Senior Project Manager

We're on the lookout for a Senior Project Manager to join our Project Management team.

About us:

Enlighten Designs is an award-winning creative technical agency and one of Waikato’s largest ICT service providers. Our over 25 years in the industry means we’re a mature software development company with a start-up feel that offers exposure to a broad range of clients, technologies and projects. As a highly collaborative project management team, we connect to expand our capabilities and ensure each team member has the support they need to master their craft.

We deliver solutions from the shores of New Zealand to the rest of the world. We know our success is due to our talent and as an organization, we foster an environment where people can have fun while doing what they love. We connect, collaborate and value relationships. It’s our passion for seeking better ways and new possibilities that inspire our people to continuously learn and grow.

 

What we are looking for:

We're on the lookout for a Senior Project Manager to join our Project Management team.

We believe our best work comes from creative teams and you will be working alongside our Business Analysts, UX consultants and development teams. You will be refining and pioneering unique IP to guide our customers on a road map to success through technology, design and consultation via a human-centred approach.

We're particularly interested in candidates who are highly flexible and adaptable, with a strong interest in AI technologies. You'll be working in a rapidly evolving landscape where AI is transforming how we deliver projects, and we need someone who is excited about both leveraging AI for productivity gains and experimenting with AI solutions to deliver innovative software projects for our clients.

With a learning mindset and a highly collaborative approach, you will effectively manage people, resources, processes, risks, and client relationships to deliver technology development projects to meet enterprise client outcomes. You will work with Sales on the elaboration and progression of opportunities to become successful business for Enlighten Designs, while providing leadership within the delivery team.

 

What you’ll be doing:

  • Partnering with sales to scope, quote, and close opportunities

  • Delivering a seamless project management experience for enterprise clients

  • Driving high value project results through engaging communication

  • Administration of project budget and timeframes

  • Providing leadership and mentorship to Project Managers within the delivery team

  • Contributing to continuous improvement of project methodology and processes

 

Ideally you will have:

  • Minimum 8 years previous experience managing and delivering successful projects across various industries and multiple technologies within medium to enterprise sized organisations

  • Strong personal communication, both written and verbal, with proven experience presenting to executive audience

  • Expectation management in a software development space for enterprise clients

  • Budget management, both time and $ for complex projects

  • Risk management and identification across multiple project portfolios

  • Understanding of technical challenges, particularly in software, and being able to communicate these back to client stakeholders at all levels

  • Stakeholder management across enterprise environments

  • Understanding of and/or previous experience in the data, web and software industry

  • Experience in leading successful project teams, demonstrable skills in facilitation of project rituals and cadences with clients and teams

  • The ability to work across several complex projects at the same time

  • Be comfortable in a vendor environment that bills for its time

  • High adaptability and flexibility in approach to project delivery and client requirements

  • Strong interest in AI technologies with experience or enthusiasm for using AI tools for productivity enhancement

  • Forward-thinking mindset with willingness to experiment with AI solutions in software project delivery

 

What’s in it for you?

  • You will be working with an amazing group of individuals who understand our talent are our most valuable asset. 

  • Be at the forefront of AI software delivery - you'll have the opportunity to use cutting-edge AI tools and be part of pioneering AI-powered project delivery methodologies, positioning yourself as a leader in the next generation of project management

  • Leadership opportunities with direct impact on team development and organizational processes

  • Our culture of collaboration means learning and development is a core value.

  • We value fun and building real relationships, so we are available to connect with one another with daily hacky and regular team lunches. We even have a soccer club! Plus, we love celebrating and every team member gets an anniversary cake on their work anniversary!

  • The team is Hamilton based, and we offer some flexible working.

 

At Enlighten we believe in equal opportunities for all and offer an inclusive team culture with flexible working arrangements. Our talented team agree that there’s nothing better than contributing quality content to the digital world and bringing people together to share experiences. If you agree with this, then you’ll probably fit in here pretty well!  

Even though this is a full-time role, if you are interested in part time or contract roles, please let us know as we would consider this for the right applicant.

If the story of this role inspires your curiosity, connects to your strengths and fuels your motivation to be part of an extraordinary workplace, then apply through Seek today! 
https://www.seek.co.nz/job/85675445?ref=direct-share-hirer-jobs-list 


Your application should include the following questions: 

  • Do you have a legal right to work in New Zealand? If you are on a work visa can you provide details of type and duration in your cover letter. 

  • In September onwards 2025 will you live in or within 30 km of Hamilton? If you have plans to move to Hamilton or would move for the role, please let us know. Cambridge, Huntly, Morrinsville, Ngāruawāhia, and Te Awamutu are within 30km. 

  • Are you prepared to work full time in the office during your induction period, and ongoing at least three days in the office?