Mercury is a bold future-focused organisation, providing energy and telecommunications to more Kiwi than anyone else, leading the way with renewable energy and working toward a sustainable future. At the heart is our purpose which pushes us to do all we can to create a better future for our people, our communities, and Aotearoa New Zealand. In this role as Project Management Office Manager (PMO Manager), you'll have the opportunity to work on some of New Zealand's iconic infrastructure, which brings the exciting challenge of high complexity and high investment (circa $1B). In this newly created role, you'll be helping to set the standard of project delivery while lifting our capability to ensure that we are delivering different programmes of work and optimising business value. You'll play a crucial role in supporting and guiding the team to continuously improve and optimise project delivery methodologies, ensuring the delivery of excellent outcomes. This role combines strategic planning, relationship building, industry contextual planning and requires great commercial and contractual acumen. You will have two direct reports and will facilitate the use of contractors to accelerate our delivery of initiatives providing you with an opportunity to leave a legacy at Mercury by setting up simple and effective processes to support delivery of great outcomes. In addition the full project team (40+ people) will contribute to the PMO. You will be exposed to Mercury's ways of working where you will be able to get involved in additional initiatives of interest to you, supported by a leader who is respectful, transparent and empowering. This role can be based in either Hamilton or Rotorua. Mercury offers a great work/life balance which includes flexible working hours and the ability to work from home approximately twice per week. Key responsibilities include: Being part of the project leadership team and the extended generation leadership team, supporting the culture and strategy of Mercury for safe and successful outcomes Own and continuously improve the project delivery standard, ensuring the project team applies the standard. Own training and competency for the team Report on portfolio health and project reporting, focusing on value-based decision making and tracking project benefits Assess feedback from stakeholders and contractors to enhance team performance. Support key contractor relationship meetings and performance. We are looking for: Experience in developing and implementing effective project management standard. Preferably as part of a PMO. Significant project delivery leadership experience and experience leading multidisciplinary project teams Graduate degree or higher diploma in Engineering or related discipline preferred. PMP certification desirable Knowledge of project management frameworks and governance Experience in heavy engineering and managing complex projects involving major contracts Mercury offers (full benefits are listed on our Career Page): Additional 5 days leave per annum (MyDays) $400 one off tax-free payment towards setting up your home office A diverse workplace where your unique abilities and talents will be recognised and encouraged Annual salary reviews with excellent parental leave policy, with the option to purchase additional leave The opportunities, career paths and facilities associated with working for one of New Zealand's largest multi-utility providers Flexible working policy - The autonomy and trust to work flexibly from our purpose-built premises and from home, recognising the value of this flexibility in the modern world Discounted health insurance and free life and income insurance Excellent well-being programme including up to $100 annual check ups and confidential assistance programme Gender affirmation leave and supportive bereavement leave to be taken when you lose anyone close to you, including your pet Mercury is a learning organisation that is committed to providing you with opportunities to grow and develop that will benefit you now and in the future. Part of your role includes building your skillset and mindset through a variety of ways. We believe this creates an energised, innovative and agile work environment where you will feel valued. At Mercury, we believe that having a team of individuals with different backgrounds, experience and capability working together makes us stronger and better as an organisation. We know that some candidates may only apply for a role if they meet all of the criteria. If you want to join our team, we encourage you to apply for any role that matches your skills, capabilities and interests, even if you aren't sure if you meet all of the criteria. Please click 'apply' to submit your application. If you require accessibility or assistance support from us during the application and selection process, please reach out to . A full position description is available below. Applications close Thursday, 11th April at 5:00pm. Please note that Mercury retains the right to bring a particularly strong candidate through to interview more quickly. #J-18808-Ljbffr
