Senior Project Manager Technology
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Job Location:
New Plymouth - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Senior Project Manager - Technology
New Plymouth Wellington or Tauranga with remote and flexible working options available
Permanent - Full-time
At Powerco were on a mission to modernise the way we work tightening up our delivery basics and setting up our platforms and data for the future. Were looking for a Senior IT Project Manager who thrives in shaping structure from ambiguity challenges the norm and brings a continuous improvement mindset to every project.
This is a key role in our Data & Digital Innovation Programme. Youll play a big part in shaping how we deliver work across the business balancing getting the fundamentals right with helping us move towards a more modern data-driven way of working.
What we offer you
- Positive and supportive team culture and the opportunity to thrive in a genuinely caring and fun environment
- Loads of flexibility we embrace hybrid working so if youd like to work a few days a week from home (or the beach) thats fine by us
- All the usual stuff but way better 4% KiwiSaver ability to buy extra leave paid volunteer days free fruit in the office amazing Parental Leave entitlements free life and medical insurance Wow!!!
- As much growth and development as you can take!We are one of the top workplaces to grow your career (2023 LinkedIn Top Companies List for Aotearoa).
About the role
As Senior Project Manager youll lead and deliver complex technology and digital projects the kind that upgrade systems lift capability and make life easier for our people and customers. Youll bring the right level of structure keeping scope schedule and budget on track while also making sure were thinking about benefits adoption and value.
Youll work closely with our architecture IT operations and business teams as well as our external partners to make sure what we build is practical sustainable and set up for success. Its a hands-on role where youll need to navigate ambiguity connect the dots and bring people along on the journey.
To be a success in this role you will need:
- An entrepreneurial and improvement-focused mindset always asking whats the better way
- Strong project management foundations scope schedule budget risks/issues reporting and change control.
- The confidence to challenge the norm and push for smarter faster value delivery.
- Experience delivering IT or digital projects with complex data flows integrations or process change.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills from technical teams to senior leaders.
It would ideal if you have:
- Experience across domains such as asset management ERP/financial systems GIS or data analytics platforms.
- A strong understanding of enterprise platforms integration and security/privacy principles.
- Experience working within an operational utility or infrastructure environment.
About us
Our purpose is to connect communities. Its at the heart of everything we do as we serve our customers now and into the future. At Powerco were passionate about doing mahi that keeps over 1.1 million customers connected and enables energy choices as we support Aotearoa on the journey to a low-carbon future.
Ngā Tikanga - Our Way is what guides us to achieve our purpose and ensures were better together work smarter proud to be here and future focused in how we work together with each other our communities and industry stakeholders.
Applications close: Thursday 20th November 2025
Please note well be screening candidates as applications come in so dont wait too long to apply!
Our ability to get the best out of people is what sets Powerco apart. We realise that candidates especially from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds often wont apply for roles unless they meet ALL the encourage anyone who shares our passion for connecting communities to apply for any role that aligns to your strengths and interests. We will provide a safe space where you can bring your whole self to work and thrive.
Our ability to get the best out of people is what sets Powerco apart. We realise that candidates especially from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds often wont apply for roles unless they meet ALL the encourage anyone who shares our passion for connecting communities to apply for any role that aligns to your strengths and interests. We will provide a safe space where you can bring your whole self to work and thrive.
If you would benefit from support or adjustments in order to participate equitably in the recruitment process please phone or email
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- PMBOK
- Waterfall
- Wastewater
- Construction Management
- Project Management
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- Contracts
About Company
Powerco is the second-largest gas and largest electricity distributor in New Zealand. It is one of only two companies to distribute both electricity and natural gas through their network.
