Programme Manager

Key Responsibilities

• The Program Manager is a key leadership role within Auckland Transport, responsible for the end-to-end delivery of Group Shared Service initiatives
• The role builds and leads cross-functional (matrix) programme teams, responsible for cost effective and timely project planning, procurement, communication and engagement, delivery, commissioning, and handover.
• The role positively and proactively represents the program internally within AT and Council Family and externally with mana whenua, partners, stakeholders, media, and the wider Auckland community.
• To be successful, at times the Program Manager will work in an adaptable and fluid way on initiatives to enable collaboration, cross-skilling and development within a specific program and also within the wider business. This may involve short-term projects in virtual teams and/or the adoption of adaptable work practices.

Qualification & Requirements

As a recognized subject matter expert in Program Management, you will bring:

• 15+ years extensive Programme delivery experience (preferably within a Technology space)
• Minimum 5 years experience in a leadership role
• A relevant tertiary qualification and/or MSP or equivalent industry recognised qualification
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively at all organisational levels
• Experience of leading large cross functional teams
• A good understanding and appreciation of the workings and functions of local government, including current and future business drivers and statutory requirements
• A high level of resilience and persistence with the ability to manage challenging, ambiguous and complex issues logically

Benefits

At AT, we embrace inclusion and fully support building a diverse workplace where people come first and we feel safe, respected, valued and supported, inclusive of our differences. Our values are more than just words – they are integral to everything we do. Manaakitanga – We care, Tiakitanga – Safe with us, Whanaungatanga – We connect, Auahatanga – Better, bolder, together.

In addition, we also offer:

• Investment in your professional development and training
• Opportunity for greater leadership and accountability
• Modern CBD (Wynyard Quarter) waterfront-based office
• Paid parental and partner leave
• Study assistance
• Health and Wellbeing benefits
• Professional memberships
• AT Connect groups such as Mana ka Māori, Women@AT, and many more!