Portfolio Delivery Manager - Enterprise (Core Delivery)

• Bring your expertise and passion to a utility of critical national importance
• Lead a team to deliver 20 plus projects worth approximately $10m/year
• Five-year pipeline of work that positively impacts Aotearoa

Transpower is the commercially focused and regulated State-Owned Enterprise that owns and operates the National Grid. At the very heart of the energy sector, we provide the infrastructure and market systems that connect electricity generators to major users and distribution networks delivering power to homes and businesses nationwide (we don’t generate or retail electricity).

Our purpose is to empower the energy future for New Zealand — delivering a net-zero carbon economy and a reliable, secure electricity system. Learn more about what we do

About the team

Our Information Services and Technology (IST) Division delivers and supports Transpower’s ICT infrastructure and ~180 applications that interface with the grid, support system operations, and enable our corporate functions.

The IST Delivery Services team delivers circa $80m of ICT projects per annum across a mix of agile and waterfall methodologies. We are responsible for ensuring delivery is well-managed, appropriately resourced, and consistently executed to meet business outcomes.

About the opportunity

As part of the Delivery Services leadership team, you will lead the Core Delivery (Enterprise) portfolio — a high-volume portfolio of Tier 2 projects typically <$1m capex, focused on lifecycle uplift and enhancements across ~90 enterprise business applications (including Finance, HR and Asset Management systems).

You will lead a core team of two, supported by a flexible contractor and vendor delivery model, to ensure consistent, predictable delivery across the portfolio.

This role is about more than delivery — you will shape delivery practice, optimise portfolio flow, and lift capability across enterprise delivery.

Your focus will include

• Delivering a portfolio of projects to agreed outcomes (time, cost, quality, safety)
• Maintaining clear portfolio visibility, governance, and early risk identification
• Ensuring effective resource planning across internal teams, contractors, and vendors
• Strengthening stakeholder engagement and communication across the business
• Embedding consistent delivery practices aligned to Transpower’s Service Delivery Framework
• Driving continuous improvement across ways of working

What success looks like (12 months)

• A predictable, well-managed delivery cadence across the portfolio
• Improved visibility of risks, dependencies, and delivery performance
• Strong contractor and vendor contribution aligned to delivery outcomes
• Consistent application of delivery frameworks and governance
• Positive engagement with stakeholders across enterprise functions

What will you bring?

You will bring strong portfolio and delivery leadership experience, coupled with the ability to operate in complex, commercially focused environments.

You’ll be confident navigating ambiguity, influencing stakeholders, and driving outcomes through a mix of direct and indirect leadership.

Your experience includes

• 10+ years portfolio, programme, or project delivery experience in a large, commercially oriented environment
• 5+ years leading delivery across programmes, including vendor and partner engagement
• Strong financial management capability (planning, forecasting, risk management)
• Experience developing business cases and leading procurement processes
• Proven ability to build capability and effectively onboard delivery resources (permanent and contract)
• Demonstrated people leadership — motivating, developing, and setting standards across delivery teams

Relevant certifications (e.g. MSP, PMP) and experience across multiple delivery methodologies will be advantageous.

Why join us at Transpower

Every home, every marae, every hospital, and every business relies on the electricity we help deliver. This is your opportunity to contribute to work that impacts all New Zealanders — now and into the future.

You’ll join a diverse, collaborative workplace with over 28 nationalities represented, offering flexible working (including up to two days from home), competitive remuneration, and strong employee benefits. https://www.transpower.co.nz/about-us/careers/benefits

Next steps

Please review the position description available below and apply without delay!

Applications close Monday 29 th June, however, we will review and engage with candidates as applications are received.

Candidates must have existing eligibility to work in New Zealand.