Senior Digital Project Manager

Salary: Competitive salary + annual bonus

Port of Auckland is New Zealand’s largest import port and a critical gateway supporting the economic growth of Auckland and the wider region. Every day, our people work together to keep goods moving safely, efficiently, and sustainably, underpinned by strong customer partnerships and a commitment to excellence.

ABOUT THE ROLE |Te tūranga mahi

As a Senior Digital Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of large, complex digital and technology initiatives that support the Port's strategic objectives and operational performance. Working across a diverse portfolio of projects, you will provide leadership in project delivery, governance, stakeholder engagement, financial management, and change management to ensure successful outcomes.

Beyond project delivery, you will help strengthen project management capability across the Port by contributing to delivery standards, mentoring team members, and supporting the ongoing maturity of the Digital Delivery function. Success in this role requires strong relationship-building skills, a collaborative approach, and the ability to lead change effectively within a complex 24/7 operational environment.

At Port of Auckland, we embrace High Performance, High Engagement (HPHE) ways of working, empowering people closest to the work to help solve problems, drive continuous improvement, and deliver better outcomes together

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of large, complex digital and technology projects from initiation through to successful implementation.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, governance, risks, and dependencies.
• Lead project governance forums, steering committees, and executive reporting processes.
• Build business cases and investment proposals that clearly articulate value, benefits, risks, and delivery considerations.
• Manage project financial performance, forecasting, procurement activities, and vendor relationships.
• Drive organisational change and stakeholder engagement to support successful adoption and business outcomes.
• Collaborate with business leaders and operational teams to secure resources and align project priorities.
• Ensure delivered solutions are successfully transitioned into operational support and business-as-usual environments.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of project delivery standards, tools, templates, and ways of working.
• Mentor and coach project managers, helping build capability and delivery excellence across the Digital team.

ABOUT YOU | Ko wai koe

You are an experienced project leader who combines strong delivery discipline with excellent people skills. You build trusted relationships quickly, navigate complexity with confidence, and bring others along on the journey through collaboration, influence, and clear communication.

• Tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Project Management certification such as PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent.
• 10+ years' experience delivering large, complex technology projects and programmes.
• Experience managing significant project budgets, financial governance, and vendor relationships.
• Proven success leading enterprise-wide technology initiatives within complex organisations.
• Strong stakeholder management experience, including engagement with executive leaders and governance forums.
• Strong commercial acumen and financial management capability.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship management skills.

WHAT YOU NEED | Ngā pūkenga me whēako

• Outstanding stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to influence, negotiate, and build trust across all levels of the organisation.
• Strong planning, governance, and project delivery discipline.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality outcomes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing demands.
• A collaborative leadership style that aligns with HPHE ways of working.
• Experience leading change in complex operational environments where continuity of service is critical.
• A passion for developing others and improving organisational capability.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and continuous improvement skills.

OUR BENEFITS | Ngā Painga

(T&Cs apply)
Our employee benefits and perks include:

• Free onsite parking, annual flu shot, confidential counselling and support services
• Free internal shuttle service to Queens Wharf for access to Trains, Ferries and Buses
• Performance bonus opportunities
• Opportunity to participate in the 5th week annual leave programme
• 15 days wellbeing (sick) leave per annum
• Ongoing professional development and online learning
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Employee recognition programmes
• Flexible working arrangements (one day from home each week)
• Access to an onsite gym and physiotherapist
• Access to discounts at various retailers across Auckland

We pride ourselves on being a great place to work and consider all employees part of the port whānau.

At Port of Auckland, we celebrate and embrace diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone can be themselves.

Kia Kaha, Kia Maia
Give of your best, be confident in your ability