Robert Walters Looking for Project Delivery Manager at Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand Full Time

Overview of the organisation Hutt City Council are committed to changing the lives of residents, visitors and workers in the Hutt Valley. Their aim is to better the city through developing communities, strengthening partnerships and achievable solutions. Hutt City Council have a 10-year plan focused on delivering substantial changes in infrastructure, housing and sustainability to better connect their community. They are seeking to address their challenges of growing populations, climate change and an ageing infrastructure. To achieve this, they’re investing $1.5B over the next 10 years. About the role The role requires an experienced Project Delivery Manager to lead the way in one of the key programmes of work within the Hutt City Council. You’ll be working collaboratively with the wider leadership, developing the project management practice and responsible for the mentoring of project managers, planners and coordinators. You’ll have the confidence to lead the decision-making process across a wide group of stakeholders within Hutt City Council. As the Project Delivery Manager, you will be adept at overseeing multiple projects, have extensive experience with project management methodologies and possess the people skills to build strong relationships across the Council and with external partners.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage the delivery of the programme of work in line with the wider organisation’s strategy
• Establish and build strong relationships with external partners, project teams, and the other key stakeholders
• Oversee the development of detailed project plans, including resourcing, monitoring and reporting
• Lead a high performing team utilising the organisation’s performance management system, coaching, and mentoring.
• Work with the project managers to review post-project and document lessons learned to identify significant opportunities to improve.
• Manage the funding, budget and financial reports for the programme

Key Requirements

• Qualifications in Project/Programme Management or related experience
• Demonstrated experience of strategic planning, performance management, risk management, change and implementation.
• Proven leadership skills within a Project/Programme environment.
• Experience engaging with strategic stakeholders, including iwi and community groups
• Experience in the public sector or local government including working alongside senior leadership would be beneficial.

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Kaylin Thomson on 04 471 9700.