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Posted 18 July, 2026

AI Programme Manager

SwiftCruit
Auckland, AUK, NZ Full Time
Reference: 008242e6f497609c

Job Description

AI Programme Manager Lead the operational delivery of Beca’s AI Programme, ensuring alignment, momentum, and performance across a broad portfolio of initiatives. Act as deputy to the Programme Sponsor, representing the programme in forums and maintaining continuity across initiatives. Drive programme governance, reporting, and funding processes to support strong delivery outcomes and informed decision‑making. The opportunity You will provide operational programme leadership across Beca’s AI Programme, supporting the coordination and delivery of a broad portfolio of initiatives spanning capability, governance, adoption, and experimentation. Working closely with the Group Head of Innovation Investment & Artificial Intelligence (Programme Sponsor), you will hold the programme together operationally — maintaining a clear view of progress, managing governance and reporting processes, and ensuring initiatives continue to move forward together. You will act as a trusted deputy, representing the Programme Sponsor where required and ensuring that delivery is not constrained by leadership bandwidth. This role combines programme management discipline with strong stakeholder engagement, requiring you to operate confidently across business groups, initiative leads, and senior stakeholders. You will help shape how the programme operates, while supporting teams to deliver outcomes and build sustainable capability. This is a two-year fixed-term opportunity established to support the implementation of Beca’s AI Programme. About You You bring experience managing complex programmes or portfolios, ideally within digital transformation, technology, or advisory environments. You are comfortable operating across multiple initiatives, balancing strategic oversight with operational detail. You are known for building strong relationships, influencing stakeholders at all levels, and maintaining momentum in complex environments. You take ownership for delivery, make sound judgements, and know when to escalates. Experience with programme governance, funding frameworks, and benefits tracking is important. A working understanding of AI and its organisational implications will support your ability to engage credibly with initiative leads. What we offer Professional development opportunities. A supportive and caring work environment where you can bring your whole self to work. Support with relocation and immigration to suitable applicants. Flexible working arrangements to balance your personal / family commitments. Opportunities to learn from our industry experts and technical gurus across the Asia Pacific. A highly supportive environment of sharing and collaboration. Excellent benefits provided to all staff – including discounted health insurance, discounts on gym memberships, and a number of social club events. Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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