Project Manager - Applications at DXC Technology

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Agile, Scrum, Project Management, Waterfall, Budget Tracking, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Software Development Lifecycle, Government Governance, Vendor Coordination, Change Control, Reporting

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Job Description: Hybrid 2 days a week on site / Wellington PM with a mix of Agile, Scrum and traditional PM skills needed Leading government agency Full working rights needed Why join DXC Technology? DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner delivering software, services, and solutions to global enterprises and public sector organizations — helping them harness AI to drive outcomes at a time of exponential change with speed. With deep expertise in Managed Infrastructure Services, Application Modernization, and Industry-Specific Software Solutions, DXC modernizes, secures, and operates some of the world’s most complex technology estates. Learn more on dxc.com At DXC we pride ourselves on delivering excellence in everything we do. What this means for you is the opportunity to be a part of delivering innovative solutions and helping to solve real business problems for a wide variety of valued clients. Be a part of a strategic Microsoft partnership that provides you with opportunities to deepen your expertise and work at the cutting-edge of technology. We’re looking for an IT Project Manager to help deliver technology initiatives for a government department that plays a vital role in public service delivery. This is your opportunity to work on projects with purpose, scale, and visibility — in an environment that values professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement. What you will be doing In this role, you’ll support the successful delivery of IT projects from planning through to implementation and transition. Working alongside business leaders, technical teams, and delivery partners, you’ll help ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the standards expected in a government environment. You’ll be hands‑on, detail‑focused, and comfortable operating in a structured, regulated setting — while still bringing energy, curiosity, and a solutions‑focused mindset. What will keep you busy Most work is Agile based however some of the newer projects will be run in Scrum Supporting the end‑to‑end delivery of IT projects that enable better government services Helping define scope, requirements, and deliverables with business and technical stakeholders Tracking progress, managing risks and issues, and supporting change control Assisting with budget tracking, resourcing, and vendor coordination Preparing clear, concise project reports for governance forums and senior stakeholders Ensuring project documentation is accurate, complete, and audit‑ready Contributing ideas to improve how projects are delivered across the organisation The skills you will bring We are looking for a PM who has preferably worked in a scrum as well as a traditional PMP environment as several new projects will be run in Scrum Ideally experienced with Scrum (structured sprints, managing scope and delivery) along side standard PM discipline—handling the full lifecycle from the initial SOW through to tracking project financials, budgets, and reporting They must have experience delivering bespoke, custom-coded software development (e.g, .NET environments) alongside developers and testers. A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in IT, business, or a related field Mid level PM required. Around 4+ years’ experience, with at least 1+ year supporting or managing IT projects Experience working in IT delivery environments (specifically applications) A solid understanding of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, PMP or Hybrid) Experience working in or with government or regulated environments – highly desirable Familiarity with public‑sector governance, reporting, or assurance processes – highly desirable Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, AgilePM, or Scrum Strong communication skills — you can work comfortably with technical and non‑technical people A curious, proactive learner who enjoys improving how things are done Your working environment At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our culture and benefits DXC is committed to building better futures for our customers, colleagues, environment, and communities. We take care of each other and foster a culture of inclusion, belonging and corporate citizenship. We put this to action developing and implementing societal initiatives within our Social Impact Practice. #WeAreDXC As an employer of choice, our “people first” philosophy means we offer competitive remuneration, benefits, training and career opportunities that reflect our commitment to improving the lives of our employees, and the communities in which we live and work. Some of these include; Extensive resources to support your onboarding and continual development including DXC University We know that great people refer great people. We will reward you when you bring your friends and family to work at DXC More time to do the things you love with flexible leave options, including purchased leave Take time to give back with charitable and emergency services volunteer days Well-being matters to us and our Employee Assistance Program is there to support you and your family And of course, all the basics; novated leasing, discounted health insurance, paid parental leave and many other discounts We are an Equal Opportunity Employer DXC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we welcome submissions from people from all walks of life. We celebrate our diversity and recognise it is the unique contributions of our people that give us our edge. We stand by the ‘bring your whole-self to work’ philosophy. It is our inclusive culture that powers our results, and our company grows only if our people grow. Accommodation of special needs for qualified candidates may be considered within the framework of the DXC Accommodation Policy. In addition, DXC Technology is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to support qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Recruitment fraud is a scheme in which fictitious job opportunities are offered to job seekers typically through online services, such as false websites, or through unsolicited emails claiming to be from the company. These emails may request recipients to provide personal information or to make payments as part of their illegitimate recruiting process. DXC does not make offers of employment via social media networks and DXC never asks for any money or payments from applicants at any point in the recruitment process, nor ask a job seeker to purchase IT or other equipment on our behalf. More information on employment scams is available here. DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner delivering software, services, and solutions to global enterprises and public sector organizations — helping them harness AI to drive outcomes at a time of exponential change with speed. With deep expertise in Managed Infrastructure Services, Application Modernization, and Industry-Specific Software Solutions, DXC modernizes, secures, and operates some of the world's most complex technology estates. Learn more on dxc.com.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end delivery of IT application projects for a government agency, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. This includes defining scope, managing risks, and preparing reports for senior stakeholders and governance forums.