Project Manager - Business Development Specialist
New Plymouth and Tauranga
This just might be the opportunity you are looking for. If you thrive in engagement across a business and have a passion for leading initiatives, join us as a Project Manager – Business Development Specialist.
Your strategic input and innovative approach will be crucial in shaping project proposals and managing resources to bring ideas to life. Our projects and clients are leading the way in decarbonisation, electrification, and renewable generation in New Zealand. You have the potential to transform our industry, and we want you to join our team!
What we offer you
Positive and supportive team culture and the opportunity to thrive in a genuinely caring and fun environment
Loads of flexibility – we embrace hybrid working, so if you'd like to work a couple of days a week from home (or the beach) – that's fine by us
All the usual stuff, but way better – 4% KiwiSaver, ability to buy extra leave, paid volunteer days, free fruit in the office, amazing Parental Leave entitlements, free life and medical insurance – Wow!!!
As much growth and development as you can take! We are one of the top workplaces to grow your career (2023 LinkedIn Top Companies List for Aotearoa).
About the role
Step into the role of Project Manager – Business Development Specialist and become a driving force behind Powerco's innovative projects. You'll manage and deliver key business development initiatives that go beyond our core regulated business. Your focus will be on Build, Own, Operate, and Maintain (BOOM) projects for energy assets and private renewable connection infrastructure, with opportunities in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and generation assets.
This is a high impact and influential role with loads of variety and plenty of diverse stakeholder engagement. Within our highly collaborative model, you will be instrumental in establishing the right things to work on, fostering high quality decisions and ensuring the work is delivering the required value to the business. By providing strategic advice, crafting innovative project plans, and leading dynamic cross-functional teams, you'll play a crucial role in driving Powerco's growth and success in the energy sector.
To be a success in this role, you will need:
Highly developed skills and experience in project management, with a focus on energy infrastructure, renewable assets, or BOOM project environments.
Ability to engage and quickly establish and maintain strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
Demonstrated strategic and big picture thinking, always looking ahead
Ability to thrive and lead in uncertain, complex and ambiguous situations, agility and adaptability is key
Able to drive high performance through others, ensuring that the workstream teams maintains focus and momentum towards achieving the goals
It would ideal if you have:
Demonstrated success in managing feasibility and development phases, including cost estimation, budget oversight, and resource coordination.
Creativity and ability to solve problems in unconventional ways.
Experience working on unregulated energy projects and private infrastructure, ideally within New Zealand.
About us
Our purpose is to connect communities. It's at the heart of everything we do as we serve our customers now and into the future. At Powerco, we're passionate about doing mahi that keeps over 1.1 million customers connected and enables energy choices as we support Aotearoa on the journey to a low-carbon future.
Nga Tikanga - Our Way, is what guides us to achieve our purpose and ensures we're better together, work smarter, proud to be here, and future focused in how we work together with each other, our communities, and industry stakeholders.
Applications close Wednesday 13 November, 2024. We are reviewing applications as they come in, so don't wait to apply!
Our ability to get the best out of people is what sets Powerco apart. We realise that candidates – especially from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds – often won't apply for roles unless they meet ALL the criteria. We encourage anyone who shares our passion for connecting communities to apply for any role that aligns to your strengths and interests. We will provide a safe space where you can bring your whole self to work and thrive.
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