Project Manager

He aha ai tātou – Why us?

At One NZ we’re not just imagining the future, we’re building it. Our purpose? A better-connected Aotearoa New Zealand. Kia renarena te taukaea i Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our ambition? To become the most AI-enabled telco on the planet. This isn’t just about our technology, It’s about you. We’re investing in our people like never before.... empowering them to grow, lead, and shape what’s next.

Through our AI School, access to world-class learning platforms, or career pathways that evolve with you, we create an environment where your curiosity thrives, and your skills accelerate.

Join us and be part of something extraordinary: connect with purpose and help redefine what’s possible.

Uia mai koe te pātai, he aha te mea nui o tēnei ao? Māku koe e ki atu he tangata, he tangata, he tangata.

“If you asked me, what is the greatest thing in this world, I would say it is people, it is people, it is people.”

Ko tō tūranga – your role

As the Project Manager your role is to successfully deliver projects across the Cloud & Infrastructure Platforms domains, including Datacentres and Modern Workplace initiatives, ensuring delivery within agreed timeframes, budget, quality standards, and scope. Working closely with programme leadership and cross-functional technology teams, you will play a key role in driving modernisation initiatives while maintaining consistency in project delivery practices and stakeholder engagement.

Ko tō mahi – what you’ll do

• Deliver projects within agreed quality, budget, scope, and time parameters
• Support the delivery of strategic technology modernisation initiatives including cloud transformation, infrastructure lifecycle management, datacentre optimisation, workplace technology refresh, and platform migration programmes.

• Manage dependencies across cloud, datacentre, workplace, cybersecurity, and operational support teams.

• Support architecture governance processes including solution design reviews and technical approval forums.

• Drive delivery of platform transformation initiatives including cloud adoption, containerisation, automation, and legacy technology retirement.

• Coordinate infrastructure build, migration, testing, cutover, and decommissioning activities across cloud, virtualisation, container, storage, backup, and datacentre platforms.

• Proactively manage vendors, suppliers, and delivery partners to achieve successful project outcomes
• Hold vendors accountable and drive delivery outcomes that benefit One NZ
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across internal and external stakeholders
• Produce clear and accurate project scope and governance documentation
• Maintain project status reporting, forecasting, and financial tracking throughout the project lifecycle
• Analyse delivery processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement across tools, methodologies, and practices
• Facilitate effective project meetings and drive accountability across delivery teams
• Ensure successful project completion, transition activities, and close-down documentation

Na tōu rourou - what you’ll bring

• Prince2, PMP, or equivalent project management certification

• Proven project management experience, ideally within telecommunications or large enterprise environments
• Proven experience delivering large-scale cloud and infrastructure technology projects.
• Experience delivering projects across one or more of the following domains: hybrid cloud, datacentre infrastructure, virtualisation, container platforms, workplace technologies, storage, backup and recovery, or network-integrated technology environments.

• Experience managing complex technology migrations, infrastructure refreshes, platform upgrades, production cutovers, and technology lifecycle initiatives.
• Working knowledge of infrastructure technologies such as VMware, Red Hat OpenShift, Kubernetes, Microsoft Azure, AWS, storage and backup platforms, and enterprise networking concepts.

• Experience managing projects involving platform migrations, datacentre technologies, cloud transformation, or infrastructure modernisation programmes.

• Understanding of technology governance, architecture review processes, risk management, and operational readiness activities.

• Experience managing project budgets, forecasting, business cases, and governance reporting within large enterprise environments.

• Strong understanding of FinOps principles and technology optimisation practices

• Demonstrated capability managing supplier and vendor contracts within complex delivery environments

• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively across fast-paced and evolving technology environments

Nā mātou te rourou – what you’ll get

• One New Zealand is leading the way by ensuring you can have a truly balanced life. Most roles allow flexibility to work from home and flex your hours to enjoy work & whānau commitments.
• A fully subsidised Southern Cross health insurance cover for you and your family.
• Lifestyle leave, giving you the option to purchase an extra week or two of annual leave.
• Discounts on One New Zealand products, services and much more!

We are proudly Rainbow Tick certified and champion diversity of thought, perspective and background. Joining our whānau is more than starting a new job - it’s the beginning of a journey that will challenge and inspire you to play a role in something bigger. 

Tū hikitia rā, tū hāpainga. Tū hāpainga, tū hikitia rā.

We stand to uplift, to support and to elevate others.

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