" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eProgramme Manager - Telecommunications \u0026amp; Technology Transition\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20857\"\u003e IT \u0026amp; Telecomms \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20858\"\u003e Project Management / Team Lead \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20859\"\u003e Wellington \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20860\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 3/11/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead a complex, high-profile telecommunications and technology transition progra\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngage with major technology providers, government agencies and senior stakehold\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWellington-based opportunity delivering nationally significant outcomes\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Opportunity\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWe are seeking an experienced \u003cstrong\u003eProgramme Manager\u003c/strong\u003e to lead a significant technology and service transition programme for an organisation delivering critical infrastructure and communications services across New Zealand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is an opportunity to take ownership of a complex, multi-stakeholder programme, transitioning established technology services into a new operating environment while ensuring continuity, reliability and security throughout.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Working with government agencies, telecommunications providers and specialist technology partners, you will lead a multidisciplinary delivery team and take accountability for the successful transition of services into business-as-usual operations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat You\u0027ll Be Doing\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLead the end-to-end delivery of a complex telecommunications and technology service transition programme.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage and coordinate a multidisciplinary programme team, technology vendors and external delivery partners.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop and maintain integrated programme plans, managing milestones, budgets, dependencies and risks.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild strong relationships with senior stakeholders, government agencies and telecommunications providers.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOversee supplier performance, commercial agreements and contractual deliverables.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsure robust testing, service acceptance, operational readiness and security requirements are met.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage the successful transition of services into an established operational support environment.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvide clear programme reporting, governance and assurance to senior leadership and steering committees.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e What We\u0027re Looking For We are particularly interested in experienced Programme Managers who bring a combination of \u003cstrong\u003etelecommunications, technology infrastructure and complex service transition experience.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Ideally, you will have:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExtensive experience leading large, complex technology programmes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA strong background in telecommunications, network infrastructure or critical technology services.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated success delivering technology migrations, service transitions or major infrastructure programmes.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience managing multiple vendors, technology suppliers and commercial relationships.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong programme governance, financial management, risk management and delivery assurance capability.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate delivery across multiple organisations.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent stakeholder engagement skills, including working with senior executives and government agencies.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience transitioning complex technology services into BAU operations while maintaining service continuity.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e Experience working with mobile network operators, critical communications infrastructure or large government technology programmes would be particularly valuable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You don\u0027t need to be a hands-on technical specialist, but you will need sufficient technical understanding to confidently lead complex delivery discussions, challenge suppliers and make informed decisions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy Consider This Opportunity?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is a chance to lead a genuinely meaningful programme, working alongside experienced technology professionals and major industry partners to deliver services that are essential to New Zealand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eInterested?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e If you have a strong background in telecommunications, technology programme delivery and complex service transitions, we\u0027d welcome a confidential conversation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis engagement is based on a 24 month Fixed Term contract.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Apply now or contact \u003cstrong\u003eFIND IT Recruitment Wellington\u003c/strong\u003e to learn more. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4483336\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "