Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Auckland, Northshore

About Us: Project Plus is a leading provider of Project services across New Zealand. We specialise in Project Consulting, Resourcing and Training in all sectors, ICT, Engineering, Construction, Health, Finance …. across New Zealand.

Role Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager with strong application management expertise, particularly in overseeing application stacks and optimising their efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in implementing and managing projects using Plain View PPM Tool and other relevant tools to streamline application usage across businesses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviewing and advising on end-to-end project delivery lifecycle for application integration and optimisation projects.
• Conduct thorough reviews of application stacks across the organisation to identify overlaps and redundancies.
• Develop strategies to integrate and consolidate applications to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and align application strategies with organisational goals.
• Provide regular project updates and reports to stakeholders and senior management.
• Evaluate and mitigate risks associated with application integration and optimisation projects.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and efficiency in application usage across the organisation.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience 8 years plus as a Project Manager, specifically in application management and integration.
• Hands-on experience with Plain View PPM Tool and other similar project portfolio management tools.
• Strong understanding of application architecture, including cloud-based and on-premise solutions.
• Experience in reviewing application stacks to identify opportunities for integration and efficiency improvements.
• Experience in managing end-to-end project delivery lifecycle for application integration and optimisation projects.
• Experience with project teams in implementing application integration initiatives, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.

• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders.
• PMP or equivalent certification is preferred.

Benefits:

• Independent contracting
• $800 per day, plus GST ($100 p/h plus GST)

Requires one to be onsite with some flexibility to work from home.

Duration – 2 months, to start in November 2024

How to Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and cover letter to chris.kourie@projectplus.co.nz

Or, for further information about this job, please contact:

Chris Kourie - Senior Consultant - IT

Email: chris.kourie@alphajobs.co.nz

Phone: 09 5225707