Program Manager

Job Title: Program Manager Location: New Zealand Employment Type: Full-timeAbout the Role We are looking for an experienced and strategic Program Manager to lead and oversee multiple interrelated projects, ensuring successful delivery of key business outcomes. This role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to drive alignment across teams while maintaining focus on performance, risks, and benefits realisation.Key Responsibilities • Develop, manage, and execute program plans that align with organisational strategy • Lead and guide project managers and cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive delivery • Monitor program progress, milestones, scope, and budget performance • Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies across projects • Engage and communicate with stakeholders at all levels, providing clear status updates and insights • Ensure program governance, quality assurance, and compliance with company standards • Drive continuous improvement initiatives that optimise delivery processes and outcomes • Manage relationships with external vendors, partners, and industry stakeholders as needed • Prepare executive reports, business cases, and benefit realisation assessmentsRequirements • Proven experience in program management or senior-level project leadership • Strong communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills • Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously • Solid understanding of program governance, budgeting, and reporting frameworks • Experience with project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) • Strategic mindset combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Valid New Zealand work rightsPreferred • Professional certifications such as PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or MSP • Experience in industries such as technology, infrastructure, logistics, finance, or public sector • Ability to lead organisational change and transformation initiativesWhat We Offer • Leadership role with high visibility and strategic influence • Opportunities for career progression and professional development • Collaborative culture and supportive executive leadership • Opportunity to drive meaningful impact across the New Zealand organisation