Senior Project Manager

Red Hat, Inc.; Auckland; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Hat, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager in New Zealand to oversee high‑complexity IT projects from initiation through delivery and closure. You will coordinate cross‑functional teams to ensure projects finish on time and within budget with strong client-facing communication.

The role requires 5+ years in project management for IT projects, a PMP certification, and proven Agile/Scrum experience. Expect collaboration across support, finance, and sales, with a focus on creating solid

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a project management role in IT-based projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• PMP certification; working experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies and teams.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Great written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Advanced communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally within all levels of the organization.
• Australian Government security clearance at the Top Secret Positive Vet (PV) level

Responsibilities

• Control project requirements, scope, and change management issues.
• Develop project control and reporting procedures and manage changes in the operational plan.
• Coordinate cross-functional team meetings (support, finance, sales, resource management, etc.).
• Assist the Operations team with procuring subcontractors when needed.
• Coach and mentor junior-level project managers.
• Work with management to develop project proposals, charters, estimates, and schedules.
• Plan, schedule, monitor, and report on activities related to projects.
• Analyze data to evaluate key factors to solve issues.

Skills

Project management

IT projects

Agile / Scrum

Client facing communication

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

PV Top Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Agile project management tools

Job description

Overview

Red Hat Services team is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join us in New Zealand. In this role, you will manage high‑complexity projects to successful completion, from initiation through delivery and closure. You'll coordinate with cross‑functional teams to complete distinct projects both on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Control project requirements, scope, and change management issues
• Develop project control and reporting procedures and manage changes in the operational plan
• Coordinate cross‑functional team meetings (support, finance, sales, resource management, etc.)
• Assist the Operations team with procuring subcontractors when needed
• Coach and mentor junior‑level project managers
• Work with management to develop project proposals, charters, estimates, and schedules
• Plan, schedule, monitor, and report on activities related to projects
• Analyze data to evaluate key factors to solve issues

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a project management role in IT‑based projects
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification; working experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies and teams
• Excellent client‑facing and internal communication skills
• Great written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Advanced communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross‑functionally within all levels of the organization
• Australian Government security clearance at the Top Secret Positive Vet (PV) level

Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO)

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