Senior Technical Project Manager

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Technical Project Manager for a fully remote role serving the Queenstown region and beyond. You will lead large-scale technology initiatives, align with business goals, and drive distributed teams to successful delivery.

The candidate should have 8+ years in technical project management, strong leadership, and expertise in cloud technologies and SDLC. Remote work culture and ongoing collaboration are emphasized.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in technical project management.
• Experience with complex system implementations and infra projects.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of cloud technologies and software development lifecycles.
• Experience delivering fully remote projects with distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex technical projects from initiation to closure.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and resources for large initiatives.
• Direct engineers, developers, and system architects across teams.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and dependencies.
• Communicate status, progress, and issues to senior management.
• Ensure IT best practices, quality standards, and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Remote team management

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Agile

Waterfall

Hybrid methodologies

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly accomplished Senior Technical Project Manager for a fully remote position serving the Queenstown region and beyond. This role is critical for managing complex, large-scale technology initiatives, requiring a deep understanding of both project management principles and technical landscapes. You will lead cross-functional teams, ensuring the successful delivery of strategic technology projects that align with business goals. This fully remote role emphasizes strong communication, leadership, and the ability to manage distributed teams effectively. We are looking for a seasoned professional with a proven history of delivering challenging technical projects and fostering a collaborative, high-performance remote work culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex technical projects from initiation to closure.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and resources for large-scale technology initiatives.
• Direct and motivate cross-functional technical teams ,including engineers, developers, and system architects.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicate project status, progress, and critical issues to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to IT best practices , quality standards, and compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in technical project management ,with a focus on complex system implementations and infrastructure projects.
• Extensive experience with various project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Strong understanding of cloud technologies, software development lifecycles, and IT infrastructure.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage projects in a fully remote setting.

Benefits

• Exceptional salary package with significant performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work opportunity with a supportive virtual environment.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for sabbatical.
• Budget for continuous learning, conferences, and advanced certifications.