Empowered to Challenge and Lead
You will be empowered to challenge and elevate the program management function within CTCT while leading complex, high-impact projects that directly drive customer success and T5 operational outcomes.
Systems-Level Integration & Product Direction
In this role, you will bridge engineering, hardware, software, and product teams to guide new product introductions (NPI) from concept to commercialization. Success requires working at the system level—partnering with software, hardware, and installation solutions teams to architect and integrate complex components into cohesive, market-ready solutions.
Delivering Unique, Sellable Systems
You won't just track deliverables; you will translate multi-disciplinary technology streams into unique, sellable systems. By aligning hardware design cycles, software releases, and system validation, you will directly influence product strategy and deliver scalable systems that solve complex customer challenges.
Key Exciting Responsibilities
Drive the development of core system components, leading an international system integration team through the established phase gate process (T5).
Spearhead project planning by coordinating work breakdown, estimation, and resource requirements to build and maintain clear master product schedules.
Ensure project success by actively managing resources, team dynamics, and change control to meet established schedules, cost targets, and contractual objectives.
Proactively monitor project needs, identify risks, and execute mitigation plans, communicating key insights to senior management and product teams.
Champion organisational accountability for following the T5 outcome process across product teams.
Essential Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent industry experience.
5+ years of hands-on technical project management experience within cross-functional teams and software development organisations.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, proactively identify issues, and maintain strong professional relationships.
Bonus Points For
Experience with Agile software development, including backlog planning and value team facilitation.
A recognised Project Management certification.
Background working internationally with diverse cultures.
General Information
Location: Christchurch, NZ (In Office)
The office in Christchurch, New Zealand (handily located on the Little River Link Cycleway).
Travel Requirement: Less than 10%
Why You'll Love Working With Us
We build innovative solutions designed to solve the world's most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs, our work tangibly improves how people live, build, move, and grow.
You'll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means you'll be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster, safer, and more sustainable for millions of people worldwide. Our impact is tangible, from connected machines that save fuel to data-driven insights that reduce waste.
Collaborate with like-minded people: Our strong internal culture is a "hidden gem." You will work with a collaborative, supportive team that shares your purpose and fosters a genuine sense of belonging. We're a company of "visionary pragmatists" who think boldly and build things that work.
Be an owner: CTCT thrives on individuals who take initiative and embrace ownership. You'll find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often "self-authored," empowering proactive "doers."
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary based on degree and professional industry working experience. The Total Rewards package includes:
Competitive remuneration package
Attractive Bonus
Career development with global prospects
A strong commitment to safety and your wellbeing
An inclusive workplace culture focused on quality, customer service and the environment
A commitment to diversity and inclusion, equal opportunity, and equal outcome
The opportunity to do truly meaningful work in a supportive, constructive culture that encourages you to make the most of your talents.
Additional Information
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This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities which can be found through our employment website at www.Caterpillar.com/Careers
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates
November 12, 2026 - November 26, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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