Project Manager - Applications

JobSpace; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DXC University

Flexible leave options

Volunteer days

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted health insurance

Job summary

DXC Technology in New Zealand is seeking an experienced Intermediate IT Project Manager to support delivery of meaningful government IT initiatives. You will plan, coordinate, and deliver projects from initiation through to handover, working with business units, technical teams, and delivery partners to keep initiatives on track and well-governed.

You will help define scope, requirements, and deliverables, manage risks and issues, track budgets, and provide reporting for governance forums and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, business, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in government or regulated environments.
• Knowledge of PMP, PRINCE2, AgilePM, or Scrum certifications.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end delivery of IT projects in a government environment.
• Define scope, requirements and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Track progress, manage risks/issues, and provide governance reports.
• Assist with budget tracking, resourcing, and vendor coordination.
• Prepare concise project reports for governance forums and senior stakeholders.
• Ensure project documentation is accurate and audit-ready.
• Contribute ideas to improve project delivery across the organization.

Skills

IT project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Regulated environments

PM certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, business, or related field

Job description

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DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner delivering software, services, and solutions to global enterprises and public sector organizations — helping them harness AI to drive outcomes at a time of exponential change with speed. With deep expertise in Managed Infrastructure Services, Application Modernization, and Industry-Specific Software Solutions, DXC modernizes, secures, and operates some of the world's most complex technology estates. Learn more on dxc.com

At DXC we pride ourselves on delivering excellence in everything we do. What this means for you is the opportunity to be a part of delivering innovative solutions and helping to solve real business problems for a wide variety of valued clients. Be a part of a strategic Microsoft partnership that provides you with opportunities to deepen your expertise and work at the cutting-edge of technology.

We are looking for an experienced Intermediate IT Project Manager to support the delivery of meaningful technology initiatives in a government environment. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact projects, partner with business and technical stakeholders, and build your career in a collaborative, purpose-driven team.

In this role, you will help plan, coordinate, and deliver IT projects from initiation through to implementation and handover. You will work across business units, technical teams, and delivery partners to keep projects on track, manage risks and issues, and provide clear reporting to stakeholders and governance forums.

What will keep you busy:

• Supporting the end to end delivery of IT projects that enable better government services
• Helping define scope, requirements, and deliverables with business and technical stakeholders
• Tracking progress, managing risks and issues, and supporting change control
• Assisting with budget tracking, resourcing, and vendor coordination
• Preparing clear, concise project reports for governance forums and senior stakeholders
• Ensuring project documentation is accurate, complete, and audit ready
• Contributing ideas to improve how projects are delivered across the organization

The skills you will bring:

• Application PM needed with 4+ years experience managing IT projects
• A bachelor's degree in IT, business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience working across IT delivery environments such as applications, digital
• A sound understanding of project management approaches including Waterfall, Agile, or Hybrid delivery
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
• A proactive, organized, and solutions-focused approach
• Experience working in or with government or regulated environments
• Familiarity with public sector governance, reporting, or assurance processes
• Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, AgilePM, or Scrum

Your working environment:

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Our culture and benefits:

• Extensive resources to support your onboarding and continual development including DXC University
• We will reward you when you bring your friends and family to work at DXC
• More time to do the things you love with flexible leave options, including purchased leave
• Take time to give back with charitable and emergency services volunteer days
• Well-being matters to us and our Employee Assistance Program is there to support you and your family
• And of course, all the basics; novated leasing, discounted health insurance, paid parental leave and many other discounts

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer DXC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we welcome submissions from people from all walks of life. We celebrate our diversity and recognize it is the unique contributions of our people that give us our edge. We stand by the 'bring your whole-self to work' philosophy. It is our inclusive culture that powers our results, and our company grows only if our people grow. Accommodation of special needs for qualified candidates may be considered within the framework of the DXC Accommodation Policy. In addition, DXC Technology is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to support qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities.