Senior Project Manager IT Fixed-term

Supportive team environment with an exciting variety of work
Six fixed-term programmes to deliver.
Based at our Petone office, with hybrid working options available.
The remuneration range for this role is $115,635 to $149,646 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience.
This is a fixed-term position until Friday, 27 June 2025 of 40 hours per week.
The opportunity
Wellington Water is currently looking to uplift technology and support system capabilities and are looking for a Senior IT Project Manager with a good understanding of cloud infrastructure and data platforms to get the most out of our systems across a fixed term project.
Reporting to the Manager EPMO and Digital Portfolio, you will lead all project activity across our Core Platforms Remediation Programme that focuses on upgrades that meet data management, analytics, reporting and business application needs. This will require you to work closely with internal/external stakeholders, vendors and Subject Matter Experts to further understand the capabilities and connections of our data, cloud infrastructure platforms, how they are utilised within the wider organisation and see design from project scope through development, migration and delivery.
Utilising your previous project management experience you will lead project support staff, work closely with our end users, and identify resourcing and supplier engagement for workstream requirements.
About you
To be successful in this role you will bring the following:


Proven leadership experience with certification in project methodologies such as PRINCE 2, Agile or similar.
Demonstrated ability to implement core business strategies and objectives into technology orientated projects.
Delivery focus to drive and champion continuous improvement.
Deep understanding of common cloud infrastructure technologies, COTS product implementations, Data Platforms and experience in Microsoft Business Applications (including Project Server).
An excellent understanding of current architect solutions and technical business analytics.
A strong ability to engage and motivate others, alongside excellent relationship management skills.

Benefits
At Wellington Water, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.
Our benefits include the following:


Flexible working arrangements including up to two days working from home.
Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually.
Formal and informal professional development opportunities.
Five weeks annual leave accrual will be available following two years of continual service.

For a full list of our employee benefits click here.
About us
Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. We're a multi-council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities.
The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing water services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana.
Applications close on Sunday 17, November 2024.
How to apply
To view a copy of the position description:
click here.
To apply for the role, click on the 'apply' button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site, please note if you are a Wellington Water employee please apply using your work email.
For further information, email:
JoinUs@wellingtonwater.co.nz.
Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand.
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