Project Manager - Transmission System Operatorat Transpower New Zealand Limited -
Permanent role in our Operations Process and Technology Improvement group Manage concurrent, complex, multiyear business
- change focused projects Support the Investment Delivery Manager and help enable the energy future!Build relationships and drive project outcomes.
Transpower's purpose is to empower the energy future for New Zealand
- a future that delivers a net-zero carbon economy and a reliable and secure electricity system.About the teamOur Operations Process and Technology Improvement (OPTI) group supports the Operations division to deliver solutions required to manage the real time power system and prepare for an increasingly electrified future.
https://www.transpower.co.nz/system-operator/our-system-operator-roe OPTI is responsible for identifying capability requirements to support future needs and providing a clear roadmap and investment plan for delivering the necessary capability uplift and business outcomes.
The group is working to optimise planning and investment decisions across key tools and processes (including SCADA applications, market systems, real time systems, and real time asset management technologies) utilised by our control rooms and other areas of Transpower.
The Investment Delivery team within OPTI provides the governance structure to ensure outcomes are delivered and seeks to maximise the resources and funding available, understanding technology dependencies and minimising change impacts, to deliver best value for money from investment undertaken by Operations.
The opportunityPlay a key role in supporting the Investment Delivery Manager applying project and change management practices to support System Operator project delivery.A business change-focused position, you will deliver business projects in the Operations Work Programme, collaborating with colleagues in ICT, and working with both internal and external stakeholders.
Check out the nature of our project here https://www.transpower.co.nz/system-operator/planning-future/system-operator-projectsYou'll also contribute to developing and assuring the project management practices in Investment Delivery Services and be part of the Transpower Project Management Practice (led from our Information Services and Technology division).
The Practice provides standardised methodology, tooling, processes etc and supports maturity of project management and the Community of Practice to share knowledge.Working with colleagues who care deeply, whilst enjoying intellectual stimulation and challenge, together we'll deliver meaningful projects that have real impact to both our organisation and Aotearoa!What will you bring?
Project delivery expertise (in both waterfall and agile) including production of business case and benefits realisation documentation.
Exposure to regulatory environments a bonus!
Competence in relevant Microsoft office software (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS Visio, MS PowerPoint, MS Project), workflow tools such as Jira.
Strong relationship management experience with both internal and external stakeholders including the ability to collaborate to gain consensus and cooperate across work areas to improve outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret complex problems or processes, identify and understand requirements and develop alternatives.
A degree qualification and ideally a project Management Certification e.g.
PMP (Project Management Professional) from PMI (Project Management Institute)Join us at Transpower Aotearoa is powered by the people who work here.
Every home, every marae, every electric vehicle, every hospital relies on the electricity we manage and deliver.
This is your opportunity to join us on a mission that affects all New Zealanders- every day and long into the future.With over 28 nationalities, our people provide diverse perspectives, knowledge, and deep and varied experience which they love to share.
We work in the office or on-site for a minimum of three days each week, which helps us build and maintain relationships, support learning, deliver outcomes, and sustain our culture.
This approach also offers staff the flexibility they need for both work and personal commitments, with adaptable daily start and finish times.Health and wellbeing are supported with a range of employee benefits including health and income protection insurance.Next steps To join our passionate team and New Zealand's Transmission System Operator, please review the position description on our careers site, and apply with your CV and cover letter, tailored for the role.Role closes on Monday, 1st September.
However, applications will be reviewed as received, and you may be contacted before the close date to arrange an initial informal conversation to facilitate shortlisting.Existing eligibility to work in New Zealand is required.