Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

Contract Type:

Contract

Location:

 -

Industry:

IT & Telecommunications

Contact Name:

Jonny Hay

Contact Email:

jonny.hay@starfishconsulting.co.nz

Contact Phone:

04 473 4737

Date Published:

25-Jun-2026

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of large, complex business application initiatives within a high-performing digital delivery environment, within a fast-paced utilities environment. This role plays a critical part in driving end-to-end project outcomes, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and delivering measurable business value.
You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, partnering closely with senior stakeholders, technical teams, and external vendors to successfully deliver transformative programmes of work.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead end-to-end delivery of IT projects, from business case through implementation and post-delivery review
  • Manage scope, timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies, and decision frameworks
  • Ensure alignment of delivery outcomes with organisational strategy and priorities
  • Facilitate collaboration across technical teams, stakeholders, vendors, and partners
  • Drive governance, reporting, and transparency for senior leadership and executive audiences
  • Apply best-practice delivery approaches (Agile, PRINCE2, PMBOK) as appropriate
  • Manage vendors, RFP processes, contracts, and commercial performance
  • Mentor and support junior project managers and coordinators
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability
About You
You are a confident, delivery-focused Senior Project Manager with a strong track record of leading complex IT programmes.
You will bring:
  • 10 years’ project management experience
  • Proven success delivering large-scale IT projects end-to-end
  • Experience with CRM or Salesforce implementations (desirable)
  • Strong knowledge of project governance, financials, and risk management
  • Ability to manage vendors, contracts, and budgets effectively
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including presenting to Executives and Steering Committees
  • Confidence in developing and presenting solution papers and driving stakeholder buy-in
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions under pressure
  • Experience in sectors such as financial services, government, telecommunications, or technology (preferred)
  • Relevant certification (PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or similar) is advantageous
  • Iterative delivery experience using Kanban, Sprint or the like

The Team
You’ll be part of a Digital Delivery team responsible for enabling business and system change aligned to strategic outcomes. This team plays a key role in ensuring delivery excellence, governance, and executive visibility across a portfolio of initiatives.
What’s on Offer
  • Opportunity to lead high-impact, enterprise-level projects
  • Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making
  • A collaborative and forward-thinking delivery environment
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
If you're a results-driven Senior Project Manager looking to lead meaningful digital initiatives, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.
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