Senior Project Manager- Hardware
Invenco, New Zealand

Why Invenco?

Here are our top three reasons for why you want to join Invenco:

• Culture: Down-to-earth, open culture that values diversity amp; inclusivity.

• Products: We’re building new amp; unique products for the payments industry if you are a techie this is the place to be.

• Global: We’re a global company opportunity for travel, being part of a diverse team and international secondments as well.

Invenco Work Environment

• We have an agile environment, with a focus on collaboration.
• We offer flexible working and aim to look after our people. At Invenco we understand you have commitments outside of work which could be picking up the kids from school, having a run during the day or just making sure you get to surf a great offshore before work.

• We are a down-to-earth, open culture that values diversity amp; inclusivity and encourage our people to bring their authentic selves to work. In our last survey 78% of employees felt that we had an inclusive environment.
• Based in six countries we have over 32 different nationalities, and we celebrate our cultural differences with cultural lunches and celebrations.
• You can bring your dog into the office or if you don’t have a dog can enjoy our canine visitors that day.

Invenco Benefits:

We look after our people at Invenco our biggest focus is our culture and ensuring we create a positive work environment. Our culture is based on our values, Winning, Collaboration and Innovation. We continuously look at ways to make improvements and regularly ask for employee feedback and input.

Our key benefits include:

• Our office is based on the North Shore close to the motorway and 20 minutes from the best beaches in Auckland!

• Performance-based pay, training and development opportunities, challenging work.
• You get your birthday off!
• Discounted medical insurance, onsite gym and access to EAP services.
• We offer ongoing learning and development courses, investing in our people’s growth is key.
• You also have the flexibility to balance your work-life in a way that's right for you.

• Free car parking

Position Information:

The purpose of the role is to project manage both New Product Development and technology projects from conception through to mass production and deployment.

• Effectively lead hardware and technology development projects through our phase gate and agile development processes.
• Manage all aspects of the project scope including quality, timeframes, deliverables, development cost, and projected bill of material cost.
• Owning projects through all phases of development including concept requirements development (MRD/PRD), design and development planning (work estimates, resource planning etc.) Product development, dev unit assembly and distribution (EVT, DVT, PVT) as well as NPI and initial product release.
• Be an advocate for our Product Development Process and running exceptional projects
• Help drive our Agile framework, in particular our Program Increment planning and associated processes and metrics
• Thrive in ambiguous settings, simultaneously advancing high pressure projects and initiatives while continually adapting and improving our Product Development Process.
• Act as a positive change agent in the delivery space, embedding agile practices and process

Skills and experience required

Essential:

• Relevant tertiary level qualification in engineering and / or high-tech manufacturing.
• 7 years+ experience in Electronic Hardware product development and management of technical products including delivery and introduction into manufacturing
• Project management experience using Stage-Gate processes
• Familiar with both task and scrum / agile project management concepts
• Experience in managing customer expectations, third party suppliers and contract manufacturing
• Highly organised and results driven
• Can demonstrate experience in taking an idea and turning it into a product using best in class processes.
• Sufficient level of technical background to provide highly credible leadership to development teams.
• Able to evaluate complex project risks and issues accurately and objectively
• Strong analytical, planning and organisation skills with an ability to manage competing demands
• Strong knowledge and understanding of both business and customers’ needs with the ability to establish and maintain high levels of customer trust and confidence.
• Proven ability to work with geographically dispersed and culturally diverse teams.
• Experience in complex integration style projects

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