Project Manager

We Go Beyond for A Safer World

Tait Communications is a global leader in critical communication systems. Headquartered in Christchurch, we have offices and customers around the world.

Te Tūranga - The Role

We are looking for a capable and experienced Project Manager to ensure that major projects are executed efficiently, aligned with business strategies, and contribute to the overall success of the company.

Reporting to the Global Head of PMO, based in the USA, this role supports the recently established global PMO team and works cross-functionally with all areas of the company to ensure projects are well defined and adhere to PMO principles, standards and processes.

A key focus for this role will be to support a major infrastructure project through a significant transition period.

In this role, you will:

• Develop transitional plans and documents to define project scope, expectations, budget and schedule.
• Identify, evaluate and develop project risk mitigation plans.
• Provide leadership guidance during planned and unplanned project changes or transitions.
• Provide regular updates to steering committees and senior leadership.

To find out more about the role, please view the attached position description.

Ō pūkenga - About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 7 years' experience managing large or complex projects / programmes.
• Experience within transitional project management, working across multiple stakeholders
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Ngā painga - what's in it for you?

We are an employer that is committed to making a difference for families and communities and supporting people to build rewarding careers. We achieve this through employing people who connect with our Values (Commitment to listen. Courage to Act and Integrity to Deliver) that underpin our way of working together. We are committed to investing in our people, developing both individuals and teams to support a high-performance culture.

• We prioritise your wellbeing through health insurance, annual flu vaccinations and extra sick leave in your first year.
• We provide a comfortable work environment through modern office facilities with free onsite parking, gym, and café.
• We recognise your commitment through long service benefits.
• We balance work with fun through our active social club!

Ko wai mātou - About Us

For more than 50 years, Tait Communications has been designing, delivering, and supporting critical communications networks for public safety, transportation and utility customers around the world. Founded in Christchurch by Sir Angus Tait, we now have a network of customers and offices that spans the globe.

Our employees value being part of a creative team committed to providing technological solutions that make a real difference to the communities we support. By joining Tait, you'll be joining a community of people with a wealth of knowledge and expertise, who care deeply about their work and the genuine impact it has for our customers, and who support each other to grow and develop.

Ko koe pea tēnei? - Sound like your kind of role?

If you are looking to take that next step in your career and are ready to work for a high performing organisation, alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply now with your CV and cover letter.

Applications will be assessed as they are received, and your CV will be held unless you contact us to requesting this to be removed.

Applications will close Sunday 28 April 2024.

For more information about the company, our products and solutions offered to our customers, please visit our website: www.taitcommunications.com