Job Opportunities in New Zealand
September 13, 2024
Transpower
Wellington City
OTHER & FULL TIME
Portfolio Delivery Manager
- Bring your expertise and passion to a utility of critical national importance
- Lead a team to deliver complex projects worth over $20m/year
- Stimulating five-year pipeline of work that positively impacts Aotearoa
Transpower is the commercially focused and regulated State-Owned Enterprise that owns and operates the National Grid. At the very heart of the energy sector, we provide the infrastructure and market systems that connects electricity generators to major electricity users, and distribution networks that deliver electricity to homes and businesses around the country (we do not own, generate, or sell electricity).
Our core purpose is to empower the energy future for New Zealand - a future that delivers a net-zero carbon economy and a reliable and secure electricity system. Read more about us here: https://www.transpower.co.nz/about-us/what-we-do
About the team
Our Information Services and Technology (IST) Division delivers and supports the Transpower ICT infrastructure and the ~180 applications that interface with the grid, facilitate system and grid operations, and support our corporate processes and functions.
The IST Delivery Services team work to deliver circa $60m of IST projects per annum, encompassing both waterfall and agile delivery techniques. The group is responsible for the delivery and for the well-managed and appropriately sourced IST project delivery process, designed to ensure a consistent experience for all stakeholders. The right people and timely delivery of our ICT Work Programme is essential to Whakamana I Te Mauri Hiko - Empowering our Energy Future.
About the opportunity
As a member of the collaborative Delivery Services leadership team, you'll lead a permanent team of 5 supplemented with contractors as required. You will ensure the successful delivery of the Critical portfolio which covers change to Transpower's mission critical Market Systems and Real Time and Stations applications, including SCADA.
This work contributes to Transpower's strategic priority to 'Sustain our social licence to operate' by ensuring that:
- Programmes and projects within the Portfolio are delivered in the most optimised (cost, time, safety, and quality) manner.
- The portfolio is appropriately resourced with people who are equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge, and positive behaviour.
- Customers and stakeholders are well informed and engaged, throughout the delivery according to all critical dimensions.
- Appropriate governance mechanisms for the Critical Portfolio are consistently followed, minimising risk and maximising benefits.
- Appropriate delivery methods and governance mechanisms for the Enterprise Portfolio are consistently followed, minimising risk and maximising benefits.
- A culture of continuous improvement to shape and improve our ways of working.
What will you bring?
Portfolio, Programme/Project management accreditation (e.g., MSP, PMP) and experience in varied project and programme delivery methodologies. You'll have outstanding relationship management skills honed in complex commercial environments and demonstrated experience building capability and ensuring a highly engaged team.
Well-developed communication and influencing skills (both written and verbal), and financial acuity assists you when identifying the information which is material to a decision. We are looking for someone with the ability to question articulately and calmly navigate any associated ambiguity while moving forward.
Your previous experience, CV, and cover letter will clearly demonstrate:
- 10+ years of relevant portfolio, programme, and project management experience in applications delivery in a large commercially orientated environment.
- 5+ years managing large delivery programmes, working with vendors and strategic partners.
- Demonstrated experience of both producing business cases and running project procurement processes, and experience managing portfolio financials, including accurate financial planning, forecasting, and risk management.
- Proven ability to recruit and effectively onboard skilled professionals (both permanent and contract).
- Demonstrated ability to motivate and develop people, including establishing professional standards across a diverse team through influence and leadership.
Aotearoa is powered by the people who work here. Every home, every marae, every electric vehicle, every hospital relies on the electricity we manage and deliver. This is your opportunity to join us on a mission that affects all New Zealanders, every day and long into the future.
With over 28 nationalities, our people provide diverse perspectives, knowledge, and deep and varied experience which they love to share. Our environment is modern and family friendly with the option to work from home two days per week.
If you're looking for a career defining role where you can have enduring positive impact, we offer this along with a competitive salary and great employee benefits: https://www.transpower.co.nz/about-us/careers/benefits
Next steps
Please review the position description available via our careers site https://careers.transpower.co.nz/search and apply without delay!
Role closes Monday 30th September 2024 however, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and you may be contacted to explore your application further, or to arrange an initial exploratory conversation prior to the close date.
Existing eligibility to work in New Zealand is required and while reasonable accommodation is available to suit your personal circumstances, preference will be given to candidates in situ in Wellington.
Job Details
Position Description
Portfolio Delivery Manager - Critical Final_PD.pdf
Reference #
31999
Posted on
13 Sep 2024
Closes on
30 Sep 2024 23:55
Location(s)
Wellington
Expertise
Project Management
Job level(s)
Management
Work type(s)
Permanent Full Time
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