Operational Readiness Project Manager

Operational Readiness Project Manager

Contract Type:

Contractor

Location:

Auckland - Auckland

Industry:

Agile & Project Delivery

Contact Name:

Sean Anderson

Contact Email:

sean@recruitit.co.nz

Contact Phone:

021 0890 7964

Date Published:

19-01-2026

Operational Readiness Implementation Project Manager 12 Month + Contract

We are looking to recruit an experienced Operational Readiness Project Manager to support the delivery of a mission-critical operational technology platform within a highly regulated, asset-intensive industry.

This is a hands-on delivery role focused on go-live readiness, not a communications-led change position. You will work closely with operational and technical stakeholders to ensure new systems, processes, and ways of working are safely embedded.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead operational readiness, transition, and cut-over for a complex platform implementation
  • Work side-by-side with operational and technical teams to embed new processes and capabilities
  • Oversee training, SOPs, and readiness documentation in a regulated environment
Industry Experience – Essential

To be successful in this role, you must have experience working within one or more of the following environments:
  • Electricity distribution experience so any touch points into electricity generation or transmission
  • Utilities, energy, or electricity networks
  • Infrastructure, transport, or other asset-intensive industries
  • Operational technology (OT) or mission-critical operational systems
  • Highly regulated environments requiring formal operational documentation and training
Candidates without relevant industry or operational domain experience will not be considered.

About You

You are a delivery-focused Project Manager who:
  • Has led technology-heavy or mission-critical implementations
  • Is comfortable working in complex, operational environments
  • Can quickly learn and speak the language of operational and technical stakeholders
  • Brings a practical, detail-oriented approach to readiness and transition
Why This Role

This is a long-running programme where quality and operational safety are prioritised. You’ll play a key role in reducing go-live risk and ensuring sustainable operational outcomes.

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