in Cromwell. This is a senior leadership opportunity responsible for overseeing project management, planning, design estimation, scheduling, commercial performance, and operational delivery across a significant portfolio of electrical distribution and infrastructure projects.

About the Role

Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will lead a team of approximately 11 direct reports while coordinating project management, design, estimating and scheduling functions to ensure efficient delivery of annual work programmes. You'll play a key role in resource planning, commercial management, stakeholder engagement, and project execution, while acting as the 2IC for the Regional Manager.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing high-performing project, planning and scheduling teams
• Managing annual and 12-month rolling work programmes
• Overseeing project delivery, commercial performance and resource utilisation
• Building strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Driving health, safety and risk management excellence
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and operational planning
• Leading project reviews, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to client expectations.

About You

To be successful, you will bring:

• 10+ years' experience leading complex infrastructure, construction or engineering projects
• Strong commercial and contractual expertise
• Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams
• Experience within electrical distribution, utilities, construction or a related industry
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Strong planning, scheduling and resource management capability
• A relevant Engineering, Electrical Trade or Project Management qualification
• Sound knowledge of risk management and project delivery frameworks.

What's on Offer

• Senior leadership role with significant influence and responsibility
• Opportunity to shape and lead major infrastructure programmes
• Diverse portfolio of projects across Central Otago
• Collaborative and values-driven culture
• Long-term career growth within a respected New Zealand organisation
• If you're a commercially savvy leader with a passion for delivering infrastructure projects and developing high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you.