Project Manager
Northpower Limited, Mount Pleasant, SC, United States
Applications close
22/05/2026
Reference
REQ1978
Employment type Permanent Location 28 Mount Pleasant Road, Whangārei 0110 NZL
You’ll work closely with managers, engineers, platformdevelopers, analysts, and external vendors to deliver a variety of digital andbusiness improvement initiatives.
You’ll lead cross‑functional project teams and take end‑to‑end ownership of projects across the full delivery lifecycle. Upcoming programmes of work include initiatives such as a GIS replacement, field tools, and records management system implementations.
Key responsibilities
Defining scope and developing business cases in collaboration with stakeholders
Delivering projects within the Northpower Network Strategic Initiatives portfolio, from vendor selection through to implementation, delivery, and handover
Driving outcomes that support Customer Experience, Asset Management, Network Operations, and other core functions
Supporting change management activities alongside analysts, developers, and business users
Monitoring, tracking, and reporting on progress, milestones, risks, and dependencies across multiple projects
About you
To be successful in this role, you’ll bring experience in a similar project management position within a digital and/or electricity or utilities environment, ideally with exposure to asset management or operational systems.
You’ll understand what it takes to deliver complex projects, manage change effectively, and provide clear governance and reporting.
You’ll also be comfortable working across a range of project management and software development methodologies, including environments involving integrated, spatial, and cloud‑based systems.
Experience with Geospatial, Distribution Management/SCADA, Customer Management, and Asset Management systems (advantageous)
Strong digital capability, including proficiency in MS Excel and MS Project
Strong relationship‑building skills and a collaborative working style
Excellent influencing and change management capability
Clear, confident communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to engage and negotiate with diverse stakeholders
Proactive, solutions‑focused mindset
Solid financial literacy, including budgeting and reporting
Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
Excellent planning, prioritisation, and organisational skills
What’s in it for you
Competitive remuneration
An in‑house well‑being programme, a peer support network (Kaitiaki) and EAP services
Life Insurance and group discounted medical insurance
Commitment to professional growth and development
A friendly workplace where people are valued and appreciated
Tailored leadership development in line with our specialised capability framework
Social club, family‑friendly events and discounted gym membership along with various retail discounts
About us
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.
We are one of the largest multi‑utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, and commercial sectors. We have a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements.
We have over 1,400 staff working together across 16 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.
New Zealand work rights are required for the role.
Pre‑employment checks will include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment.
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22/05/2026
Reference
REQ1978
Employment type Permanent Location 28 Mount Pleasant Road, Whangārei 0110 NZL
You’ll work closely with managers, engineers, platformdevelopers, analysts, and external vendors to deliver a variety of digital andbusiness improvement initiatives.
You’ll lead cross‑functional project teams and take end‑to‑end ownership of projects across the full delivery lifecycle. Upcoming programmes of work include initiatives such as a GIS replacement, field tools, and records management system implementations.
Key responsibilities
Defining scope and developing business cases in collaboration with stakeholders
Delivering projects within the Northpower Network Strategic Initiatives portfolio, from vendor selection through to implementation, delivery, and handover
Driving outcomes that support Customer Experience, Asset Management, Network Operations, and other core functions
Supporting change management activities alongside analysts, developers, and business users
Monitoring, tracking, and reporting on progress, milestones, risks, and dependencies across multiple projects
About you
To be successful in this role, you’ll bring experience in a similar project management position within a digital and/or electricity or utilities environment, ideally with exposure to asset management or operational systems.
You’ll understand what it takes to deliver complex projects, manage change effectively, and provide clear governance and reporting.
You’ll also be comfortable working across a range of project management and software development methodologies, including environments involving integrated, spatial, and cloud‑based systems.
Experience with Geospatial, Distribution Management/SCADA, Customer Management, and Asset Management systems (advantageous)
Strong digital capability, including proficiency in MS Excel and MS Project
Strong relationship‑building skills and a collaborative working style
Excellent influencing and change management capability
Clear, confident communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to engage and negotiate with diverse stakeholders
Proactive, solutions‑focused mindset
Solid financial literacy, including budgeting and reporting
Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
Excellent planning, prioritisation, and organisational skills
What’s in it for you
Competitive remuneration
An in‑house well‑being programme, a peer support network (Kaitiaki) and EAP services
Life Insurance and group discounted medical insurance
Commitment to professional growth and development
A friendly workplace where people are valued and appreciated
Tailored leadership development in line with our specialised capability framework
Social club, family‑friendly events and discounted gym membership along with various retail discounts
About us
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.
We are one of the largest multi‑utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, and commercial sectors. We have a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements.
We have over 1,400 staff working together across 16 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.
New Zealand work rights are required for the role.
Pre‑employment checks will include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment.
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