Project Manager

Job description

ABOUT THE COMPANY:
A well known and loved Kiwi organisation that has just kicked off a large digital transformation programme. This is an awesome opportunity to have a big impact in an organisation that offers a great culture, super interesting work and plenty of flexibility.  Contractors are treated like part of the family here and this could be a longer term contract role for the right person.

ABOUT THE ROLE:
You will be utilising your project management skills and expertise within a new strategic high-impact digital programme, encompassing a website, mobile applications and (CMS) content manager solution.
  
You will lead multiple project workstreams of cross-functional teams including product owners, developers, designers, QA, business stakeholders and external partners, ensuring effective team work, alignment, transparency, proactive problem solving and agility throughout the delivery lifecycle.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
This is a busy and varied role, and responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
  • Plan complex projects into logical work packages to enable their efficient and successful delivery.
  • Communicate the project plan in a clear and effective manner including both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Produce high‑quality planning artefacts including schedules, budgets, dependency maps, and risk registers
  • Lead the delivery of assigned digital workstreams, ensuring alignment with business goals, user experience standards, and front‑end technical requirements
  • Make informed decisions through consultation with SMEs, product owners, and senior stakeholders
  • Keep programme manager and key stakeholders regularly informed, raising risks and issues early and seeking input into mitigation strategies
  • Oversee front‑end delivery components such as UI/UX alignment, content migration, CMS configuration, and mobile/web performance considerations
  • Lead Go/No‑Go processes, implementation planning, and post‑implementation reviews
  • Build strong, trust‑based relationships with internal teams, senior leaders, and external suppliers
ABOUT YOU:
  • Ability to work within a team to develop and implement new digital front end solutions
  • Strong understanding of modern front‑end delivery including responsive design, UX/UI principles, accessibility standards, and CMS‑driven content delivery
  • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Excel, Figma)
  • Familiarity with modern web and mobile technologies, development lifecycles, and DevOps practices
  • A minimum of five years successful project management experience in a digital and business transformation environment
  • Proven experience delivering complex front‑end or customer‑facing digital products (websites, mobile apps, CMS implementations)
  • Demonstrated ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams across IT, design, content, operations, marketing, and external vendors
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, including influencing, negotiation, and managing competing priorities
  • Experience delivering Agile and hybrid methodology projects
WHAT'S NEXT?
This will be a hugely popular opportunity, so don't delay in applying.  For further information, please contact Lisa Cooley on lcooley@brightspark.io