Programme Manager | Power and Distribution

**Programme Manager | Power and Distribution

Cromwell based (Easy commute from Queenstown, Wānaka or Alexandra)

Lead major infrastructure programmes in the heart of Central Otago**
Our client is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to join their Power and Communication Services team based in Cromwell. This is a senior leadership opportunity responsible for overseeing project management, planning, design estimation, scheduling, commercial performance, and operational delivery across a significant portfolio of electrical distribution and infrastructure projects.

About the RoleReporting to the Regional Manager, you will lead a team of approximately 11 direct reports while coordinating project management, design, estimating and scheduling functions to ensure efficient delivery of annual work programmes. You'll play a key role in resource planning, commercial management, stakeholder engagement, and project execution, while acting as the 2IC for the Regional Manager.
Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing high-performing project, planning and scheduling teams
• Managing annual and 12-month rolling work programmes
• Overseeing project delivery, commercial performance and resource utilisation
• Building strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Driving health, safety and risk management excellence
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and operational planning
• Leading project reviews, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to client expectations.

About You
To be successful, you will bring:

• 10+ years' experience leading complex infrastructure, construction or engineering projects
• Strong commercial and contractual expertise
• Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams
• Experience within electrical distribution, utilities, construction or a related industry
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Strong planning, scheduling and resource management capability
• A relevant Engineering, Electrical Trade or Project Management qualification
• Sound knowledge of risk management and project delivery frameworks.

What's on Offer

• Senior leadership role with significant influence and responsibility
• Opportunity to shape and lead major infrastructure programmes
• Diverse portfolio of projects across Central Otago
• Collaborative and values-driven culture
• Long-term career growth within a respected New Zealand organisation
• If you're a commercially savvy leader with a passion for delivering infrastructure projects and developing high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and contact [email protected] or [021 279 4390](tel:021 279 4390)  Stellar Recruitment for a confidential discussion.