Full-time, three year fixed-term contract (40 hours per week), Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm
Strong experience as a Project Manager of large and complex projects
Broad knowledge of Project management methodologies
Our Purpose:Why we do it
When you work with the Canterbury District Health Board, you're part of something very special. We plan, fund and deliver health services to the almost 600,000 New Zealanders that live in the Canterbury region. Our primary goal is to put people at the heart of everything we do.
The Team:What we do
The Canterbury District Health Board's vision is to promote, enhance and facilitate the health and wellbeing of the people of Canterbury.
Canterbury Health Laboratories (CHL) is the tertiary level medical diagnostic laboratory of the Canterbury District Health Board with laboratory links and collaborative partners nationally and internationally.
CHL is embarking on a critical programme of work, including major system upgrades, vital equipment replacements along with other complex projects, which require an experienced project manager with a proven track record of successfully delivering high profile projects.
The Role:Where you fit in
The Senior Project Manager will work in partnership with the Programme Manager and CHL staff to oversee the operations of projects within the CHL Programme.
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for ensuring the execution and management of the functional elements of the projects. This includes meeting deadlines, staying within budget, delegating tasks and completing deliverables.
Specifically the role is responsible for the following:
Leading teams to deliver project outcomes that span across one or more business units
Managing resources, schedules, interdependencies, financials and scope
Adherence to quality management and governance protocols throughout the full project life cycle
Project Risk and issue management
Benefit and stakeholder management
Your skills will include the following:
Strong experience as a Project Manager of large and complex projects
Broad knowledge of Project management methodologies
Ability to think and act strategically
Ability to develop clear direction and plans aligned to vision and goals
Ability to work with a wide range of individuals
Critical thinking and problem solving
Excellent decision making and leadership capabilities
Conflict resolution experience
Adaptability
Our Culture:What matters to us
Ko Te Whatu Manawa Tangata
Putting people at the heart of all we do
Health is ultimately all about people. What's important around here is the way we care for and respect others, the responsibility taken for delivering outcomes, and going about our work with integrity.
Belonging Here:Becoming part of our story
Being part of the Canterbury District Health Board, you will enjoy a fantastic benefits scheme, the opportunity for flexible working arrangements and ongoing focus on your career development.
If this role has sparked your interest but does not match your skills then please visit our careers website and have a look at our roles that better suit your expertise.
Please apply for this role directly on our career sitehere, or to discuss further becoming part of our team, please contact Nik Sheremetov on 03 337 7951 or **********.
