Position Overview
Exciting and challenging leadership role at the centre of IT change - Define what project delivery excellence looks like at Massey University!
We are reshaping the way we deliver IT services at Massey University and are looking for an experienced and dynamic leader for our Projects Delivery Practice. You’ll be a seasoned professional who knows how to manage project planning, reporting, and governance. Your expertise and approach will be crucial in ensuring the successful delivery, using best practice methodologies, of the right projects at the right time to the satisfaction of the business owner and end-user.
Mō wai mātou | About Us
We are a world-leading university in many academic disciplines and fields of research. Our point of difference is research that is connected to community and industry. Our IT Services team is evolving under new leadership, with a focus on enabling the university to meet its strategic goals.
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
The Practice Lead, Projects Delivery is responsible for the operational management and leadership of their practice area. The role oversees the end-to-end delivery of ITS-related projects, develops and maintains the project management and governance frameworks, and leads the team of experienced Senior IT Project Managers and Coordinators, as well as externally contracted staff as required. You may also be tasked with leading significant projects, if required.
Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
Provide Project Management Office services
Lead project and programme tracking and reporting activities
Manage a team that delivers and oversees digital projects
Ensure successful delivery of projects to time, cost, and quality targets
Implement effective project, programme, and portfolio management frameworks and methodologies
Ko koe tēnei | Who You Are
Tertiary qualification in IT or business management, or equivalent extensive industry experience
Industry-recognised certification in Project Management, Programme Management, Portfolio Management, and/or P3M at a practitioner or manager level
Minimum 7 years’ experience in an IT or IT-related position, with a deep background in project planning and delivery
Experience in implementing project and programme management and support practices
Experience in building and effectively managing cohesive teams, including the ability to coach and develop a team
Ko ngā hua o te tūranga? | What’s in it for you?
Up to 6.75% employer contribution to the UniSaver Superannuation Scheme
Five university holidays per year in addition to your annual leave
Subsidised Southern Cross Healthcare plan for you and your family
Access to a range of purchasing privileges and discounts at many businesses across NZ; including discounted membership to our fully equipped recreation centre and gym facilities
Access to a wonderful on-campus crèche/day care facilities for dependents of staff on our Manawatū campus
This is a full-time (37.5hrs) position. Many of the IT Services teams and business stakeholders are based on our Palmerston North campus, which is the preferred location for this role. Consideration may be given for the right candidate to be based at our Wellington Campus, however regular travel to Palmerston North will be required. Appointment will be commensurate of skills and experience within the $130 - $170K range.
