Senior Project Manager - 12 Month FTC

Sourced IT Recruitment; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 127,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT recruitment agency seeks a Project Manager to lead a geospatial platform implementation in Christchurch. The role involves managing stakeholder relationships and delivering IT systems effectively. Candidates should have proven project management experience and strong communication skills, with a preference for those familiar with geospatial systems. This is a hybrid position offering a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading the delivery of IT projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Willingness to contribute to project management improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a geospatial platform implementation.
• Coordinate with internal teams and vendors.
• Utilize technical and management skills for project success.

Skills

Previous experience successfully delivering IT systems and platforms

End to end Project Management from RFP to delivery

Proactive communication skills

Proven problem-solving skills

Self-starter and ownership

Experience implementing geospatial systems

Job description

Overview

• Join a market leader with a growing and maturing PM function
• Hybrid role, Christchurch preferred, open to lower North Island
• Salary circa $150000, great team and culture

Lead a geospatial platform implementation for a high profile organisation within the rural sector.

What our client can offer

What our client can offer:

Our client services the rural sector and maintains a large market share in its domain. With a PMO under excellent leadership and with funding for a pipeline of work, you will work as part of a team of Project Managers delivering a number of product and business focussed projects. Our client offers the stability of a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.

What you will do

What you will do:

In this contract you will lead the delivery of a geospatial platform, most likely from RFP.

You will use your technical, communication and stakeholder management skills to work closely with internal teams, leadership and vendors to ensure successful delivery.

Skills and experience we are looking for

• Previous experience successfully delivering IT systems and platforms
• End to end Project Management from RFP to delivery
• Proactive communication skills, a willingness to find and approach stakeholders, ask the right questions and also deliver back updates and information
• Proven problem solving skills, a self starter and able to take ownership
• A willingness to contribute the PM playbook uplift
• Previous experience implementing geospatial systems is advantageous

Please note, while Christchurch is the preferred location, we welcome applications from the lower North Island. Only candidates with full New Zealand work rights will be considered.

What to do next

• Apply using the Apply button on this page

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