Senior Project Manager

Auckland Transport (AT) is leading the development of transport infrastructure and solutions that enable safe and accessible communities. We are passionate about working together to deliver efficient, innovative, and sustainable options to provide a transport system that will create a vibrant and connected Auckland. 

Transforming Auckland's transport network on such a mammoth scale is no easy feat, and we need a talented team to ensure we are up to this task.

A new programme has been developed to provide a more robust and efficient public transport network on our roads. As a Senior Project Manager at AT, you will be able to directly shape the face of Auckland by facilitating change and delivering a better, faster, and safer transport network in our communities.

The role involves:

• Working closely alongside an experienced programme manager to deliver a high-priority programme of public transport routes and infrastructure on our road network.
• Management of construction, detailed design, stakeholder engagement, procurement, and standard engineering contracts (e.g. NZS:3910).
• Establishing and leading project teams from within AT and externally to enable the successful delivery of AT business objectives and optimise time, cost, and quality project performance outcomes.
• Leading complex tender processes, implementing procurement strategies and effective governance arrangements to monitor supplier and contractor performance.
• Facilitating communication and collaboration among stakeholders to ensure project alignment and support.
• Internal and external project reporting, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and transparency during delivery.
• Ensuring project strategies, plans and activities incorporate organisational and workplace safety.
• Providing coaching to junior project members to develop knowledge of project management best practices.
• Relevant industry-recognised tertiary qualification in engineering, construction, or project management - bachelor, diploma or certificate
• Preferably with 8 years' post graduate experience in engineering or project management
• Proven experience as a project manager or similar role, with a track record of successfully managing complex projects or a program of projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively monitor and report on financials, scheduling, safety, and risks.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project).the MS Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and software for the management of business processes (e.g. SAP or similar)
• Relevant postgraduate or professional qualification (PMP or PRINCE2 or equivalent)
• Full membership of relevant professional body
• 3 years' experience within a leadership role
• Recognised as a Subject Matter Expert in Project Management.

At AT, weembraceinclusion and fully support building a diverse workplace where people come first and we feel safe, respected, valued and supported, inclusive of our differences.

Our values are more than just words - they are integral to everything we do. Manaakitanga - We care, Tiakitanga - Safe with us, Whanaungatanga - We connect, Auahatanga - Better, bolder, together. 

In addition, we also offer: 

• Investment in your professional development and training
• Opportunity for greater leadership and accountability
• A modernCBD waterfront-basedoffice
• Paid parental and partner leave
• Study assistance
• Health and Wellbeing benefits
• Professional memberships

AT recognises that you might be perfect for this role even if you don't have all the requirements above. We also offer flexible working arrangements and are happy to discuss this further.

Please apply providing your updated CV along with a cover letter summarising how you meet the requirements of the role.

Please contact Lynn Miller on [email protected] for any further information or questions. 

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Reference # 66138

Posted: 12 Jun 2024

Closes: 30 Jun 2024 23:00

Location(s) Western Auckland, Central Auckland, South Auckland, North Auckland, East Auckland

Expertise Asset Management, Contract Management, Engineering Asset Management, Engineering Design, Engineering Infrastructure development, Engineering Investigation and design, Engineering Rail, Engineering Roading, Engineering Traffic, Project Management Engineering, Risk & Assurance Management