Senior Project Manager
LAB3 is one of the largest Azure engineering practices in the Australasia region with a focus on Cloud & DevOps, Data, IoT & AI, Modern Workplace, Modern Apps & Integration, Security, and Network services.
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team on a 6-12-month contract, either on a daily rate or fixed term contract. Our ideal candidate will be based in Wellington (however we will consider Auckland based candidates too) & be eligible for government security clearance (citizens or permanent residents, having spent the last 5+ years in based New Zealand)
The Role:
Day to day, you'll manage, lead and influence technical project teams, vendors, partners and clients to deliver effective project outcomes whilst managing risk, issues, and quality of the deliverables.
Work with (and influence) stakeholders to achieve satisfactory client and project outcomes all whilst identifying opportunities, working collaboratively, and managing your projects to deliver client strategic outcomes.
Act with minimum supervision to prepare, maintain, and track progress of project schedules, scope, resource forecasts, and project finances whilst driving delivery of defined roadmaps within commercials.
Be skilled at adopting appropriate hybrid and waterfall methodologies as per individual environments, embedding application of Scrum, Agile, Kanban & DevOps frameworks across projects.
Initiate, facilitate and lead client workshops that support the definition of non-functional and functional requirements.
Drive continuous enhancement of our team frameworks, practice structure, governance, reporting, processes, and procedures.
The ideal candidate:
Senior Project Manager with a successful track record of delivering technology projects within complex enterprise environments with high levels of process, complexity and governance.
NZ citizen or permanent resident, based in Wellington or Auckland
Experience delivering large scale Azure infrastructure, data or security projects leveraging IaC (Terraform) and DevOps technologies is highly beneficial.
Ability to translate complex & technical requirements into business outcomes.
Vendor background: You understand the complexities of delivering to a client and can be flexible with changing priorities.
High competency in using Jira, burn down reports and budget reporting.
You will be expected to be onsite with the client, when required, so please come in ready for a hybrid work environment.
What’s in it for you?
Be part of a team that leverages modern technologies to solve real problems and provides top level of customer satisfaction.
Work with a Microsoft Partner of the Year award winner with multiple specialisations.
Be supported by experienced peers and leaders that value technical expertise and encourages innovation, with clear career pathways and ongoing learning.
Enjoy a supportive workplace that promotes inclusion, flexibility, diversity, and celebrates differences.
Take advantage of largely working from home in our remote/hybrid workplace and enjoy the flexibility to balance your life.
Thrive in a community with strong values #BeTrue #TeamUp #StandOut #ThinkAhead #FearLessAchieveMore
If you thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment whilst working on highly visible, rewarding and complex projects, apply now!