In2HR

Our Client is a growing product design and development company that solves human challenges by creating practical and simple user interface products. Based in trendy Newmarket they work with well-known global brands to brand and distribute their products worldwide, allowing them to remain boutique in size, and agile with their product development, while widening their reach to improving the lives of people all around the world.

Opportunity knocks for the right person…..is that you?

Our client is looking for a Product Delivery Manager with a twist – that’s right they are looking for a special someone who is not afraid to work at a strategic level but also sink their teeth into the ex*****on in order to achieve organisational goals. Additionally, the position will have responsibility for overseeing the efficient day to day running of the office as a whole, and supervising software testing, release management and customer support. This makes the role super busy so you’ll need to be a whizz at handling a number of balls in the air at any one time.

Reporting to the CEO you will also have responsibility for:

Overseeing all aspects of company Projects, ensure that software developed meets market requirements
Effectively lead and manage a team of Quality Assurance Engineers and Software developers to achieve deliverables on time
Understanding and identifying market trends to ensure that the product remains competitive
Everything that comes with people management, including fostering a workplace culture that is geared towards our missions and values and executing people processes
Working as part of the senior leadership team and providing support to the CEO and CPO

The ideal candidate will have a blend of the below skills;

Proven project management experience
Extensive knowledge of Agile work practices so that you can contribute and make recommendations to improvements on best agile practices.
Experience using Jira and Confluence
Scrum Master experience
Experience in a Business Analyst position with a focus on defining user requirements and experiences, ideally within a software development environment
Exposure to testing and release management and providing customer support
Have led a team or have had some exposure to People management
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
'Uber organizational skills' – not only with your own time but with other team members and business stakeholders

So why work here?

Simple, this business culture speaks for itself. They don't have numbers in their business, instead they have people that are genuinely encouraged to improve and be the best they can be in their chosen career and goals. They're not a big slow corporate where nothing ever gets done. They are a fast-paced start-up with a relaxed culture. They don't tell you to wear a suit, in fact you can wear whatever you want (just please wear something). They offer a transport or parking subsidy, paid training and professional development to improve your career and as long as the job's done, they don't mind if you need to work from home occasionally.

Applicants for this position must be able to work in New Zealand.

Please apply via Seek ad:
https://www.seek.co.nz/job/39761416?_ga=2.37612965.446406527.1566428294-1634991369.1542676033

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Lest we forget.

Well here's a life changing announcement for us at In2HR and game changer for exceptional Kiwi employers ahead. We have opened our doors for foundation members of Walk Ethical. A program that recognises NZ's ethical employers. A ground breaking NZ first program that we are bringing to the market very soon!.

We have already signed numerous members and our website hasn't even officially launched! From SME's , Franchisee's , Influences, and everyone in between...the message is clear...EVERYONE IS READY TO WALK THE WALK.

If you want to increase your sales, you want to be recognised for being an ethical employer - you need to get in touch with us. This is going to be a game changer for employers in NZ!

Walk this ethical walk with us

Please register your interest using the below link.

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https://www.seek.co.nz/job/38084078?_ga=2.77222930.645515972.1547574428-443452382.1517437197

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