Senior Project Leader: Complex Programs & Client Success

Unisys; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Unisys is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Wellington to lead complex, client-facing projects from planning to delivery. You will manage budgets, risk, and change while guiding cross-functional teams and maintaining strong client relationships.

You will act as a domain expert, define client requirements, and work with stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes. PMP certification is highly regarded and beneficial.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years' relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong project delivery, stakeholder management, and customer engagement experience.
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, risk, change, and delivery outcomes.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and client-facing environments.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex projects aligned to business objectives.
• Manage project budgets, resources, financial performance, and profitability.
• Act as a product and domain expert, helping define client requirements and guiding stakeholders.
• Identify risks, implement mitigation strategies, and resolve issues to keep projects on track.
• Serve as the primary contact for key clients and senior stakeholders.
• Manage change impacts across timelines, cost, resources, and delivery outcomes.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure client needs are understood and delivered.
• Identify opportunities to grow accounts and expand services.
• Manage third-party providers and subcontractors to ensure delivery.

Skills

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Customer engagement

Budgets

Cross-functional teams

Communication

Problem-solving

Relationship management

Education

PMP Certification

Job description

Unisys is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Wellington to lead complex, client-facing projects from planning to delivery. You will manage budgets, risk, and change while guiding cross-functional teams and maintaining strong client relationships.

You will act as a domain expert, define client requirements, and work with stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes. PMP certification is highly regarded and beneficial.