Project Controls Lead Full-time Job

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Job Title: Programme and Project Controls Lead

The Programme and Project Controls Lead position offers a unique opportunity for an experienced individual to play a crucial role in the mentoring and leadership of programme and project controls. This role involves collaborating closely with Programme/Project Managers/Directors to ensure effective management of scope, time, and cost, along with generating timely and accurate reports for the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Board.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish, maintain, and enhance a standard set of programme and project controls tools, processes, and templates for accurate tracking and reporting of cost and time.
• Develop and manage a standard set of programme/project schedules to facilitate visibility of critical path, resource allocation, key milestones, and delivery progress transparency.
• Implement a standard approach for Earned Value analysis across all capital programmes/projects.
• Collect, consolidate, analyze, and report on programme and project controls data, including designing reporting dashboards for informed decision-making.
• Oversee project controls at a portfolio, programme, and project level to support successful outcomes.
• Lead the implementation of robust scheduling and cost controls through education, training, and day-to-day support.

Requirements:

• 7 - 10 years of PQE relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in programme and project controls, scheduling, or commercial management of infrastructure delivery.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Extensive experience in managing programme/project controls in a complex environment.
• Strong project/programme management and planning skills with significant experience in strategic large-scale delivery.
• Deep understanding of infrastructure planning, design, and delivery processes.
• Excellent facilitation skills and the ability to simplify complex information.
• Project Management certification is desired.

Benefits and Culture

At AT, inclusivity is embraced, and a diverse workplace that values people's well-being and differences is fostered. The core values of Manaakitanga, Tiakitanga, Whanaungatanga, and Auahatanga are integral to everything the organization does.

What's in it for you?

• Investment in professional development and training.
• Opportunities for greater leadership and accountability.
• Modern CBD (Wynyard Quarter) waterfront-based office.
• Paid parental and partner leave.
• Study assistance and health/wellbeing benefits.
• Professional memberships.

Application Details

If you meet the requirements for this role, please send your updated CV along with a cover letter to lynn.miller@at.govt.nz. For further information or inquiries, you can contact Lynn Miller using the provided email address.

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To apply for this job, please click here or visit our job site and enter the job code 65885HL.

Location:

Auckland CBD

Benefits:

Great Salary and Flexible Working