Lead, PMO New Zealand

Company Description

TOMRA Food is a multinational organization and a leading provider of sensor-based sorting, peeling and integrated post-harvest solution for the food industries. Transforming global food production to maximize food safety and minimize food loss by making sure Every Resource Counts™, has been our strength for over 50 years.

At TOMRA, we want people to innovate, show passion in their work and be responsible. We encourage the freedom to innovate and take risks that result in breakthroughs that challenge the status quo. We value passion that focuses and commits to meeting success. We believe in a responsible and safe mindset that takes care of our customers, products, and fellow employees. 

Join the resource revolution! 

Job Description

As the Lead PMO NZ, you will provide local leadership for our New Zealand project management team and lead selected strategic, complex, and high-risk projects within the global solutions portfolio. This position connects New Zealand with our global Project Management Office, ensuring consistent application of the TOMRA Food Project Model, visibility of the portfolio, effective resource planning, and successful delivery.

You will lead day-to-day operations, coaching, and development of the New Zealand team, along with formal people management responsibilities for direct reports. Working closely with colleagues in Research & Development (R&D), you will deliver critical initiatives for new product development (NPD).

Key responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and coordination for the NZ project management team and translate global PMO priorities into local objectives
• Coach and develop a Jnr Project Manager, ensuring high-quality PM practice
• Allocate or recommend project assignments based on capability and capacity
• Lead planning for workload balancing, succession, recruitment, and retention
• Maintain an integrated view of the NZ project portfolio, including risks, milestones, and dependencies
• Lead portfolio and resource reviews, escalating issues and recommending priorities
• Drive delivery of strategic, cross-functional, and international projects
• Take accountability for scope, schedule, quality, risk, and stakeholder alignment
• Champion adherence to TOMRA Food Project Model and improve governance practices
• Build collaboration across global PMO and promote knowledge sharing

Health, safety and care for the environment come first. You are empowered to stop work if something feels unsafe, and we expect everyone to speak up so we can prevent harm and reduce our environmental impact.

Qualifications

Must have:

• 8+ years’ experience managing complex, cross-functional projects in an international setting
• Strong understanding of program governance, portfolio management, and resource planning
• Degree in a relevant discipline (BSc, MSc, MBA)
• Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and align cross-functional teams
• Experienced in leading, coaching, or developing project teams
• Fluent in English; any additional languages are welcome
• Willing to travel up to 30 days/year and work across time zones

Learnable in role:

• Recognized PM certification (e.g., PMP or PRINCE2)
• Deeper experience with NPD or product lifecycle projects in high-tech or automation environments

If you don't meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. At TOMRA, we recognize that diverse perspectives drive innovation and success. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. 

Additional Information

Why work for us: 

• Birthday leave - have a day off on us!
• Superannuation employer contribution paid on top of base salary
• TOMRA provides eight weeks of fully paid parental leave to all eligible employees
• Onsite car parking
• Employee referral bonus
• Jubilee program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Global career opportunities with a strong record for promoting internally
• Professional training and development: We are passionate about people and seeing them succeed. 
• We love innovation, so we offer a collaborative environment where idea sharing and thinking outside the box is encouraged
• We care for the planet and want to make a difference for the future

How to Apply:

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! All applications will be managed in the strictest confidence.  

TOMRA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where diversity is valued, and all employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. #EveryPerspectiveCounts