Job Description
Full job description
Job Title
Senior Project Manager
Job Description Summary
The Senior Project Manager / Programme Delivery Manager is responsible for leading the delivery of complex capital and refurbishment projects across the Upper North Island Corrections portfolio, covering Auckland Prison and Waikeria Prison. This role provides strategic oversight of project and programme delivery, ensuring alignment with client objectives, contractual requirements, and organisational standards.
The position plays a critical leadership role in developing and mentoring a team of project professionals, ensuring consistency of delivery, strong commercial performance, and high‑quality stakeholder engagement across multiple secure sites.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Project & Programme Delivery
Provide high‑level oversight of projects across the Corrections portfolio, aligned to annual budgets and client requirements.
Develop and manage master project plans, budgets, and timelines.
Oversee all phases of project delivery, including concept, design, construction, and handover.
Ensure project outcomes meet contractual, operational, and quality expectations.
Stakeholder Engagement
Act as the primary liaison between clients, facility management teams, and project stakeholders.
Provide clear, timely communication on progress, risks, and recommendations.
Deliver regular updates to internal stakeholders, including senior leadership, on project performance and financial outcomes.
Governance & Compliance
Ensure adherence to corporate policies, building codes, safety regulations, and contractual obligations.
Monitor and report on project performance, risks, and compliance metrics.
Manage consultant and contractor procurement, contracting, and performance oversight.
Financial & Contract Management
Develop and monitor annual project budgets, including monthly reviews and forecasting.
Review and approve requisitions, change orders, and invoices.
Ensure project teams meet business and client contractual requirements, including KPIs and reporting obligations.
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3–5 project professionals across Auckland and Waikeria.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Support capability development to ensure consistent, high‑quality delivery.
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to enhance project delivery processes, tools, and methodologies.
Support business development and client engagement initiatives as required.
Key Relationships
Internal
Project Delivery Manager
Project Managers and Project Coordinators
Facilities Management Teams
Senior Leadership Team
Commercial, Finance, and Health & Safety Teams
External
Client representatives
Client‑side project managers
Contractors, consultants, and engineers
Regulatory and compliance stakeholders
Vendor and service partners
Key Competencies
Client Focus & Relationship Management
Strategic Leadership & Decision‑Making
High Commercial Acumen (financial literacy and legal understanding)
Communication Excellence (oral and written)
Organisational & Time Management Skills
Technical Proficiency in Project Delivery
Risk Management & Problem‑Solving
People Management & Development
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, or a related discipline.
Minimum 5+ years’ experience delivering complex capital or infrastructure projects.
Minimum 3+ years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
Experience in government, justice, or high‑security environments preferred.
PPP contract knowledge highly desirable.
Professional certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) advantageous.
Strong commercial, financial, and contractual understanding.
INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”
Job Title
Senior Project Manager
Job Description Summary
The Senior Project Manager / Programme Delivery Manager is responsible for leading the delivery of complex capital and refurbishment projects across the Upper North Island Corrections portfolio, covering Auckland Prison and Waikeria Prison. This role provides strategic oversight of project and programme delivery, ensuring alignment with client objectives, contractual requirements, and organisational standards.
The position plays a critical leadership role in developing and mentoring a team of project professionals, ensuring consistency of delivery, strong commercial performance, and high‑quality stakeholder engagement across multiple secure sites.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Project & Programme Delivery
Provide high‑level oversight of projects across the Corrections portfolio, aligned to annual budgets and client requirements.
Develop and manage master project plans, budgets, and timelines.
Oversee all phases of project delivery, including concept, design, construction, and handover.
Ensure project outcomes meet contractual, operational, and quality expectations.
Stakeholder Engagement
Act as the primary liaison between clients, facility management teams, and project stakeholders.
Provide clear, timely communication on progress, risks, and recommendations.
Deliver regular updates to internal stakeholders, including senior leadership, on project performance and financial outcomes.
Governance & Compliance
Ensure adherence to corporate policies, building codes, safety regulations, and contractual obligations.
Monitor and report on project performance, risks, and compliance metrics.
Manage consultant and contractor procurement, contracting, and performance oversight.
Financial & Contract Management
Develop and monitor annual project budgets, including monthly reviews and forecasting.
Review and approve requisitions, change orders, and invoices.
Ensure project teams meet business and client contractual requirements, including KPIs and reporting obligations.
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3–5 project professionals across Auckland and Waikeria.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Support capability development to ensure consistent, high‑quality delivery.
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to enhance project delivery processes, tools, and methodologies.
Support business development and client engagement initiatives as required.
Key Relationships
Internal
Project Delivery Manager
Project Managers and Project Coordinators
Facilities Management Teams
Senior Leadership Team
Commercial, Finance, and Health & Safety Teams
External
Client representatives
Client‑side project managers
Contractors, consultants, and engineers
Regulatory and compliance stakeholders
Vendor and service partners
Key Competencies
Client Focus & Relationship Management
Strategic Leadership & Decision‑Making
High Commercial Acumen (financial literacy and legal understanding)
Communication Excellence (oral and written)
Organisational & Time Management Skills
Technical Proficiency in Project Delivery
Risk Management & Problem‑Solving
People Management & Development
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, or a related discipline.
Minimum 5+ years’ experience delivering complex capital or infrastructure projects.
Minimum 3+ years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
Experience in government, justice, or high‑security environments preferred.
PPP contract knowledge highly desirable.
Professional certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) advantageous.
Strong commercial, financial, and contractual understanding.
INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Project Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services sector. This role in Auckland offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services is a plus.