Auckland Council Looking for Project Manager at Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

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Are you ready for an exhilarating opportunity to be part of an extraordinary tight-knit team? At Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, we are the driving force behind Auckland’s cultural richness, with a track record of successful destination management and economic development programs. As New Zealand’s largest producer of cultural, entertainment, sporting, and wildlife experiences, we are also the country’s leading regional economic development agency. Our work leaves a lasting legacy for future generations, touching the lives of all Aucklanders and visitors to our vibrant region.

Discover more about our impactful initiatives and exciting events in Auckland by visiting our website: https://aucklandunlimited.com/

He angitūtanga: The Opportunity

In this role, you have the incredible opportunity to work closely with our esteemed Project Management team and Product Owners. Your main responsibility will be to ensure that projects are prioritized, assessed for value, and scheduled on our Product Roadmaps.

You will assist in planning activities for our diverse portfolio of projects, aligning them with our organizational strategies, systems, and processes. Collaborating with key stakeholders across the organization, you will facilitate the co-design, implementation, and delivery of Tātaki Auckland Unlimited projects, systems, and processes. Your expertise will ensure stakeholders are engaged at the right time through effective methods, making them feel included in the design, delivery, and embedding process. By building and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, you will effectively manage the project team’s reputation. You will establish robust methods for overseeing project operational and financial benefits, serving as a subject matter expert and advocate for industry best practices in efficient program and project management. Additionally, you will identify any additional expertise requirements and coordinate with key stakeholders and business owners accordingly.

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He kōrero mōu: About You

We are seeking a highly experienced professional with a track record of delivering complex projects and programs involving diverse stakeholders over a period of 8+ years. Your expertise in driving business transformation and change programs, along with your understanding of end-to-end technical project management processes and proven methodologies, will ensure successful project outcomes. Your participation in strategic initiatives across various disciplines, coupled with formal training and/or professional qualifications in Project Portfolio, Programmes of Work, and Project Management (certifications such as CAPM, PMP, Prince 2, Agile, or similar), demonstrate your commitment to excellence. With a proven financial aptitude for identifying, quantifying, and tracking benefits, as well as extensive experience using project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices (such as Microsoft Project, Asana, Jira, or similar), you will be a valuable asset to our team.

To excel in this role, you must possess outstanding communication and time management skills, along with a knack for problem-solving and decision-making.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

You’ll become an integral member of our centre of excellence team. You’ll be a key contributor to our overall strategy and be able to influence the use of digital to achieve economic development outcomes. We want someone who shares our passion for Auckland.

As part of our Auckland Council Group, you’ll gain access to many benefits and discounts, including discounted financial services and insurance, Auckland Art Gallery membership, entertainment, lifestyle discounts and more ( click link to find out more ). In addition, you’ll be joining a team of dedicated and respected experts working collaboratively across the region to contribute to Auckland’s growth and development. We are committed to diversity and have a culture built on trust and valuing individual and collective contributions.

Come join us and have the satisfaction of knowing you are contributing to Tamaki Makaurau economic growth. Apply now!

Applications close Sunday 30 July 2023

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited strongly encourages our employees to be fully vaccinated.