Add expected salary to your profile for insightsWe are seeking a Principal Project Manager to join us at Central Hawke's Bay District Council. This is an existing role reporting to the Director Programme Delivery and will play a key leadership role within our Council to successfully lead and deliver a variety of externally funded projects, leading our Project Management team. This role is a unique opportunity for an energetic, innovative person to join the CHB Whanau and support the Central Hawke's Bay District Council to THRIVE.About the opportunity:This is a fantastic role that will suit someone who is outcome focused, enjoys a challenge and is able to take the initiative whilst building great relationships with our team and many stakeholders. You will join an established Programme Delivery team with some projects well developed, and some to be developed. You will have the opportunity to utilise your skills and experience to influence and lead Council projects to successful delivery for our community. At Central Hawke's Bay District Council, we pride ourselves in creating career pathways so this could be your next step! This is an opportunity to demonstrate your ability to achieve results and succeed.We have seen significant success with the delivery of projects across our infrastructure programme; no two days will be the same. We are a small council punching above our weight, with a passion to deliver excellence to our communities, recently heralded through our AA council mark rating.About you:As the Principal Project Manager, you will lead a diverse project team to deliver outcomes. You will need to be able to work across projects and develop scope while meeting and exceeding the expectations of stakeholders. You will need to be a self-starter that learns quickly and takes the initiative, you will be customer focused and bring energy to the team.You will have project/programme management experience, with specific expertise in managing community-focused infrastructure projects. You may have a technical background, or you may be a great project/programme manager. Your excellent communication and relationship management skills will be vital in your day-to-day dealings with project teams, consultants, contractors, key stakeholders, community groups, and the public.You will be managing a team of project managers, so having the ability to lead a team and provide direction will be critical to your success. However, we are open to hearing from project and programme managers who are ready for their first step into team leadership as you will be given support and mentoring to grow your career in CHBDC.In this full-time role, you will need to have a collaborative nature and share the Council's THRIVE values and its commitment to 'smarter thinking' so we can plan for tomorrow to futureproof Central Hawke's Bay.To be successful in your application, we expect you will have:Demonstrated success in the management and coordination of infrastructure design project and/or programme management.Have the legal right to work in New Zealand.How to apply:If you think you might be the person we're looking for, apply in confidence with your CV and Cover Letter.Applications close 6 January 2025.With a thriving district and strong connected community, Central Hawke's Bay is in a period of exciting growth and development. With some of the best beaches, fishing and diving spots, water sports, cycling, family friendly places and events, and so much more, there are plenty of great reasons to live and work in Central Hawke's Bay.
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