Senior Project Manager

Wellington

Seeking a highly experienced PM for a large and complex procurement programme.

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Job description
Likemind works with people who share our approach to work and living …
We are about adding value, connecting the dots, and delivering a solution to take the pain away.  We believe that when the right connections are made, amazing things can happen.

  
Our client is seeking a highly experienced and capable Senior Project Manager for an initial contract until the end of the financial year, but is expected to extend until the end of 2026. 
To hit the ground running, it is essential to have in-depth knowledge and experience in:
  • Project Managing very large + complex procurement processes
  • Managing large procurement programmes 
  • Vendor engagement and management
  • Supply chain 
  • Working closely with a vast range of stakeholders.
This role requires someone who can maintain a delivery focus and deliver the outputs that the project needs; therefore, strong planning and management skills are key to successful delivery.   
The importance of the work demands someone with experience engaging with various internal and external stakeholders. It is paramount to be able to develop credibility quickly, honestly, and genuinely.

Given the size and importance of the project, we are looking for a professional with no less than ten years of project management experience - this will be necessary to navigate the complexity of this assignment successfully.
In addition to the subject matter experience sought, we are looking for a highly experienced Senior Project Manager who is:
  • Delivery-focused and pragmatic
  • Able to add value from day one, and excels at establishing good processes and structures
  • Very comfortable working within a fast-paced, complex and ambiguous environment.
If you feel you could add value to this role, and this important role, we’d love to hear from you today!
  
Please note, that you must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand. Background and various pre-employment checks are part of the recruitment process.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We do all we can to encourage collaborative and diverse working environments throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Key details

Government / Local Government

Federal Government

Contract

Wellington

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