Engineering Project Manager

Engineering Project Manager: Drive Global Earthmoving Technology Innovation

Are you ready to transform the earthmoving industry by leading the development of core system components for an international system integration team within our Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies (CTCT) division Join us to drive cutting-edge technology from concept to market making a tangible impact on global construction and mining operations.

About Us:

Trimble is an industrial technology company transforming the way the world works by delivering solutions that enable our customers to thrive. We create technologies that connect the digital and physical worlds helping our customers increase productivity quality safety and sustainability. From purpose-built products to enterprise-level solutions our technology empowers professionals in construction geospatial government transportation and more.

The CTCT division (a joint venture between Trimble and Caterpillar) develops positioning and control products for earthmoving and paving machines in the construction and mining industries using technologies such as GPS optical total stations lasers and sonics. The products are used in a range of applications where the operator of the machine benefits from having accurate horizontal and vertical guidance.

What Makes This Role Great:

You will be empowered to challenge and grow the program management function within CTCT while managing complex projects that deliver innovative solutions to real-world Grade Control customers. This role provides deep cross-functional collaboration allowing you to drive the when aspects of product delivery working closely with product teams to deliver new product introductions.

Key Exciting Responsibilities

• Drive the development of core system components leading an international system integration team through the established phase gate process (T5)

• Spearhead project planning by coordinating work breakdown estimation and resource requirements to build and maintain clear master release schedules

• Ensure project success by actively managing resources team dynamics and change control to meet established schedules cost targets and contractual objectives

• Proactively monitor project needs identify risks and execute mitigation plans communicating key insights to senior management and product teams

• Champion organisational accountability for following the T5 outcome process across product teams.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Electrical Electronics Mechanical Engineering Computer Science or equivalent industry experience

• 5 years of hands-on technical project management experience within cross-functional teams and software development organisations

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently proactively identify issues and maintain strong professional relationships.

Bonus Points For

• Experience with Agile software development including backlog planning and value team facilitation

• A recognised Project Management certification

• Background working internationally with diverse cultures.

Logistics

Location: Christchurch NZ (In Office)

Our office in Christchurch New Zealand (handily located on the Little River Link Cycleway) is the engineering centre in our region and home to over 400 staff offering free parking an on-site fully featured gym changing rooms & showers table tennis an active social club and a great team environment where people love working with leading technology solutions. Being located in the office provides opportunities to learn from and collaborate with many like-minded individuals from across the company.

Travel Requirement: Less than 10%

Why Youll Love Working With Us

At Trimble were not just a company that does goodwe are a team dedicated to making a tangible positive Real-World Impact.

We build innovative solutions designed to solve the worlds most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs our work tangibly improves how people live build move and grow.

• Youll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means youll be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster safer and more sustainable for millions of people worldwide. Our impact is tangible from connected machines that save fuel to data-driven insights that reduce waste

• Collaborate with like-minded people: Our strong internal culture is a hidden gem. You will work with a collaborative supportive team that shares your purpose and fosters a genuine sense of belonging. Were a company of visionary pragmatists who think boldly and build things that work

• Be an owner: Trimble thrives on individuals who take initiative and embrace ownership. Youll find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often self-authored empowering proactive doers.

Keywords: Engineering Project Manager Project Manager CTCT Caterpillar Trimble Earthmoving Construction Technology T5 Agile Software Development

How to Apply: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the Apply Now button located in this posting.

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