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Project Manager

Provide leadership, technical support, analysis, programme and project management to the University, as part of our 2019 - 2028 strategy. 

Mō te tūka | The role

We are looking for an exceptional Project Manager to work closely with our Senior Leadership Team to ensure successful management of a portfolio of activities that relate to institutional planning and reporting, and strategic priority project delivery. 

We have a strong pipeline of impactful project work and are looking for a champion with excellent project management and stakeholder management skills so we can continue to deliver high quality outcomes for our students, staff and partners.

You will be responsible for planning, overseeing and leading a number of critical projects. To be successful in this role you will need to be delivery focused with a strong track record of facilitating business change. You will have attention to detail but not lose sight of the end goals.

Tasks of the role include:

• Planning and programme management - lead the Project Management Office to support strategic projects
• Ensure projects are clearly scoped and delivered to budget, time and scope constraints
• Ensure Project resources are well coordinated including visible and accessible information
• Business case writing and facilitation
• Financial management, risk management and reporting 

This is a permanent role working 37.5 hours per week based at our Lincoln Campus.

Kā tino Pūkeka/Whēako | Essential skills/experience for the role

To be successful in this role you will need:

• A relevant tertiary qualification as well as a qualification one or more project management methodologies
• Demonstrable experience as a Project Manager
• Current knowledge and working experience with best practice project management principles, techniques and tools (e.g. Gantt charts, Issue and Project tracking software)
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Strong risk management capabilities
• Experience with the development and execution of project communication plans
• Experience working with senior stakeholders in large corporates or public sector organisations, in the delivery of complex projects and decision support
• Superb communication skills, with the ability to influence and affect change at all levels of the business
• Excellent report writing skills, including business case writing

Kā hua ka riro ki a koe | What's in it for you?

As an employee of Lincoln University, you can reap the rewards of working with a supportive team that cares about you.

From day one you will be eligible to our staff benefits such as:

• Professional growth with our staff training & development programme
• Work-life balance with a family-friendly, flexible work environment
• Free on-site car parking
• Six weeks paid leave per year
• Access to member benefits with the employer-based health insurance scheme
• A state of the art, on-campus gym with discounted fees
• Access to on-site early childhood centre with discounted staff rates 

Mō mātou | About us

As the longest-running land-based university in the Southern Hemisphere, Te Whare Wānaka o Aoraki | Lincoln University is here to enhance and enrich lives, growing the knowledge of our students so they can shape a world that benefits from a greater understanding of the relationship between our land, people and ecosystems.

With three academic faculties, one teaching division, several research centres, and a range of corporate service units, Lincoln University draws its students from throughout New Zealand and from over 60 countries. Lincoln University has a student roll of around 3,000 and approximately 600 staff.

Based on the outskirts of Christchurch with a beautiful campus on the plains of Te Waipounamu, Lincoln is the ideal location for outdoor adventure as well as city life with access to excellent schools, health, and recreation facilities.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Please apply online with your CV and cover letter. 

We do not accept applications via email, however specific enquiries relating to the role can be made to [email protected]

Applications for this role close at 6:00 PM, 2 October 2022.

Job Details

Reference #	2022-8267
Posted on	12 Sep 2022
Closes on	02 Oct 2022 18:00 NZST
Location(s)	Lincoln University Campus
Expertise	Project Management
Work type(s)	Permanent full-time
More details (document)	PD Planning Office Project Manager Sept 2022.pdf

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