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Engage Squared Project Manager in Auckland, New Zealand
Are you a Junior Project Manager/Project Administrator/Project Coordinator seeking that next challenging role?
About us
Engage Squared is an award-winning, fast-growing company that believes in great workplace culture and investing in our people. We hire great people, work on interesting projects with amazing customers, and invest in our team; and we've just been named Microsoft Partner of the Year, Australia and one of the best places to work in the Australian tech industry in the Australian Financial Review's BOSS Best Places to Work list.
As a Microsoft Solutions Partner, we specialise in creating modern workplaces with Microsoft technologies; helping organisations to work better, together, faster. Our vision is to create a world where every employee has access to the tools, knowledge, and information that they need to enjoy work. Using modern work technologies, we can free employees from the friction of inefficient business processes, and fill gaps in knowledge or support from their team, leaders, and leadership, so that they are empowered to be productive.
We have offices across Australia, NZ, Japan, and Bali. This role is open to anyone located in Auckland.
Our successful technology consultancy undertakes projects for a variety of large organisations. With an impressive roster of clients, including ANZ, Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, BUPA, Governments at all levels across Australia, Origin Energy and Mirvac, you'll be contributing to a growing team famed for their expertise in connecting people with technology.
We pride ourselves on being a fun, innovative and collaborative organisation that practices what we preach and delivers great employee culture and customer results.
What you'll get to do
In this role, you'll be responsible for supporting a variety of projects within the Project Management space. This includes working closely with our consultants and client stakeholders to deliver projects from start to finish, within budget, and to a high standard.
Your typical day will be full of variety, covering everything from supporting the response to tenders and sales proposals, to evolving practice IP, mentoring junior members of our team, and of course leading PM engagements with our clients. You'll demonstrate exceptional team leadership skills and possess a growth mindset.
Duties
Develop comprehensive, realistic, and transparent project plans and documentation that aligns with the statement of work, budget, and delivery timelines
Work with both internal and external stakeholders sign off in the technical and commercial project plans, including project contracts and or risk escalation and approvals sign off
Works with Lead consultant and wider PMO team to manage,
manage client and stakeholder relationships
effective resource management (incl. prioritising, delegating & mentoring)
organising, coordinating, and managing the project delivery team
coordinate, record, and ensure quantity compliance
Conduct weekly project reviews with Lead consultants and workforce manager, including timesheet to booking reconciliations, monitoring, and agreeing delivery status, and reporting or escalating concerns as they arise.
Maintaining budget and scope of work
Maintaining internal systems, and ensures processes and guidance when providing end of month reporting etc
What you'll bring
1-2 years experience as a Junior Project Manager or project administrator – preference with Consulting experience delivering M365/SaaS based solutions.
Previous experience with project management methodologies and techniques using Agile methodology and Waterfall framework.
Capable of effective resource management (incl. prioritising, delegating, & mentoring).
Strong relationship development and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work from own initiative and within a team environment.
Self-motivated and driven to achieve professional success in a consulting environment.
Ability to manage workload and time according to set deadlines.
Project Management certifications preferred but not necessary.
We value inclusivity and diversity at Engage Squared. Research shows candidates from neurodiverse and underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for roles if they meet all the criteria.
We like to make our hiring decisions based on a combination of aptitude and passion, not just experience, so if you're keen to apply and need reasonable adjustments, please let us know. We also encourage you to let us know the pronouns you use at any point during the recruitment process.
