Programme Manager Strategic Projects | Auckland 26-Mar-2024
p 1731720AA/HJ
Auckland
Category: Project Management and Business Improvement
Strategic Programme Manager to really make a differenceAuckland locationNewly created role - come in and make your markWe've been part of New Zealand's fabric for more than 180 years and over that time we've adapted to keep pace with the changing world around us. We've made big investments in technology, infrastructure and sustainability, so we can deliver even more for Aotearoa in the future.
In this role you will lead the delivery and execution of key strategic improvement initiatives in alignment with our Customer Service Delivery and Strategic Contracts and Relationships Business Plans. You'll play a critical role in linking business units together to achieve positive change for the organisation. As a people leader you'll also lead a small team of commercial analysts and support the ongoing development of this function.
A key focus will be ensuring effective risk, issue & dependency management to realise planned benefits whilst balancing a variety of priorities for the team.
You'll do this through:
Developing strategic initiative roadmaps, plans, budgets, and benefits casesMonitoring and managing program execution to meet budget, milestone, and benefit outcomes, ensuring risks, issues and program interdependencies are managed effectively, taking corrective action as neededDeveloping and implementing the programme strategies, engaging with strategic level forums. Including developing engagement strategies based on business needs and industrial changes in marketplace and communicating those strategies to the business, developing and managing the relationship with the key stakeholdersLeading the design of the Strategic Projects operating modelCreating, owning and communicating a compelling vision and goals for multiple teams, helping people at all levels to understand how the parts fit together into a wholeDefining how the team, and various projects, should impact broader business objectives and creating a team environment that builds accountability for and commitment to meeting objectivesYou'll be an experienced Programme Manager, with proven experience in shaping, creating and managing strategic programmes and all that that entails.
As this role is one of influence versus control, you'll bring with you strong communication skills , the ability to build effective and long lasting relationships with a variety of stakeholders (both internal and external).
You'll combine that with:
A commercial and analytical mind setAn eye for innovative and creative solutionsA PMP or PRINCE 2 Certification would be highly beneficial and if you are member ofBABOK (Business Analysis Body of Knowledge), APICS/ NZPICs (Association for Operations and Supply Chain Professionals) that would be an added bonus.
He Aha Te Pai - What you'll love about us! Alongside the opportunity to work with a team passionate about delivering, ourpermanent employeesenjoy a wide variety of benefits including:
Access to discounted health insurance plans for you and your familySpecial rates on fantastic holiday home accommodation around New ZealandRetail shopping discounts with our partnersAn Employee Assistance programme to support you when you need itHiahia? - Interested? Come and join the whanau! If this sounds like your next career move, apply today, or to find out the full requirements of the role please download the JD available via the NZ Post website. If you require additional information, contact Michele Christie (Talent Acquisition Specialist) on 022 087 5195
Applications for this position close on Sunday 14 April 2024 Due to the fast-paced nature of NZ Post, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, sodon'tdelay and make sure you apply as soon as possible. All applicants will also be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand. Appointees will be subject to a security and credit check and may be required to undertake a drug test. If you're interested in a role, please apply directly through our online portal. Our team of experienced in-house recruiters is the glue between our business and finding the right person for the role and we therefore won't consider candidates through agencies (unless previously arranged). There's something really special about being part of the team here at NZ Post - Tukurau Aotearoa, who we are and what we stand for is grounded inour values . We are proud to be Rainbow Tick certified and recognise the diversity and uniqueness of our workforce and reaffirm our commitment to create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. Project Management and Business Improvement (3) #J-18808-Ljbffr
