Information Technology Project Manager

IT Project Manager

• Global Market leading FMCG organisation
• Flexible work arrangements (3 days per week in the Auckland office)
• Inclusive, high performing and collaborative environment
• 12 month Fixed Term Contract in Auckland with possible extension

The Company

Goodman Fielder sits within the Wilmar Group, a leading global Agribusiness Group known for its high quality processed agricultural products. Together, we pride ourselves on making everyday food better for everyone. We own a host of iconic brands that generations have grown up with and put in their supermarket trolleys every week.

Our aspiration is to be the leading integrated food business in the Region. We are a team that believes that anything is possible. A team that understands our business and focuses on the right things that make the biggest difference and one that considers our end-to-end value chain when making decisions to optimise our business. We drive change as an opportunity for us to innovate and transform our business and to achieve beyond what we think is possible.

The Opportunity

At Goodman Fielder we are on a journey to revolutionise and transform our business, and we're looking for capable team players with a hunger for bringing our vision to life. We are passionate about our brands and building a culture where we believe anything is possible.

Goodman Fielder is currently undergoing a business transformation, with a number of programs requiring significant IT delivery components. As an IT Project Manager, you would join the Auckland head office team and report to the GF NZ IT Portfolio Manager.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled IT Project Manager to lead our project teams in delivering exceptional technology solutions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing complex IT projects, focused on the successful delivery of significant IT projects in accordance with IT PMO processes and governance to scope, quality, budgetary and time targets. This role requires strong leadership capabilities, business acumen, technical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. An appetite to understand the end to end business processes while working with an IT Business Analyst and a highly engaged business team will be important to the individuals success.

What you will do

• Work in close collaboration and build relationships with business, operational stakeholders and external parties to deliver optimal outcomes in a timely and efficient manner.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders, IT project teams, including analysts, business resources, external resources and vendors, to ensure identified project outcomes and objectives are met.
• Facilitate the creation of detailed business cases through in depth analysis of requirements to define project scope, goals, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business and operational objectives and support project initiation and funding approvals.
• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, including comprehensive schedules, financial forecasts and budgets aligned with business and operational goals.
• Monitor project financials, track expenditures, and manage budget variances to ensure projects are delivered within approved financial budgets.
• Proactively identify, assess, and manage risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring timely resolution and mitigation strategies are in place.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and issues effectively to stakeholders and senior management through regular status reports and presentations.
• Foster a collaborative team environment, providing leadership, guidance, and mentoring to project team members.
• Utilise and comply with our PMO Governance, processes and tools to plan, execute, and control projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
• Participate in post-implementation reviews and lessons learned sessions to continuously improve project delivery and outcomes.
• Mentor and motivate project team members to influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.

What you need

• Minimum of 10 years proven ability to successfully deliver large-scale projects on time and within budget as a hands-on project manager.
• Proven track record in delivering large-scale business and operational transformation projects.
• Proven ability to collaborate closely with business and operational stakeholders to effectively navigate project challenges.
• Flexibility and resilience to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change in a fast paced environment.
• Highly developed skills in relationship management with the ability to motivate, inspire and persuade as well as demonstrate empathy and an understanding of, and sensitivity to stakeholders' needs
• Sound analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to grasp new concepts quickly, mental flexibility and active listening which allows individuals to adapt to new environments and master skills with minimal supervision.
• The ability to engage in self-reflection which leads to a desire to build skills through self-improvement.
• A proactive, ‘can do’ attitude, resilient in the face of ambiguity and able to adjust to shifting priorities and rapid change.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail, ability to prioritise and multitasking skills.
• Exemplary written, oral and presentation communication stakeholder engagement skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business or a related field.
• Experience with FMCG solutions would be advantageous.
• Experience with sales and distribution systems would be advantageous.
• Experience with SAP financials would be advantageous.
• PMP / PRINCE II certification is highly regarded.
• Agile / Scrum certification is highly regarded.

What to expect from us

With sites spanning across the Australasian region, working as part of a highly driven team at Goodman Fielder, you can expect the opportunity to build your own home-grown career across functions, locations and brands.

In return for your passion and success, we will reward you with a competitive remuneration package and help you to achieve personal and professional growth and development. At Goodman Fielder, we aim to be a destination employer in the food industry where we don't just offer jobs - we offer long term careers.

For more information on this job opportunity or other roles available at Wilmar/Goodman Fielder, please visit our careers page.

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