Senior Project Manager

About LAB3

LAB3 stands as one of the foremost Azure engineering firms in the Australasian region, specialising in Cloud & DevOps, Data, IoT & AI, Modern Workplace, Modern Apps & Integration, Security, and Network services.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager for a 6-12 month contract, preferably based in Wellington, with consideration for applicants in Auckland. Candidates must be eligible for government security clearance, requiring citizenship or permanent residency with a minimum five-year residency in New Zealand.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide technical project teams, vendors, partners, and clients to achieve effective project delivery while managing risks, issues, and quality assurance.
• Collaborate and influence stakeholders to meet client and project objectives, identify improvement opportunities, and drive projects towards strategic outcomes.
• Independently prepare, maintain, and monitor project schedules, scope, resource allocations, and finances, ensuring delivery aligns with defined roadmaps and budgets.
• Apply appropriate project management methods including hybrid and waterfall approaches, integrating frameworks like Scrum, Agile, Kanban, and DevOps to suit project needs.
• Lead client workshops to elaborate functional and non-functional requirements.
• Enhance team frameworks, governance, reporting, processes, and procedures continuously.

Candidate Profile

• Experienced Senior Project Manager with a solid history in managing complex technology projects within enterprise environments that demand high process maturity and governance.
• New Zealand citizen or permanent resident located in Wellington or Auckland.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale Azure infrastructure, data, or security projects, especially involving Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and DevOps tools.
• Capability to convert complex technical requirements into actionable business outcomes.
• Vendor management acumen, with adaptability to shifting priorities in client-focused settings.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira, generating burn down and budget reports.
• Must be prepared for hybrid work arrangements, including onsite presence as necessary.

Benefits and Environment

• Join a team leveraging advanced technologies to solve pressing challenges while ensuring top-tier customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with a Microsoft Partner of the Year recognized company, with multiple specializations.
• Work alongside seasoned professionals and leaders who value expertise and foster innovation, complemented by clear career development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Experience a workplace that champions inclusion, flexibility, diversity, and celebrates individuality.
• Benefit from remote working options balanced with hybrid engagements for greater work-life harmony.
• Engage in a culture driven by strong values such as #BeTrue, #TeamUp, #StandOut, #ThinkAhead, and #FearLessAchieveMore.

Additional Information

If you seek a fast-paced, stimulating environment handling significant and complex projects, we encourage you to apply.