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Senior Project Manager - Contractor (6 months)

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Position: Senior Project Manager (Contractor)

Datacom Location: Wellington ONLY due to client location

Security Requirements: Current NZ Citizens and Residents

Our Why

Datacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people’s lives and help them to use the power of tech to innovate and grow.

About the Role (Your Why)

We require a Senior Project Manager that has strong experience in both Agile and Cloud to work on a project with a local client. The role is based in Wellington, and we like to bring people together in person when we can, but we are mindful of the benefits of working from home for work/life balance. We therefore leave it to you and the team you join to figure out what works best!

What You’ll Do

Agile - Facilitate ceremonies, servant leadership, backlog grooming, prioritisation, continuous improvement etc.
PM101 - Looking at the risk, Financials, Resourcing, Status Reporting, Scope and stakeholder management
Cloud (Automation, Infrastructure, Security) - Use your understanding of the key concepts required to design, build and optimise Cloud services
Planning - Engage in Sprint and PI planning to accomplish what needs to be done
Ensure Sprint Goals and PI Goals are aligned to the strategy and roadmap (balancing short term and long term goals)
Service Delivery activities - you will carry these out in this role, but only to a small degree

What You’ll Bring

Positive, can do attitude, with a forward thinking approach
Ability to deal with ambiguity and volatility. You won't be easily flustered and are able to manage stress an have good self awareness
Excellent interpersonal skills (especially in clarifying customer needs and scope/priority tradeoffs)
Strong on continuous improvement, lifting the team, promoting knowledge transfer and celebrating success
A natural curiosity and keenness to ensure work is well defined and the team are supported
Some commercial experience - Experience drafting/contributing to SOWs/PCRs etc
Be able to adapt to changing requirements from a customer, technical and internal stakeholder perspective as we are a pretty agile company and this can mean we evolve in our roles to meet those needs.

Why Join Us Here at Datacom?

Datacom is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest suppliers of Information Technology professional services. We have managed to maintain a dynamic, agile, small business feel that is often diluted in larger organisations of our size. It's our people that give Datacom its unique culture and energy that you can feel from the moment you meet with us.

We care about our people and provide a range of perks such as social events, chill-out spaces, remote working, flexi-hours and professional development courses to name a few. You’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop your career, connect and bring your true self to work. You will be recognised and valued for your contributions and be able to do your work in a collegial, flat-structured environment.

We operate at the forefront of technology to help Australia and New Zealand’s largest enterprise organisations explore possibilities and solve their greatest challenges, so you will never run out of interesting new challenges and opportunities.

We want Datacom to be an inclusive and welcoming workplace for everyone and take pride in the steps we have taken and continue to take to make our environment fun and friendly, and our people feel supported.

What You Should Know About Senior Project Manager - Contractor (6 months), Datacom

If you're a passionate Senior Project Manager looking for your next challenge, Datacom wants to hear from you! We’re seeking a skilled Contractor for a 6-month engagement to lead a crucial project for a local client in Wellington. At Datacom, we believe in harnessing the power of technology for positive change, and we're excited to welcome someone who shares this vision. You'll leverage your extensive experience in both Agile methodologies and Cloud technology to steer our project toward success. Your role will include facilitating Agile ceremonies, managing project risks, financials, and resources while ensuring alignment with our strategic goals. We want a proactive individual who thrives in dynamic environments, is comfortable dealing with ambiguity, and has strong interpersonal skills to clarify customer needs. Your ability to promote continuous improvement and knowledge transfer will be essential in fostering a high-performing team. Plus, as we value work-life balance, we’re open to flexible arrangements that suit both you and your team. If you have experience drafting SOWs or PCRs, that would be a great asset! Joining Datacom means being part of one of the largest IT service providers in Australia and New Zealand, all while enjoying a vibrant culture that values creativity, collaborate, and personal growth. Let’s innovate together and make a real impact!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Senior Project Manager - Contractor (6 months) Role at Datacom

What are the main responsibilities of a Senior Project Manager at Datacom?

As a Senior Project Manager at Datacom, your main responsibilities will include facilitating Agile ceremonies, managing project risks, and ensuring proper scope and priority tradeoffs. You'll engage in planning activities to align Sprint Goals with the overall strategy while promoting a positive team culture of continuous improvement and knowledge transfer.