Senior Project Manager

1 month ago

Christchurch, New Zealand University Of Canterbury Full time

Located in Otautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand
Fixed term until June 2026Full-time 37.5 hours per weekAu Mahi | What You Will Do
As Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end delivery of the HR Payroll solution project within our large ERP Programme. You will have full ownership of the end-to-end project process and will be liaising closely with all stakeholders, vendors, and solution implementation partners.
You will have the opportunity to:
Be part of a large ERP Programme, supporting the overall Programme Manager.Lead, direct, and motivate the overall project team to achieve project goals and objectives.Develop and lead proactive and positive relationships and communication with key stakeholders, ensuring support and buy-in.Take the lead for project planning, reporting, and financials, creating, monitoring, controlling, and reporting on project budgets.Mou | Who You Are
You will be an experienced Project Manager with at least 7 years of experience managing projects, including managing Payroll implementation projects. You will have demonstrable knowledge of programme and project management tools and techniques, hold a bachelor's degree, and attained professional Project Management Certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, SCRUM).
You will also have:
Recent payroll system implementation experience, particularly Dayforce experience.Results-oriented professional with experience in agile project management.Ability to respond to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.Financial literacy to forecast and manage project budgets.A great personality and ability to work effectively in a larger team while supporting a Payroll Subject Matter Expert.Ability to influence and build productive relationships with providers and stakeholders.A high level of skills in project planning and control, including the use of online delivery tools.An effective problem solver and strong communicator.Good understanding of IT environments and the software lifecycle, with experience managing software and infrastructure projects.An alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.Mahi Ngatahi | Who You Will Work With
You will be part of our Portfolio Management and Delivery practice, sitting within the wider Digital Services team. While you will work in detail with the Digital, Finance, and People & Culture teams, this role is wide-ranging, and you will work with people and teams across the University. You will report to the Head of Portfolio Management & Delivery, though day-to-day you will work closely with the EBC Programme Manager.
Nga Painga o UC | Why UC
Nga Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour, providing a roadmap for how we do things at UC. They affirm our commitment to pastoral care and support for our akonga and staff. For more info on Nga Uara | Our Values visit us here.
We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community, and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender, or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good, and determined to make a difference in the world.
The closing date for this position is: 8 December 2024 (midnight, NZ time) Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date. Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.
Please note, we do not accept applications by email; however, we are happy to answer your queries regarding the application process. Please forward these to ******.
You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand, then you may also be considered.

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