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Auckland Transport (AT) is on a mission to transform Auckland into a vibrant city that moves, so that Aucklanders can connect with the people and places they love. Be part of Auckland's exciting future and development. From transport infrastructure to customer-focused solutions, we're creating seamless journeys across our city that enable businesses and Aucklanders to thrive.
Regardless of your choice to walk, cycle, drive, take the ferry or train, we are passionate about working together to deliver safe, efficient, innovative and sustainable options whilst providing a transport system that will create a vibrant and connected Auckland. Transport has the potential to shape our city for the better - from the streets we live, work and spend time on, to the trains, bus services, cycle and walkways we use every day.
Te Whiwhinga mahi- The Opportunity- Principal Project Manager
To manage projects with attributes assessed to be of highly complex and to establish and lead project teams to deliver complex Auckland Transport (AT) projects which are safe, customer centric and value for money.
The role includes detailed design management, stakeholder management, procurement, contract management and construction management.
This role will provide coaching and lead initiatives to develop organizational knowledge of project management best practice as well as taking on team management responsibilities, as required
Key Tasks include:

• Establishing and leading transport assets project teams comprising both internal AT staff and external partners to enable the successful delivery of AT business objectives and optimise project performance in terms of time, cost and quality
• Overseeing project teams to ensure compliance to the AT Enterprise Project Management Framework and providing expert advice on legislation, regulations, guidelines and standards.
• Ensuring project strategies, plans and activities incorporate the safety philosophy of 'Vision Zero" and overall organisational and workplace safety.
• Leading internal and external reporting inputs and foster a culture of continuous improvement in all reporting requirements.
• Leading complex tender processes, implementing procurement strategies, and establishing governance arrangements to monitor provider, supplier, and contractor performance.
  
  

• Relevant industry-recognised tertiary qualification in engineering, construction, or project management
• Full membership of relevant professional body
• Preferably working towards Chartership in Engineering New Zealand
• Relevant postgraduate or Project Management qualifications - PRINCE2 Practitioner or PMP certified by PMI
• Minimum of 8 years' recent experience in design, project management and construction delivery
• Experience and positive track record in working with SAP or equivalent finance management systems
• Good understanding of, and ability to apply, safety in investigation, design, construction project stages including relevant Health & Safety regulations and legislation
• Recognised as a Subject Matter Expert in Project Management
  
  

• 25% discount on public transport services across Auckland
• Investment in your professional development and training
• Opportunity for greater leadership and accountability
• Modern CBD (Wynyard Quarter) waterfront-basedoffice
• Paid parental and partner leave
• Study assistance
• Health and Wellbeing benefits
• Professional memberships
• AT Connect groups such as Mana ka Māori, , and many more!
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Government Administration

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