Senior Technical Project Manager

Recruit I.T.; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit I.T. is seeking a Senior Data Delivery Manager in Auckland to lead a major data programme. You’ll take over an ongoing Databricks platform implementation, and you’ll launch a new initiative and build its squad from scratch.

This contract runs to June 2027 with three office days per week in Auckland CBD. You will oversee two cross-functional data squads, manage a multi-million-dollar budget, and report progress to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Senior PM/Programme Manager with experience leading complex data programmes.
• Delivery on Medallion Architecture data platforms.
• Experience running multiple agile squads.
• Focus on business outcomes and adoption.
• Databricks and dbt experience is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery across two cross-functional data squads.
• Stand up and lead a new delivery squad.
• Own a multi-million-dollar budget, with risks and dependencies.
• Drive adoption and business change alongside technical delivery.
• Report progress and benefits to senior leadership and steering committees.
• Line manage the Scrum Master and Enablement Lead.

Skills

Medallion Architecture

Databricks

dbt

Agile delivery and leadership

Budget management

Job description

Data Delivery Manager (Senior Project Manager)

• Length: Contract to June 2027
• Location: Auckland CBD, 3 days per week in the office
• Tech: Databricks, dbt, Medallion Architecture

About the Role

One of New Zealand’s best-known media organisations needs a senior Data Delivery Manager to lead a major data programme. You’ll take over a Databricks platform implementation that’s already underway, and you’ll also launch a new initiative and build its squad from scratch.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery across two cross-functional data squads, working to one prioritised plan
• Stand up and lead a new delivery squad
• Own a multi-million-dollar budget, along with risks and dependencies
• Drive adoption and business change alongside technical delivery
• Report progress and benefits to senior leadership and steering committees
• Line manage the Scrum Master and Enablement Lead

What We’re Looking For

• Senior Project or Programme Manager experience delivering complex data programmes in enterprise environments
• Proven delivery on Medallion Architecture data platforms
• Experience running multiple agile squads at once
• A focus on business outcomes and adoption, not just technical go-live
• Databricks and dbt experience (highly advantageous)