What are the responsibilities and job description for the ICT Senior Project Manager position at Tait - New Zealand?
We Go Beyond for A Safer World
At Tait Communications, our values guide everything we do: Commitment to Listen, Courage to Act, and Integrity to Deliver. These principles shape how we work with our customers, partners, and each other, helping to build safer, more resilient communities worldwide.
Te Tūranga – The Role
Reporting to the Digital and ICT Programme Manager, the ICT Senior Project Manager plays a critical role in delivering meaningful improvements across business systems, services, and platforms for Tait staff, stakeholders, and customers globally.
As part of our Digital and ICT Project Services Team, you will lead the planning, management, and delivery of a diverse portfolio of digital and ICT projects. These projects span internal and external customers and cover a wide range of platforms and services.
You will also contribute to the evolution of our project management capability supporting frameworks, methodologies, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with agile principles.
The duties of the role will include:
- Leading the planning and successful delivery of complex Digital and ICT projects
- Delivering projects on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards
- Developing robust business cases aligned with best practice
- Building and managing project budgets, schedules, and resource plans
- Evaluating and improving business processes, recommending practical solutions
- Managing project risks, issues, and dependencies, including mitigation strategies
- Implementing effective change control processes
- Ensuring high-quality project documentation and capturing lessons learned
- Supporting the development and adoption of fit-for-purpose project methodologies
- Establishing and embedding value management practices across ICT initiatives
- Preparing and delivering clear reporting on project status, risks, and outcomes
Stakeholder Management
- Conduct stakeholder analysis and develop engagement strategies
- Build and maintain strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders
- Communicate effectively on progress, value delivery, risks, and solutions
- Influence and negotiate at a senior level to achieve project outcomes
- Gather feedback and continuously improve stakeholder satisfaction
Ō pūkenga – About You
To be successful in this role, you will have a bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
As well as:
Required:
- 5 years' experience in Digital and ICT project or programme management, delivering complex initiatives
- Proven ability to lead end-to-end project delivery across multiple workstreams
- Strong skills in project planning, budgeting, reporting, and risk management
- Experience in business process evaluation and improvement
- Solid understanding of Agile and Waterfall project management methodologies
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication, and influencing skills
- Ability to operate confidently at a senior level within a complex organisation
Preferred:
- PRINCE2 and/or Agile certifications
Ngā painga – What's in it for you?
We are committed to making a difference for families and communities while supporting our people to build rewarding careers.
- Health insurance for you and your Family after 12 months, annual flu vaccinations, and additional sick leave in your first year
- Modern office facilities with onsite parking, gym, and café
- Long service recognition
- Active social club and a supportive team environment
- Ongoing development to support a high-performance culture
Ko wai mātou – About Us
For more than 50 years, Tait Communications has been designing, delivering, and supporting critical communications networks for public safety, transportation, and utility customers around the world.
Founded in Christchurch by Sir Angus Tait, we are now a global organisation with a strong reputation for innovation and reliability. Our people are passionate about delivering technology solutions that make a real difference-and supporting each other to grow along the way.
Ko koe pea tēnei? – Sound like your kind of role?
If you're ready to take the next step in your project management career and thrive in a high-performing, purpose-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and cover letter. Applications will be assessed as they are received and close on Friday 8th May 2026.
For more information, visit: www.taitcommunications.com