Technical Project Manager

Job Location: Christchurch, NZ

Our Department: Civil Construction Field Solutions (CCFS)

Does managing projects that help transform the civil construction industry using cutting-edge technologies excite you? What about working with talented engineers and industry professionals?

What You Will Do

As a Technical Project Manager in our Civil Construction Field Solutions division, you will focus on managing engineering projects that are in the productisation phase (NPI) and research phase (NTI). You will work with cross-disciplinary engineering teams (HW, SW, FW, ME), product teams, and operations teams, to move hardware and software projects through the Trimble process from idea to implementation to first customer shipment. You should be highly process and people-oriented with an ability to influence others to get the job done. Possessing an agile mindset of continuous improvement is a must.

This role will involve:

• Facilitating the Trimble internal T5 process, used for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects involving hardware, firmware, mechanical, and/or kitting

• Facilitate the Trimble Learning Cycles process used for new technology introduction (NTI) projects

• Act as SCRUM Master for new Agile development teams acting as a resource to quickly move teams from storming to performing by building trust, commitment, and accountability

• Facilitate project gate review meetings to seek stakeholder approval

• Provide regular project updates in an executive summary format that drives decisions and actions

• Work with teams to develop and maintain schedules, budgets, and resource estimates that drive on-time and on-budget projects

• Develop strong working relationships with key contributions

• Use influence, persuasion, and teamwork to drive results against clear objectives.

Measures of Success:

• Projects are delivered on time and to budget

• Increase the velocity at which engineering can move projects from ideas to production-ready solutions

• Become the go-to resource for project status, dependencies, and general questions across the portfolio

• Create a culture in which engineers embrace, instead of resit, the process.

What you will bring?

Along with being a team player, with strong work prioritisation skills, you will also need to have:

• 5+ years of experience working on engineering teams developing embedded systems using GNSS, IMU’s, Lasers, or other technology used in positioning and control

• Very strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to clearly articulate status, risks, and recommendations to keep projects on time and within budget

• Mastery of the Google Suite, SmartSheet (or similar Gantt chart) tool, and Jira

• A proven record of using influence, persuasion, and teamwork to drive results against clear objectives

• Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies including Scrum and Kanban

• Ability to quickly come up to speed on new products, projects, and technology

• Able to maintain and prioritise work effectively within and across multiple projects and priorities.

About Your Location

Based at Trimble’s campus in Christchurch, New Zealand (handily located on the Little River Link Cycleway), enjoy free parking, securely covered bike sheds, and a great team environment where people love our outstanding culture, and you will appreciate our excellent employee benefits including a discretionary bonus, medical and life insurance, an active social club, an on-site gym, fitness programmes, and more. And while we’re talking, ask us about our generous Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

At Trimble, you'll find the inspiration and opportunity to be yourself and thrive. The global community of Team Trimble, including more than 400 people in New Zealand, is passionate about bringing new ideas and innovations to life and building a better, more sustainable future.

Please Note: Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in New Zealand will be considered. 

About Our CCFS Division

Trimble's Civil Construction Field Solutions division focuses on providing advanced technology solutions to enhance productivity, accuracy, and efficiency in civil construction projects. This division integrates hardware and software tools to support the entire construction lifecycle, from initial site assessment and planning through to design, construction, and ongoing maintenance.

Key offerings include machine control systems, site positioning systems, and software for project management and collaboration. These tools enable precise grading, excavation, paving, and site management, which help contractors and engineers streamline workflows, reduce rework, and improve overall project outcomes.

For more information on currently developed products, see https://heavyindustry.trimble.com

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