Zespri is a proudly grower-owned and established organization. We embody the innovative and cooperative spirit of our industry’s pioneer growers and have an unrelenting focus on delivering delicious, healthy, top-quality kiwifruit to our consumers every time. Zespri kiwifruit is New Zealand’s largest horticultural export, and it is distributed to over 54 countries worldwide.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to lead and drive process improvement initiatives within our Innovation Project Management Office (i PMO). This role is crucial in ensuring our PMO delivers maximum value to the organization by streamlining processes, enhancing efficiency, and promoting best practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, process improvement methodologies, and a passion for optimizing PMO operations.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage projects focused on improving PMO processes, including but not limited to:
Project initiation and planning
Project execution and monitoring
Risk and issue management
Reporting and communication
Identify areas for process improvement (i.e. automation and AI integration) within the PMO through data analysis, stakeholder feedback, and industry best practices.
Develop and implement process improvement plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and success metrics.
Facilitate workshops and training sessions to educate PMO staff and the innovation team on new and improved processes.
Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to ensure alignment and buy-in for process changes.
Monitor the effectiveness of implemented process improvements and adjust as needed.
Maintain documentation of PMO processes and procedures.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of PMO methodologies and best practices.
Stay up to date on industry trends and emerging technologies in project management and process improvement.
Manage project budgets and resources effectively.
Report regularly on project progress and outcomes to PMO & innovation leadership.
Provide general support as required to the IPMO and innovation leaders to achieve targeted innovation outcomes.
Help drive a culture of innovation across the broader innovation team, including modeling behaviors and values.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Project Management, or a related field.
Proven experience (5+ years) as a Project Manager, with a focus on process improvement within a PMO environment.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Project Management and Information Technology
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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