Producer
Location: New Zealand (Hybrid)
Salary: NZD77000 NDZ89000
Contract: Permanent
About the Role
Cognition Evolve is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the planning coordination and delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects.
Working closely with Directors Producers Designers consultants and contractors you will oversee project performance budgets resources and risks to ensure successful delivery. You will also play a key role in strengthening project management practices systems and reporting processes across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage projects through the full project lifecycle ensuring delivery on time within budget and to the required quality standards.
Oversee project planning budgeting forecasting resource allocation risk management and performance reporting.
Embed effective project management systems processes and reporting frameworks including the use of Zoho project management tools.
Coordinate internal teams contractors consultants and stakeholders to achieve project objectives and resolve issues.
Support the mobilisation of new contracts and strategic projects ensuring resources plans and governance arrangements are in place.
Lead motivate and support team members to deliver high-quality outcomes in a collaborative environment.
Requirements
About You
You are an organised proactive and commercially aware project professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You have strong project management expertise excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to balance strategic oversight with day-to-day delivery requirements.
Essential Experience and Skills
Significant experience managing multiple projects across the full project lifecycle.
Strong project planning organisational financial management and risk management skills.
Experience managing stakeholders contractors consultants and cross-functional teams.
Strong leadership communication and relationship-building abilities.
Experience using project management systems and reporting tools.
Degree-level qualification in Project Management Business Management Operations Management or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
Desirable
PRINCE2 PMP Agile APM or other recognised Project Management qualification.
Experience leading mobilisation activities for new contracts programmes or services.
Knowledge of governance frameworks performance monitoring and organisational reporting.
Experience working within consulting education creative development or professional services environments.
Why Join Cognition Learning Group
Opportunity to lead and influence high-profile and strategically important projects.
Work within a collaborative values-driven organisation.
Play a key role in strengthening project management capability across the business.
Work with talented teams consultants and partners across a range of impactful projects.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role . Applications close on Monday 19 October 2026 at 5pm. Panel interviews will be held in WC 26 October.
Please note: Applications may close before the advertised closing date if a high volume of suitable applications is received. We therefore encourage interested applicants to submit their application as early as possible.
About You You are an organised proactive and commercially aware project professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You have strong project management expertise excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to balance strategic oversight with day-to-day delivery requirements. Essential Experience and Skills Significant experience managing multiple projects across the full project lifecycle. Strong project planning organisational financial management and risk management skills. Experience managing stakeholders contractors consultants and cross-functional teams. Strong leadership communication and relationship-building abilities. Experience using project management systems and reporting tools. Degree-level qualification in Project Management Business Management Operations Management or a related discipline (or equivalent experience). Desirable PRINCE2 PMP Agile APM or other recognised Project Management qualification. Experience leading mobilisation activities for new contracts programmes or services. Knowledge of governance frameworks performance monitoring and organisational reporting. Experience working within consulting education creative development or professional services environments. Why Join Cognition Learning Group Opportunity to lead and influence high-profile and strategically important projects. Work within a collaborative values-driven organisation. Play a key role in strengthening project management capability across the business. Work with talented teams consultants and partners across a range of impactful projects. Competitive salary and benefits package. How to Apply Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role . Applications close on Monday 19 October 2026 at 5pm. Panel interviews will be held in WC 26 October. Please note: Applications may close before the advertised closing date if a high volume of suitable applications is received. We therefore encourage interested applicants to submit their application as early as possible.
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