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Project Manager

Contract or Temp
25.06.2026
1458543
High-stakes 3-6mo contract in Auckland. Lead a rapid Azure cloud migration, manage engineers, & drive pace with a talented CIO!
Why You’d Like It
If you thrive in high-accountability environments where you can truly own the delivery, this contract will hit the sweet spot. This is a highly visible, critical migration project where your ability to navigate challenging stakeholder dynamics and drive operational momentum will be front and centre. No corporate fluff here; just a pure, fast-paced execution.

The Story
A major education provider is currently undergoing a massive transformation to consolidate its services into a single entity. To make this happen, they need to execute a rapid on-premises data centre exit and migrate to a greenfield Azure cloud environment. The foundation is being laid right now, and they need a heavyweight contract PM to step in, establish immediate control, and ensure the engineering teams hit their milestones.

Company Profile
You will be representing a leading strategic transformation partner, embedded directly within one of their key clients. The environment is highly collaborative and personality-oriented, valuing direct, face-to-face engagement over endless email chains. It is a culture that rewards transparency, backbone, and the confidence to have difficult conversations when timelines are at risk.

Your Role
As the Project Manager, you will lead the delivery team; including a Cloud Architect and DevOps Engineers, reporting directly to a highly driven, execution-focused CIO. Your main focus is driving the rapid discovery, landing zone readiness, and infrastructure migration to Azure.
  • Drive Momentum: Establish immediate operational control to keep technical resources aligned and moving forward under tight timelines.
  • Manage Upwards: Confidently navigate stakeholder relationships and hold the line during high-pressure delivery phases.
  • Change Control: Manage strict change control protocols throughout the lifecycle of the data centre exit.
  • Team Coordination: Keep the technical teams aligned, ensuring technical execution matches agreed project milestones.
Benefits
  • Competitive Contract Rate: Reflective of the high accountability and impact of this role.
  • Prime Auckland Location: Based on-site in Auckland, offering direct collaboration and immediate feedback loops with key decision-makers.
  • High Visibility: A career-defining project that stands out on any CV.
  • Strong Team Culture: Work alongside top-tier technical minds in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.
Your Fit
You are a seasoned Project Manager who doesn't get easily rattled. You have a proven track record of delivering complex infrastructure migrations (on-prem to cloud) within strict frameworks, and you know how to manage highly driven corporate stakeholders. You are comfortable being on-site, working closely with the business, and leading from the front to hit a 3-to-6-month delivery target.

Does this sound like you? If so, then apply now or reach out to Sofia directly today at 021 181 3172 or [email protected].
  
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand. If you are not a NZ Citizen, you must have the right of permanent residence or a valid work visa.

Like the sound of that?

If this sounds like you please reach out to me at
sofia@digitalgarage.co.nz