Senior Project Manager

Potentia; Waikato; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Potentia is seeking a senior project manager/programme manager to lead complex, business-led technology initiatives and drive transformation across the delivery function. You will own key applications, engage with senior stakeholders, and mentor other Project Managers to strengthen practices and governance across the team.

You will play a pivotal role as a trusted 2IC to the Head of Project Delivery, shaping delivery priorities and ensuring outcomes in a diverse organisational environment.

Qualifications

• Proven 7+ years’ experience in project management roles
• Proven experience delivering complex, high-value ICT projects or programmes
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including executive-level engagement
• Proven experience managing project teams, vendors, budgets, risks, and governance
• Project management certifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, PMI, Agile/Scrum, CSM, or PMI-ACP
• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A practical, collaborative and outcomes-focused approach
• Proven experience improving project delivery maturity across teams

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, business-led technology initiatives and drive successful outcomes
• Own important applications and business transformation projects with senior stakeholders
• Collaborate across the wider delivery team and influence project practices and ways of working
• Support and mentor Project Managers, acting as a trusted 2IC to the Head of Project Delivery
• Help strengthen delivery capability and governance across multiple business areas

Skills

Stakeholder management

Delivery leadership

Executive-level engagement

Communication

Negotiation and influencing

Mentoring / coaching

Outcomes-focused

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

PRINCE2

PMP

PMI

Agile/Scrum

CSM

PMI-ACP

Job description

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About the Client

Our client is a renowned organisation in their industry, committed to excellence and innovation. With a strong focus on ICT advancements, they offer a collaborative environment where your skills can truly shine. Known for their supportive culture and strategic initiatives, this is a place where you can grow and make a difference.

About the role

This is a genuinely senior delivery opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager / Programme Manager who can lead complex, business-led technology initiatives while contributing to the broader capability of the project delivery function. You’ll take ownership of important applications and business transformation projects, working closely with senior stakeholders to navigate priorities, shape delivery and drive successful outcomes.

Beyond your own portfolio, you’ll play an influential role across the wider delivery team. Acting as a trusted 2IC to the Head of Project Delivery, you’ll support and mentor Project Managers, provide guidance on complex delivery challenges and help strengthen project practices and ways of working.

You’ll be joining a supportive, high-trust team and working across a diverse organisation with a range of stakeholders, business areas and perspectives. This will suit someone who brings strong delivery leadership, sound judgement and the confidence to operate effectively in complex environments.

It’s an opportunity to combine hands-on project leadership with broader influence, making an impact not only through the initiatives you deliver, but through the capability and effectiveness of the wider project function.

What you’ll need bring

• Proven 7+ years’ experience in project management roles
• Proven experience delivering complex, high-value ICT projects or programmes
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including executive-level engagement
• Proven experience managing project teams, vendors, budgets, risks, and governance
• Project management certification such as PRINCE2, PMP, PMI, Agile/Scrum, CSM, or PMI-ACP
• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A practical, collaborative and outcomes-focused approach
• Proven experience improving project delivery maturity across teams

Nice to have

• ITIL Foundation certification
• Portfolio or programme management certification such as PgMP or MSP
• Education, local government or health sector experience wouldbe highly advantageous

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