Project Manager - Network Platforms
Northpower
Date: 3 days ago
City: Whangarei, Northland
Contract type: Full time
Excellent opportunity to develop your digital project management skills in the electricity industry
An exciting new role has become available in our Network Platforms team for a Project Manager, based in our Whangarei office.
The role
Reporting to Strategic Initiatives Programme Manager, you’ll be working closely with our managers, engineers. platform developers, analysts and our vendors to deliver systems and business improvement projects. You will be leading project teams that extend across departments, and own projects throughout the project lifecycle. Major projects we have for you to get underway with include a GIS replacement, and an ADMS system upgrade.
Your responsibilities will include:
This is an excellent opportunity for a project manager to make their mark, working on essential projects and systems in the electricity industry, with cutting edge technology and internationally recognised vendors. You will receive benefits like:
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have experience working in a similar project management role in the digital and/or electricity industry, with asset management and operations systems. You’ll be someone with an understanding of how to deliver projects, manage change, and would come with previous project management and reporting knowledge.
You need to be comfortable working with a mix of project management and software development methodologies, as well as working with integrated, spatial and cloud systems.
We're looking for an individual who can demonstrate the following:
Northpower is a New Zealand owned electricity and fibre network provider for Whangarei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.
We are one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, and commercial sectors.
With over 1,400 plus staff working together across 16 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers, we pride ourselves on our excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements.
Get in touch!
We’d love to hear from you if you’re looking for a pivotal & career defining role within a growing team and feel inspired to lead a challenging project! Direct your profile to our career’s website and apply today!
Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open. Send in your interest early!
Unfortunately, applications from those without the right to work in New Zealand cannot be considered.
Note: Northpower has an in-house recruitment team who manage recruitment for all our vacancies. If you're interested in a role with us, we would encourage you to apply directly online to us, as we don't accept candidates via agency (unless the role is advertised by the agency at our request).
An exciting new role has become available in our Network Platforms team for a Project Manager, based in our Whangarei office.
The role
Reporting to Strategic Initiatives Programme Manager, you’ll be working closely with our managers, engineers. platform developers, analysts and our vendors to deliver systems and business improvement projects. You will be leading project teams that extend across departments, and own projects throughout the project lifecycle. Major projects we have for you to get underway with include a GIS replacement, and an ADMS system upgrade.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Define, scope, and develop business cases with stakeholders
- Execute projects within the Northpower Network Strategic Initiative portfolio, from vendor selection, though implementation, delivery, and handover
- Deliver outcomes relating to Customer Experience, Asset Management, Network Operations and other functions.
- Support change management, analysts, developers, and business users with project delivery.
- Monitor and report on multiple project milestones and activities
This is an excellent opportunity for a project manager to make their mark, working on essential projects and systems in the electricity industry, with cutting edge technology and internationally recognised vendors. You will receive benefits like:
- Rewarding remuneration package and a range of retail discounts through the Boost employee benefits programme
- Growth opportunity to learn new technology and work on your professional development with a large organisation
- An in-house well-being programme – a Peer Support Network, Kaitaiaki, Group discounted medical insurance with Southern Cross and EAP Services
- A friendly workplace where people are valued and appreciated
- Discounted gym membership
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have experience working in a similar project management role in the digital and/or electricity industry, with asset management and operations systems. You’ll be someone with an understanding of how to deliver projects, manage change, and would come with previous project management and reporting knowledge.
You need to be comfortable working with a mix of project management and software development methodologies, as well as working with integrated, spatial and cloud systems.
We're looking for an individual who can demonstrate the following:
- Ability to build trust and maintain strong collaborative working relationships
- Exceptional influencing and change management capability
- Excellent communication (written and verbal), presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Able to negotiate with diverse stakeholders in a multicultural environment
- A proactive approach, tackling challenges head-on and seeking solutions
- Experience with Geospatial, Distribution Management/SCADA, Customer Management, and Asset Management systems are advantageous
- Financial literacy and ability to write reports and manage project budgets
- Enjoy working in team environments, yet able to work self-directed
- Strong digital skills, with proficiency in MS Excel and Project
- Ability to prioritise, plan and organise workload
Northpower is a New Zealand owned electricity and fibre network provider for Whangarei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.
We are one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, and commercial sectors.
With over 1,400 plus staff working together across 16 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers, we pride ourselves on our excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements.
Get in touch!
We’d love to hear from you if you’re looking for a pivotal & career defining role within a growing team and feel inspired to lead a challenging project! Direct your profile to our career’s website and apply today!
Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open. Send in your interest early!
Unfortunately, applications from those without the right to work in New Zealand cannot be considered.
Note: Northpower has an in-house recruitment team who manage recruitment for all our vacancies. If you're interested in a role with us, we would encourage you to apply directly online to us, as we don't accept candidates via agency (unless the role is advertised by the agency at our request).
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