Project Manager - 12 Months Fixed Term

Overview

Shape the Future of Sustainable Dairy Farming at Engender.

We are tackling one of the dairy industry's biggest challenges with world-first, laser-based sperm-sorting technology.

Our work helps farmers improve animal welfare, strengthen farm economics, and create a more sustainable future.

Backed by global genetics leader CRV and powered by a state-of-the-art R&D lab in Auckland, we're a diverse, world-class team pushing the boundaries of microfluidics, photonics, biology, and engineering.

If you're excited by cutting-edge science, big challenges, and work that makes a real impact on the world, you'll love being part of Engender.

The Role

We're seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to drive the successful delivery of high-impact projects.

You'll manage cross-functional project teams, ensuring work is delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

This role is key for ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of our development and delivery processes and bringing clarity, structure, and momentum to complex projects.

What You You'll Do

Implement industry-standard approaches to project management across the organisation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards

Plan, execute, monitor, and close key projects, defining scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resources

Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams across science, engineering, software, and quality management

Act as the main point of contact for project stakeholders, providing updates and managing expectations

Convene and chair meetings, develop agendas, take minutes, and maintain comprehensive project documentation

Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies, addressing issues proactively

Manage budgets, resources, and dependencies to ensure successful delivery

Collaborate closely with Quality and Product Managers to maintain alignment with business goals and required standards

Facilitate continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and supporting change management activities

About You

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, Life Sciences, Computer Science, or a related field

MBA, Masters in Project Management, or formal project management certification (e.g., PMP or PRINCE2) is highly desirable

Substantial experience managing complex projects, ideally within biotech, agriculture, engineering, or software / R&D environments

Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall)

Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while adapting to changing priorities

Excellent communication, organisation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

Skilled in project management tools such as Jira, MS Project, or Asana

Solutions-focused, proactive, and able to identify issues and develop workable strategies

Why Join Us?

Be part of a ground-breaking company redefining the future of farming

Work alongside some of the brightest minds in science and technology

Contribute to a mission with real-world impact - improving animal welfare and sustainability

Enjoy a modern workplace in Auckland's thriving waterfront

At Engender, you will be more than a Project Manager - you'll help deliver innovations that change the way the world farms.

Apply now!

Please note : We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit applications for this role.

Only direct applicants will be considered.

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