Senior Operations Project Leader – Manufacturing & Change

Gallagher Group Limited; Hamilton; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallagher Group Limited is seeking an experienced Operations Senior Project Manager to lead complex, large-scale projects that enhance manufacturing capability, delivery performance and readiness for change. You will provide end-to-end leadership across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, technology, facilities and external partners.

This hands-on role turns strategy into executable plans, coordinating multiple workstreams while controlling scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk and

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading complex, large-scale projects through full implementation in engineering, FMCG, manufacturing, supply chain or industrial operations environments.
• A tertiary qualification in project management, engineering, operations, manufacturing, business or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• A recognised project management qualification or certification, such as PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent practical accreditation.
• A strong track record managing multiple workstreams across engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, technology, facilities, commercial activity and people change.
• Practical experience with implementation activities such as equipment or process introduction, manufacturing transfers, site readiness, commissioning, validation, cutover, ramp-up and stabilisation.
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasts, resources, suppliers, schedules, risks, governance and senior‑level reporting.
• Strong systems thinking, commercial awareness and the judgement to frame options, recommend a course of action and escape early.
• A collaborative, resilient and hands‑on leadership style, with the ability to influence frontline teams, technical experts, senior leaders, suppliers and external partners.

Skills

Complex project leadership

Multi-workstream management

Manufacturing implementation

Budget & governance

Systems thinking

Leadership

Stakeholder alignment

Education

Tertiary qualification in related field

PM certification (PMP/PRINCE2)

Job description

Gallagher Group Limited is seeking an experienced Operations Senior Project Manager to lead complex, large-scale projects that enhance manufacturing capability, delivery performance and readiness for change. You will provide end-to-end leadership across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, technology, facilities and external partners.

This hands-on role turns strategy into executable plans, coordinating multiple workstreams while controlling scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk and