Head of Project Delivery and Architecture

2 weeks ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Synlait Full time
Project management and architecture focused role

  • Dunsandel and Christchurch City based + WFH
  • Lead a team + make a difference

The Role


The Synlait Head of Project Delivery and Architecture is a key role in the delivery of transformational projects across the business.

The role provides project leadership and programme management as well as directing the work of a team within the Project Delivery and Architecture teams.

This is a key role in our team and has overall responsibility to deliver and maintain IS Enterprise Architecture and Architectural Governance Board.

You will ensure changes to our systems and projects are aligned with best practice and support our future strategy as a business and within our team.

The main responsibilities of this role include.

  • Lead the team to help deliver IS Project Delivery and Architecture functions
  • Oversee the portfolio of IS projects ensuring capital budgets are planned, aligned to IS roadmaps, and mobilised with frameworks for successful execution
  • Develop and maintain IS roadmaps that align programme, project and technical initiatives
  • Establish methodologies around project delivery and change, including aspects of Lean, Agile, root cause analysis, etc
  • Coordinate project work with existing business teams to deliver successful project outcomes that support the Synlait purpose and ambition
  • Ensure Synlait IS systems architectural artifacts (blue prints, road maps etc) are in place and available to guide system change


If you have a strong understanding of project management and methodologies and are an expert in delivering on projects then we want to hear from you Key to your success will be your passion, strong communication and ability to build strong relationships with your team and stakeholders across the business which will allow you to connect business priorities and deliver key activities.


Skills and Experience
To be considered for this role we will require

  • Previous senior management experience in leading teams who preferably specialise in project management, business analysis, and architects
  • Experience leading a department or managing a team of project managers and/or business analysts
  • Experience on a range of IT projects; including large transformational change projects.
  • Demonstrated acumen in managing multiple Stakeholders and different communication styles at all levels of an organisation.
  • Can provide considered and proactive input to operational teams and processes to help foster a culture of support and improvement.


A University Degree in Business and certifications in Programme and Project management is preferred as is experience in the business/manufacturing/IS field.


What's next?

About Us - The Synlait Way


Synlait is a dynamic, purpose-led milk nutrition company that is Doing Milk Differently for a Healthier World We pride our organisation as being different and allowing our spirit to drive our success, shifting perceptions and driving value through new thinking and a new attitude.


You'll be joining down-to-earth, authentic people working together to create the very best in milk nutrition as we combine expert farming with innovative thinking and state-of-the-art processing to produce a range of nutritional milk products for our global customers.


We will challenge you by providing the opportunities you've been seeking to expand your career; we believe that everyone brings unique experiences and perspectives to the table so are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and embrace diversity to drive innovation and business success.

Together we will continue to create a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best.

What we offer:

Click here to view all our benefits Synlait Employee Benefits

  • Health insurance cover
  • Work for an awardwinning company
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Social events and Social Club
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