Regional Economic Development Project Lead (Hybrid)

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 76.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Hybrid work model

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Project Manager to lead economic development initiatives in Queenstown and surrounding areas. You will plan, execute and monitor projects, collaborating with local government, businesses and community stakeholders to stimulate growth.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in project management with a focus on development or public sector projects, strong stakeholder skills, and experience with grant funding.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in development studies, economics, public administration or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in economic or public sector development.
• Proven track record delivering projects within scope, budget and schedule.
• Strong understanding of rural/regional development drivers and challenges.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with grant management and public funding mechanisms is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Develop and manage project plans with defined scope, objectives, budgets and timelines.
• Oversee implementation of economic development projects with key goals.
• Coordinate with government, private sector and community organizations.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies for project success.
• Manage budgets and monitor fund utilization efficiently.
• Track progress with KPIs and prepare regular board reports.
• Facilitate community engagement and align outcomes with local priorities.
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulations and funding requirements.
• Promote collaboration and clear communication among participants.
• Conduct post-project evaluations and support organizational learning.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Risk management

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Asana

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Project Manager to lead economic development initiatives in Queenstown and surrounding areas. You will plan, execute and monitor projects, collaborating with local government, businesses and community stakeholders to stimulate growth.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in project management with a focus on development or public sector projects, strong stakeholder skills, and experience with grant funding.