Technical Project Manager Job Location: Christchurch, NZ
Our Department: Civil Construction Field Solutions (CCFS)
Does managing projects that help transform the civil construction industry using cutting-edge technologies excite you? What about working with talented engineers and industry professionals?
What You Will Do As a Technical Project Manager in our Civil Construction Field Solutions division, you will focus on managing engineering projects that are in the productisation phase (NPI) and research phase (NTI). You will work with cross-disciplinary engineering teams (HW, SW, FW, ME), product teams, and operations teams, to move hardware and software projects through the Trimble process from idea to implementation to first customer shipment. You should be highly process and people-oriented with an ability to influence others to get the job done. Possessing an agile mindset of continuous improvement is a must.
This role will involve:
Facilitating the Trimble internal T5 process, used for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects involving hardware, firmware, mechanical, and/or kitting. Facilitating the Trimble Learning Cycles process used for new technology introduction (NTI) projects. Acting as SCRUM Master for new Agile development teams, building trust, commitment, and accountability. Facilitating project gate review meetings to seek stakeholder approval. Providing regular project updates in an executive summary format that drives decisions and actions. Working with teams to develop and maintain schedules, budgets, and resource estimates that drive on-time and on-budget projects. Developing strong working relationships with key contributors. Using influence, persuasion, and teamwork to drive results against clear objectives. Measures of Success: Projects are delivered on time and to budget. Increase the velocity at which engineering can move projects from ideas to production-ready solutions. Become the go-to resource for project status, dependencies, and general questions across the portfolio. Create a culture in which engineers embrace, instead of resist, the process. What you will bring? Along with being a team player, with strong work prioritisation skills, you will also need to have:
5+ years of experience working on engineering teams developing embedded systems using GNSS, IMUs, Lasers, or other technology used in positioning and control. Very strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to clearly articulate status, risks, and recommendations to keep projects on time and within budget. Mastery of the Google Suite, SmartSheet (or similar Gantt chart tool), and Jira. A proven record of using influence, persuasion, and teamwork to drive results against clear objectives. Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies including Scrum and Kanban. Ability to quickly come up to speed on new products, projects, and technology. Able to maintain and prioritise work effectively within and across multiple projects and priorities. About Your Location Based at Trimble's campus in Christchurch, New Zealand, enjoy free parking, securely covered bike sheds, and a great team environment where people love our outstanding culture. You will appreciate our excellent employee benefits including a discretionary bonus, medical and life insurance, an active social club, an on-site gym, fitness programmes, and more.
Please Note: Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in New Zealand will be considered. About Our CCFS Division Trimble's Civil Construction Field Solutions division focuses on providing advanced technology solutions to enhance productivity, accuracy, and efficiency in civil construction projects. This division integrates hardware and software tools to support the entire construction lifecycle, from initial site assessment and planning through to design, construction, and ongoing maintenance.
Key offerings include machine control systems, site positioning systems, and software for project management and collaboration. These tools enable precise grading, excavation, paving, and site management, which help contractors and engineers streamline workflows, reduce rework, and improve overall project outcomes.
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