Senior Project Manager

Presto Resourcing; Wellington; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead web and digital projects in a complex stakeholder environment. You will navigate ambiguity, engage diverse teams, and keep delivery on track even when input is inconsistent.

You will drive progress by building clear plans, managing risks, and reporting to senior leadership, coordinating with vendors and business owners to ensure timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager delivering web or digital projects.
• Strong stakeholder management skills across multiple business units.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments where requirements evolve.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of web and digital projects
• Manage stakeholders across multiple business units - some engaged, some not
• Drive clarity and momentum in environments where requirements are often unclear
• Build project plans, manage risks, and report progress to senior leadership
• Coordinate with technical teams, vendors, and business owners to ensure delivery
• Keep stakeholders informed and involved without relying on them to drive the project
• Navigate competing priorities and keep the project moving forward

Skills

Senior PM

Stakeholder mgmt

Ambiguity navigation

Vendor mgmt

Communication

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

he Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead digital and web-focused projects in a complex stakeholder environment.

This is a role for someone who knows how to navigate ambiguity, bring people along, and keep delivery on track even when stakeholders are hard to pin down. You will be comfortable driving progress without relying on constant input, and you will know how to re-engage people who have checked out.

What You'll Do

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of web and digital projects
• Manage stakeholders across multiple business units - some engaged, some not
• Drive clarity and momentum in environments where requirements are often unclear
• Build project plans, manage risks, and report progress to senior leadership
• Coordinate with technical teams, vendors, and business owners to ensure delivery
• Keep stakeholders informed and involved without relying on them to drive the project
• Navigate competing priorities and keep the project moving forward

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager delivering web or digital projects
• Strong stakeholder management skills - you know how to get people across the line
• Comfortable working in ambiguous environments where requirements evolve
• Experience managing third-party vendors and technical delivery teams
• Ability to cut through noise and keep projects on track
• Strong communication and reporting skills