- Drive large-scale digital and business transformation initiatives
- Partner with senior leaders to deliver strategic organisational outcomes
- Lead complex programmes that shape the future of vocational education
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex digital and business transformation initiatives across MIT and Unitec.
Reporting to the Head of Digital Architecture, you will be responsible for the successful planning, governance, delivery, and implementation of multiple strategic projects and programmes. Working closely with senior leaders, stakeholders, vendors, and project teams, you will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and achieve their intended business outcomes.
This role is ideal for a seasoned project professional who thrives in complex environments, enjoys leading organisational change, and has a proven track record delivering large-scale transformation initiatives.
Working Arrangements
This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week, with core hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.
We support flexible working, with one work-from-home day per week available, subject to business requirements.
As this role supports stakeholders across MIT and Unitec, the successful candidate will need to be flexible in their work location. While the role is primarily based across our Mt Albert and Manukau campuses, there are no fixed days assigned to a specific site and attendance across locations will be required to meet organisational and stakeholder needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of multiple complex digital and business transformation projects and programmes.
- Develop and manage project plans, business cases, implementation plans, and governance reporting.
- Ensure projects are delivered within agreed timelines, budgets, scope, and quality standards.
- Manage project resources and coordinate multidisciplinary teams within a matrix environment.
- Drive change management activities and support the successful adoption of new processes and technologies.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.
- Prepare governance reports, status updates, presentations, and executive briefings.
- Monitor project performance and ensure benefits realisation.
- Champion project management best practice and contribute to organisational capability uplift.
What You'll Bring
- Significant experience leading large-scale digital and business transformation programmes.
- Extensive experience delivering strategic technology and business initiatives within complex organisations.
- Strong knowledge of portfolio, programme, and project management methodologies, including Agile and traditional delivery frameworks.
- Proven experience leading Agile delivery across large, complex enterprise environments.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and diverse stakeholder groups simultaneously.
- Exceptional communication, influencing, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience preparing executive-level reporting and governance documentation.
- Strong commercial, financial, and risk management capability.
- Ability to influence senior leaders and navigate complex organisational environments.
- Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and culturally responsive practice.
Preferred Qualifications
- Tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Business, Management, Science, or a related discipline.
- PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, or equivalent project management certifications are highly regarded.
Why Join Us
- Lead high-profile strategic projects with organisation-wide impact.
- Work alongside experienced leaders driving transformational change.
- Access professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
- Be part of an organisation committed to innovation, learner success, and continuous improvement.
About Us
MIT and Unitec are creating a new future for vocational education in Aotearoa.
Guided by our vision, "Learning with purpose, creating our futures," we work alongside learners, employers, and communities to deliver quality education that meets the needs of New Zealand today and into the future. Learners and their whānau are at the centre of everything we do.
Apply Now
If you are a strategic and results-driven project leader who thrives on delivering complex transformation programmes, we'd love to hear from you.
Applications close Sunday 22 November at 5.00pm.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be progressed before the closing date.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Emma Derbyshire, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, at [email protected]. Please note this email address is not to be used for direct applications.
Manukau Institute of Technology and Unitec are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We welcome and celebrate diversity and are committed to building a supportive and inclusive environment for all.