Senior Project Manager

Posted 30 August 2024
SalaryCompetitive
LocationAuckland
Job type Contract
SpecialisationProgramme ManagerProject Manager
ReferenceBH-2178

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Programme Management Office (PMO). If you have a strong project management background with expertise in planning, resource management, and programme reporting, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Programme Planning & Resource Management: Collaborate with the Senior PMO and programme team to develop an end-to-end, effort-based, and resource-loaded plan for all programme objectives. Ensure all dependencies are clearly mapped, accurate effort estimates are obtained, and adequate resources are allocated. Oversee the assessment, allocation, and forecasting of all programme resources to ensure the programme is adequately staffed with the right talent.
  • Risk, Issues, and Dependencies Management: Own and manage the risks, issues, and dependencies across the programme. Ensure that risks and issues are identified, documented, and mitigated, and that dependencies are clearly mapped and managed to ensure smooth programme execution.
  • Reporting & Metrics: Establish and maintain a comprehensive reporting framework to track and assess the programme’s progress and status. Create tailored reporting tools and templates for various audiences, including the Programme Office, Workstream Leads, SteerCo, and Board.
  • Critical Path Analysis & Plan Baseline Management: Identify, analyze, and monitor the critical path for the programme. Establish and govern baseline standards for programme planning, ensuring that all progress updates, changes, and refinements are accurately captured and agreed upon.
  • Change Control: Manage change requests and ensure they are effectively controlled and communicated.
Qualifications:
  • Extensive experience with Microsoft Project and Jira.
  • Proven expertise in planning, resource management, and handling risks, issues, and dependencies.
  • Strong skills in critical path analysis, baseline management, and programme reporting.
  • A track record of successfully leading large-scale programmes and managing complex dependencies.


Kia ora, Comspek and our clients fully support and encourage diverse hiring and inclusive recruitment processes. Don’t meet every single requirement of this job description? That’s ok - You do not need to tick every box or have expertise in the full JD. Comspek is dedicated to building diverse, inclusive and authentic workplaces based on different clients’ needs. So, if you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.