Senior Project Manager

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Robert Walters New Zealand Full time

Our client is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their team in Wellington. This role is part of a large government agency that is implementing a broader operating model for delivery and people changes within the housing supply. The programme is now entering its third phase, aiming to establish a systemised and predictable way to deliver houses in the most financially sustainable manner.

What you'll do:

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be instrumental in managing complex projects across various streams of work, focusing on process and people change. You will be delivering within the context of a broader programme of work, playing a critical role in operating model and people change initiatives. Your ability to identify dependencies and risks as information evolves will be key to your success in this role. Furthermore, you will collaborate with other enabling functions within the business to ensure that the programme's outcomes are delivered effectively.

  • Manage complex projects at a senior level, overseeing multiple streams of work across process and people change
  • Deliver within the framework of a broader programme of work
  • Play a critical role in operating model and people change initiatives
  • Work closely with other enabling functions within the business to ensure the outcomes of the programme are delivered
  • Identify dependencies and risks as information evolves
  • Support subject matter experts to deliver the required outcomes of the programme

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Senior Project Manager position brings proven experience at the senior level managing complex projects. A relevant qualification such as Prince2 or MSP would be preferred. You possess strong relationship management skills and have an ability to communicate complex information in a simple way for decision makers. Your strong written and verbal communication skills enable you to present effectively to senior stakeholders. As a natural team player, you value collaboration and support others to achieve programme outcomes. Your calm disposition allows you to thrive amidst many moving parts and changing contexts, demonstrating resilience on all fronts.

  • Proven experience at the senior level managing complex projects
  • Strong relationship management skills
  • Ability to communicate complex information in a simple way for decision makers
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to senior stakeholders
  • Strong planning ability across multiple streams of work
  • Natural team player who values collaboration and supports others to achieve programme outcomes
  • Calm disposition that thrives amidst many moving parts and changing contexts
  • Resilience on all fronts

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Tama Renata on

About the job

Contract Type: TEMPORARY

Specialism: Business Transformation

Focus: Project Management

Industry: Public Sector and Government

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Wellington

Contract Type: TEMPORARY

Specialism: Business Transformation

Focus: Project Management

Industry: Public Sector and Government

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Wellington

TEMPORARY

Job Reference: /001

Date posted: 14 June 2024

Consultant: Tama Renata

wellington business-transformation/project-management public-sector-and-housing Wellington Wellington Wellington NZ 6011 Robert Walters true

Our client is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join their team in Wellington. This role is part of a large government agency that is implementing a broader operating model for delivery and people changes within the housing supply.The programme is now entering its third phase, aiming to establish a systemised and predictable way to deliver houses in the most financially sustainable manner.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead complex ICT infrastructure projects within the government sector, contributing significantly to the various digital transformation initiatives across the organisation. The successful candidate will have the chance to work closely with various stakeholders, including vendors and technology services, ensuring the successful delivery of critical projects. This role promises not only professional growth but also the satisfaction of making a meaningful difference for New Zealand.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead complex ICT infrastructure projects within the government sector, contributing significantly to the various digital transformation initiatives across the organisation. The successful candidate will have the chance to work closely with various stakeholders, including vendors and technology services, ensuring the successful delivery of critical projects. This role promises not only professional growth but also the satisfaction of making a meaningful difference for New Zealand.

Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Project Manager to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting ICT projects, where you will be instrumental in delivering both bespoke in-house software and COTS solutions. The ideal candidate will have a varied project background, exemplary written and verbal skills, and the ability to practically tailor and apply both waterfall and agile delivery methodologies. This role requires flexibility, openness to feedback, and the ability to adjust ways of working around colleagues and stakeholders.

We're searching for leaders making an impact and shaping tomorrow. Thanks for helping us recognise and celebrate these incredible individuals. Nominations are now closed.

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