Programme Manager

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About the Opportunity

Lead ICT delivery for a major, high-profile national infrastructure programme
Own the integrated programme plan across multiple technology workstreams
Coordinate delivery partners including vendors, OEMs and specialist suppliers
Drive outcomes across dependencies, changing requirements and complexity
Ensure readiness for safe entry into service and operational transition

What You’ll Bring

10+ years’ senior programme leadership in complex environments
Strong governance, integrated planning, RAID and dependency management
Vendor, procurement and contract management experience
Budget ownership, forecasting, financial controls and change management
Experience across infrastructure, systems integration, cybersecurity or similar

What’s on Offer

High-profile programme with genuine national significance
Opportunity to lead end-to-end IT delivery across major partners
Strong senior stakeholder engagement and governance exposure
A role suited to programme leaders who thrive in ambiguity and complexity
Meaningful work across technology, infrastructure and operational readiness

Next Steps?
To keep things simple, we ask that all applications are submitted through this advert. We’ll review applications as they come in and be in touch.

For any questions give Steven Sandhu a call on +64 27 337 8380 and quote Job ID: 18661 for a confidential chat.

To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.

Tribe is a group of specialist teams, each of who truly understand their world, and together they partner to understand yours. Whether you’re looking for your next opportunity or recruiting, we’re all about bringing people together for a shared purpose. Find your people.

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