Project Manager Jobs

How to Enter

Whilst there are no strict education requirements to secure a Project Manager in the Rail and Transportation industry, New Zealand employers due prefer candidates with qualifications in Project Management (PMI or Prince).

If you’re looking to pursue a career in Project Management, then the following personal traits can be crucial:

Organised and motivated
Able to lead others
Great attention to detail
Assertiveness and able to have hard conversations
Excellent communication and negotiating skills
Excellent writing and presentation skills
Able to make practical decisions
Able to think creatively
Can relate to a wide range of people
Can work well under pressure and meet agreed deadlines

Typical Responsibilities

The day-to-day responsibilities of a Project Manager can include any of the following:

Communicating with project team, clients and internal/external stakeholders
Planning project deliverables
Managing project delivery timeline
Managing and reporting project budgets and resources
Producing and updating all project documentation to company/client standards
Managing project and administration team
Managing external vendors and that their services meet agreed specifications

Progression

As Project Managers gain more experience, they can often expect to move to larger, more complex projects or projects with a higher risk or level of stakeholder. In many cases, Project Managers can often progress to more senior Project Management or into Operational Management positions. Alternatively, some may also work as self-employed contractors.