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Head Of Project Management

Head Of Project Management

Salt Digital RecruitmentAuckland, Auckland, New Zealand
30+ days ago
Job description

We're partnering with a 2025 NZ Hi-Tech Awards finalist – a global innovator in electric motor and controller systems powering modern appliances.

With strong growth plans and a unique mix of start-up agility and big-brand strength, they're creating tech that makes a real impact.

They're now hiring a Head of PMO – a newly created leadership role.

You'll bring structure and delivery excellence to complex hardware projects, shape the PMO's future, and lead a skilled team of six across NZ and China.

Salary range – $170,000 – $210,000 based on experience and background

What you'll lead :

  • Build upon the PMO frameworks, processes, governance, delivery
  • Drive large, cross-functional product programs from idea to launch.
  • Connect engineering, manufacturing, finance, and leadership.
  • Ensure smooth, on-time, on-budget delivery with top-tier quality.
  • Get hands-on with complex, high-impact projects.

You're likely the one if you :

  • Have proven experience in leading high-tech high volume manufacturing projects.
  • (non-negotiable).

  • Good experience with Product Development Project management.
  • (non negotiable)

  • Need someone who is managing projects from EVT all the way to PVT. (non negotiable).
  • Come from a mechanical, electrical, or embedded software background.
  • (non-negotiable)

  • A current PMO Head / Lead or a Senior Project Manager with solid people leadership experience ready to step up.
  • Have built a PMO before in an R&D / manufacturing setting.
  • Confidently lead global teams and work with execs.
  • Know Stage Gate, Agile, and SDLC.
  • Why you'll love it :

  • Join the leadership team and shape strategy.
  • Hybrid model, flexible timings : 1 WFH day, 10am-2pm core hours.
  • Perks include parental leave, life insurance, company superannuation, and free parking.
  • Enjoy subsidised chef-made meals.
  • Work with top NZ engineering talent.
  • Staff discounts on group products.
  • Be engaged with minimal overseas travel (China)
  • Sound like your next move?

    Apply now or call DC ) or email at

    Open to look at candidates from overseas who tick all the boxes.

    #HeadPMO #ProjectLeadership #ManufacturingInnovation #EmbeddedSoftware #ElectricalEngineering #MechanicalEngineering #ProjectGovernance #LeadershipJobs #HighTechNZ

    We're proud to have been finalists for 2023 RCSA Awards in the Excellence in Client Service and Excellence in Candidate Care categories, and finalist for a 2023 SEEK Annual Recruitment Award in the Large Recruitment Agency of the Year category.

    At Salt, our mission is Creating Futures by putting our clients, candidates, partners, and team members at the heart of everything we do.

    We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who has contributed to our continued success.

    Job Information

    Job Reference : JO-

    Salary :

    NZ$ - NZ$ per annum + other benefits

    Salary per : annum

    Job Duration : Job Start Date :

    29 / 09 / 2025

    Job Industries : Technology

    Job Locations : Auckland

    Job Types : Permanent

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