EPMO Manager – Lead Enterprise Project Management Office

About the role

We are seeking an experienced EPMO Manager to lead the Enterprise Project Management Office at PHF Science, a New Zealand public research organisation. This senior, full‑time permanent position will guide project delivery and portfolio management to support our science research and strategy execution.

Key responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership, management and strategic direction for the EPMO.
• Oversee project delivery and portfolio management frameworks across PHF Science.
• Lead a team of project managers and collaborate with senior leadership to align projects with business goals.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and on budget.
• Act as a support services function enabling science research and strategy execution.

Required profile

• Minimum ten years’ experience managing teams and delivering complex enterprise‑wide programmes.
• Proven track record of building and leading high‑performing teams.
• Experience implementing portfolio management to support strategy execution.
• Strong ability to influence and work across organisational teams.
• Tertiary qualification in Project Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or a related field.

Required skills

What we offer

• Flexible working options across Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch.
• Four weeks annual leave plus additional leave days and ESR days.
• 15 days sick leave & service leave after five years.
• Annual volunteer day, free flu vaccinations, life insurance and physical loss benefit.
• Subsidised Southern Cross insurance, retail discounts and Employee Assistance Programme.