RAN Project Manager

RAN Project Manager (Fixed Term to Dec 2027)

Te Tūranga – The Role

At Tait Communications, we design and deliver critical communications solutions that keep communities safe. We are currently seeking a RAN Project Manager to support the delivery of the nationwide Public Safety Network (PSN) programme.

This fixed-term role plays a key role in coordinating and supporting the Radio Access Network (RAN) design function. You will work alongside engineering teams, project stakeholders, and customers to ensure the successful planning, tracking, and delivery of design activities across a complex, multi-region programme.

You'll bring structure, visibility, and momentum to the RAN design process ensuring deliverables are clearly defined, tracked against the baseline, and delivered to a high standard.

The duties of the role will include:

Project Management & Coordination

• Provide oversight of RAN design workflows and processes
• Track progress against project baselines, identifying risks and impacts to schedule, scope, and quality
• Support prioritization and triaging of design tasks across distributed teams
• Develop and maintain Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) aligned to milestones and deliverables
• Foster strong, proactive communication with customers and stakeholders to ensure satisfaction

Delivery & Reporting

• Support the RF Planning and Design teams to enable seamless project execution
• Coordinate design activities with testing, acceptance, and deployment workstreams
• Ensure timely delivery of reports and updates to clients and governance groups
• Track programme performance and contribute to PMO reporting

Documentation & Process Improvement

• Produce and maintain key project documentation (plans, schedules, risk and issue logs)
• Manage change requests and support contract variations
• Prepare work packages for internal teams and external partners
• Identify and implement improvements to processes, tools, and documentation

Resource & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate resources across regional design teams to meet programme timelines
• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, and customer agencies
• Manage dependencies and escalate resource conflicts as needed
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations across deliverables

Team & Programme Support

• Support the RF Planning Manager and wider PSN team with coordination and administration
• Ensure effective communication across engineering, delivery, and commercial teams
• Identify risks early and escalate appropriately with clear recommendations

Ō Pūkenga – About You

You are an experienced project professional who thrives in complex, fast-paced technical environments. You bring a structured, proactive approach and are confident working across multiple stakeholders.

What you'll bring:

• At least 5 years' experience in project management within infrastructure, telecommunications, or technical design environments
• Strong organizational and planning skills with excellent attention to detail
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite, including Project and Visio
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and coordinate across distributed teams
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
• A proactive mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making capability

Desirable:

• PMP and/or ITIL certification
• Relevant tertiary qualification in business, engineering, or a related field

Ngā painga - what's in it for you?

We are an employer that is committed to making a difference for families and communities and supporting people to build rewarding careers. We achieve this through employing people who connect with our Values (Commitment to Listen, Courage to Act, and Integrity to Deliver) that underpin our way of working together. We are committed to investing in our people, developing both individuals and teams to support a high-performance culture.

• We provide a comfortable work environment through modern office facilities with onsite parking, gym, and café.
• We balance work with fun through our active social club!
• Fixed Term position to Dec 2027

Ko wai mātou - About Us

For more than 50 years, Tait Communications has been designing, delivering, and supporting critical communications networks for public safety, transportation, and utility customers around the world. Founded in Christchurch by Sir Angus Tait, we now have a network of customers and offices that span the globe.

Our employees value being part of a creative team committed to providing technological solutions that make a real difference to the communities we support. By joining Tait, you'll be joining a community of people with a wealth of knowledge and expertise, who care deeply about their work and the genuine impact it has for our customers, and who support each other to grow and develop.

Ko koe pea tēnei? - Sound like your kind of role?

If you are looking to take that next step in your career and are ready to work for a high performing organization, alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, please submit your application with CV and cover letter and we look forward to hearing from you.

Applications will be assessed as they are received, and your CV will be held unless you contact us to request this to be removed.

Applications will close: 1st May 2026

For more information about the company, our products and solutions offered to our customers, please visit our website: www.taitcommunications.com