Project Manager - Contract

The Company
Well-established New Zealand organisation currently investing heavily in technology and operational transformation. As part of a broader digital roadmap, they are undertaking the implementation of a new enterprise platform to replace a legacy operational system and require an experienced Project Manager to drive delivery.

The Role
This is an initial 3-month contract with a strong likelihood of extension. Working closely with senior business and technology stakeholders, you will take ownership of delivering a business-critical application implementation, ensuring successful execution from planning through to deployment and transition into business operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the end-to-end delivery of a major enterprise software implementation
• Managing project scope, schedule, risks, issues, dependencies and governance
• Coordinating business stakeholders, technology teams and third-party vendors
• Driving stakeholder engagement, workshops and project communications
• Supporting business readiness, process change and organisational adoption activities
• Managing testing, UAT, cutover planning and go-live execution
• Providing regular reporting to senior leadership and project sponsors
• Ensuring delivery deadlines, budget expectations and business outcomes are achieved

Your Profile
You will be an experienced technology Project Manager who thrives in fast-paced environments and has a track record of successfully delivering software implementation and transformation projects.

Ideal experience includes:

• 5+ years' experience delivering technology and business transformation projects
• Proven experience implementing enterprise applications, ERP, asset management, maintenance management, operational systems or similar platforms
• Strong stakeholder engagement and vendor management capabilities
• Ability to operate across both Project Management and Business Analysis activities where required
• Experience managing multiple workstreams within complex business environments
• Strong governance, reporting, risk and dependency management skills
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Immediate availability or short notice preferred

Benefits

• Immediate start
• Initial 3-month contract with extension potential
• High-profile transformation programme
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Opportunity to work with senior business leaders and decision-makers
• Competitive hourly rate

Apply Today
Please submit your CV in Microsoft Word format by clicking Apply Now.
For a confidential discussion, contact Paul at Robert Half Auckland on [09 915 6700](tel:09 915 6700)

Reference Number: 06900-0013507220

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