Programme Manager - - 44578 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

Are you ready to make a significant impact on a transformative project? Fletcher Construction is seeking a talented and innovative Programme Manager to lead planning excellence for Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi (Te Awa Kairangi).

About the Role

In this senior leadership role, you will be responsible for the overall programme management and planning function for Te Awa Kairangi. Leading a team of planners, you'll work closely with construction and engineering leaders to ensure project sequencing, forecasting and reporting support successful project delivery. Your expertise will help identify opportunities to improve productivity, manage programme risks and optimise delivery outcomes.

Lead the development, management, and ongoing optimisation of the project programme using Primavera P6
Lead the planning function, providing direction and support to a team of two planners
Partner with construction and engineering teams to develop practical, achievable delivery sequences
Monitor progress against programme milestones and identify risks, delays, and recovery opportunities
Deliver programme governance, reporting, forecasting and schedule analysis to support project decision-making
Drive continuous improvement in planning practices, programme governance and project outcomes

What you’ll bring to the role

12+ years' experience in programme management, construction planning or scheduling on large infrastructure or civil projects
Advanced Primavera P6 capability and extensive experience managing complex project programmes
Strong understanding of construction methodologies and engineering-led project delivery
Proven experience leading a planning function and mentoring planning professionals
Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Engineering Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders

About Te Awa Kairangi

Te Awa Kairangi Alliance is delivering transport, walking and cycling improvements to the SH2 Melling interchange and rail station, as part of a wider flood protection and city revitalisation programme. Fletcher Construction is working with Alliance partners AECOM, NZTA, Taranaki Whānui and Ngāti Toa Rangatira to deliver this transformative project.

About Us

Fletcher Construction is a leading construction and infrastructure business delivering complex projects that support New Zealand’s communities, economy and future growth. Working across three brands, Fletcher Construction, Higgins and Brian Perry Civil, our teams deliver infrastructure and civil engineering projects, alongside maintaining and operating critical transport networks - bringing deep local knowledge, technical excellence and a strong commitment to safe, high-quality delivery.

As part of VINCI Construction, a global leader in construction, we are guided by our vision – Build Better Together. We draw on the strength of an international network of more than 1,300 business units operating in over 100 countries, combining global expertise with the local decision making and relationships that enable successful delivery in New Zealand.

Interested? Apply Now!

We are actively looking to fill this role and encourage your early application. Applications are reviewed regularly, and we reserve the right to remove the advertisement before the advertised closing date.

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. So, if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are enriched by many nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.