Project Manager in Christchurch

As a member of the Christchurch Operations Team your primary role as Project Manager is the responsibility for planning, executing, and delivering multiple projects on time, in scope and within budget ensuring that the Quality and Safety standards are met. The role is to ensure effective coordination across multidisciplinary teams, managing stakeholder expectations, and maintaining compliance with quality, cost and schedule expectations. The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for customers, internal teams, and external partners throughout the project lifecycle. The role is to ensure co-ordination and control of all commercial and technical aspects of the project with regards to the agreed purchase specification.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that applicable procedures for Project execution are followed.
• Ensure that Quality packs, including inspection records prior to shipping are completed.
• Any non-conformances are documented with root causes identified and actions implemented.
• Define and maintain Project Schedules.
• Co-ordinate activities across all domains, identifying and managing risks and critical paths as necessary.
• Lead regular meetings as required to ensure business continuity to include:

• Schedule progress and status.
• Budget costs/deviations.
• Critical path/at risk with alternative solutions.
• Customer led actions and changes (both technical and commercial).

• Total schedule. (Up to Warranty Expiration).
• Technical and commercial deliverables in alignment with client and business requirements.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Strong leadership capabilities – the ability to drive through Projects to conclusion.
• Understanding of Project Management, Planning, Procurement, Sales, Engineering and Production disciplines.
• Drive to resolve issues to meet Business and Customer needs and strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation.
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and requirements.
• Self-motivated and proficient in time management.
• IT literate with all department and business system tools.
• Financial awareness for budgeting and cost control.
• Experience of overseeing projects including installation, start-up and commissioning.
• Experience and knowledge of the relevant technology area (Metals industry) and Engineering principles including standards and technical documentation.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget.

EDUCATIONAL / PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possess a formal qualification in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent) and have at least 5 years’ experience in an engineering field.
• Prepared to travel to customer and supplier sites, sometimes at short notice, and be available outside normal working hours.

PRIMETALS VALUES

Primetals believes everyone should own responsibility to contribute and make a difference in the Company. The Primetals Values Framework established leadership behaviours for all professional roles, forming the basis of creating winning teams, building a successful Company and providing for a great working environment.

Take Ownership

• Take responsibility and ensure we fully understand our customer needs.
• Continuously reflect and build the strengths we need in the future.
• Understands customers need and acts on them.

Work Together

• Openly cooperate with colleagues and customers being curious and respectful.
• Listen and share knowledge and expertise to develop better solutions and enable personal growth.
• Works together with peers and others to find better solutions and ways of working.

Deliver Solutions

• Implement ideas and overcome challenges.
• Deliver on our promises, building trust and confidence.
• Uses knowledge and experience to deliver as a member of the team.