Senior Project Manager at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Data Governance, Data Modelling, Stakeholder Management, Vendor Management, Budget Management, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Technical Communication, Data Quality, Reporting, Analytics, Delivery Management, Scope Management, Schedule Management

Industry

Higher Education

Description

* Do you have experience working in complex, multi-system environments? * Can you effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders? * Have you got a strong understanding of data governance and the challenges of delivering trusted institutional data? Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting a Senior Project Manager to join the Digital Transformation team within Te Tai Matihiko - Digital Solutions on a fixed-term, full-time contract until 17 December 2027. This role offers flexibility, with hybrid working arrangements available. As Senior Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of the University’s Data, Reporting & Analytics project, which is a major project within the University’s Digital Roadmap. Key responsibilities: * Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of the Data, Reporting & Analytics project. * Ensure milestones, scope, schedule, and benefits are effectively managed and reported. * Work with the project sponsor and owner to define & embed data governance practices, including data ownership, stewardship, quality standards, and common definitions. * Manage delivery partners and vendors, ensuring contractual obligations, timelines, and quality standards are met. * Manage project budgets, forecasting, and expenditure, ensuring delivery remains within approved funding. * Partner with senior leaders, faculties, and professional services to understand reporting and analytics needs and translate them into actionable delivery priorities. * Ensure stakeholders are identified and appropriately informed about the project. Ō pūmanawa - About you You will be a proactive and experienced data architect with strong data modelling skills and a passion for enabling successful project delivery. You thrive in a dynamic environment and can build strong relationships across business and IT. Key requirements: * Experience delivering data, reporting, analytics, or information platform initiatives. * Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, and the challenges of delivering trusted institutional data. * Demonstrated ability to partner with senior leaders and diverse stakeholder groups to translate business needs into delivery. * Proven experience managing vendors and delivery partners, including commercial and performance management. * Strong capability in budget management, forecasting, and financial reporting for large programmes or projects. * Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. * Experience working in complex, multi-system environments. Role Description: Click here to see further information, including salary details. [https://vuw.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/VacancyRoleDescriptions/IQC2RJDCq5T-Q7L_8tgxVH6vASqpRl9D_w6knAJaIcp6O5E?e=wpp9Uu&download=1] If this link is not available, click 'apply' to view this on the University career's page. Close date for vacancy: 09 April 2026. Contact details for vacancy: If you have any questions regarding this role, please get in touch with Peter Borich, Associate Director, Digital Transformation (peter.borich@vuw.ac.nz). How to apply: Please ensure you are applying for this role directly on our careers page and not via email. Candidates must submit supporting documents along with their resume, such as a cover letter. We can only consider applicants who are citizens or residents of New Zealand or Australia or on a current working visa. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Applications from recruitment agencies are not accepted. Mō Te Herenga Waka - About Our University Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington [https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/about] is renowned for its high-quality research and exceptional teaching. We attract people from around the world. Our university campus spans Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington - the creative, scientific and political centre of Aotearoa New Zealand - and our students thrive on the connections we have made here. Explore the many benefits [https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/about/working-here/employment-information] of working at Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington. Find out where you fit in our strategic direction [https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/about/governance/strategic-plan] and learn more about our research expertise [https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/research/strengths/faculty]. Ētahi kōrero hai āwhina i a koe - Why you should join our team Ready to make a difference? Join Te Tai Matihiko - Digital Solutions [https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/digital-solutions] and be at the forefront of innovation! Our team excels in software and hardware support, cutting-edge learning technology, research assistance, project management, and IT security. Embrace a dynamic environment where your skills will thrive and make a real impact. Be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence and continuous growth.

Responsibilities

The Senior Project Manager will lead the end-to-end delivery of the University’s Data, Reporting & Analytics project, which is a major component of the Digital Roadmap. Key duties include managing milestones, scope, schedule, benefits, delivery partners, and budgets while embedding data governance practices.