PMO Lead, New Zealand

About the role

TOMRA Food, a multinational provider of sensor-based sorting, peeling and post-harvest solutions for the food industry, is looking for a PMO Lead in New Zealand. You will lead the NZ Project Management team, advise local and global stakeholders and oversee the delivery of strategic, complex projects, acting as the link between New Zealand and the global Project Management Office.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the NZ Project Management team, translating global PMO priorities into local objectives
• Coach and develop a Junior Project Manager and allocate project assignments based on capability, development goals and capacity
• Lead workforce planning, including succession, recruitment, capability development and retention
• Maintain an integrated view of the NZ project portfolio, including risks, milestones, interdependencies and resource needs
• Lead portfolio and resource reviews, escalate risks and recommend priorities
• Drive delivery of strategic, cross-functional and international projects, accountable for scope, schedule, quality, risk and stakeholder alignment
• Champion the TOMRA Food Project Model and strengthen project governance
• Build relationships across the global PMO and communicate with technical teams, governance groups and senior leadership

Required profile

• 8+ years leading complex, cross-functional projects in an international environment
• Previous people leadership experience, including coaching and developing project professionals
• Degree in a relevant discipline (BSc, MSc, MBA or equivalent)
• Willingness to travel up to 30 days per year and work across time zones

Required skills

• Project governance, portfolio management and resource planning
• Stakeholder influence and excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in complex situations
• Nice to have: recognized PM certification (PMP or PRINCE2) and experience with NPD or product lifecycle projects in high-tech or automation environments

What we offer

• Birthday leave
• Employer superannuation contribution on top of base salary
• Eight weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Onsite car parking
• Employee referral bonus and Jubilee program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Global career opportunities and professional training and development