Senior Project Manager

About the company

Engage Squared is a rapidly expanding, award-winning organisation focused on building a strong workplace culture and developing its people. The business partners with interesting customers, works on challenging assignments, and has recently been recognised as Microsoft Partner of the Year for Global, Australia and Japan, as well as one of the best places to work in the Australian tech industry by the Australian Financial Review’s BOSS Best Places to Work list.

As a Microsoft Solutions Partner, the company helps organisations create modern workplaces using Microsoft technologies so teams can work better, together, and faster. Its goal is to give every employee access to the tools, knowledge, and information they need to have a better work experience. By using modern work technology, the company aims to reduce friction caused by inefficient processes and strengthen access to support, enabling employees to be more productive.

Engage Squared operates across Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Bali. This opportunity is open to candidates based in Auckland or Wellington, New Zealand.

The consultancy delivers projects for major organisations and works with a strong client base that includes ANZ, Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, BUPA, government bodies across Australia, Origin Energy, and Mirvac. The team is known for connecting people and technology effectively, and the culture is described as innovative, collaborative, and enjoyable.

Role overview

The Senior Project Manager will support a range of project management engagements, working alongside consultants and client stakeholders to deliver projects from planning through to completion, on budget and to a high standard.

The role is varied and may include contributing to tender responses and sales proposals, improving practice intellectual property, mentoring junior team members, and leading project management engagements with clients. A strong leadership style and growth mindset are important for success in this role.

Key responsibilities

• Create detailed, practical, and transparent project plans and supporting documentation that align with the statement of work, budget, and delivery schedule.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to secure approval of technical and commercial project plans, including contracts, risk escalations, and other sign-off requirements.
• Partner with the Lead Consultant and the wider PMO team to support project delivery.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Manage resources efficiently through prioritisation, delegation, and mentoring.
• Organise, coordinate, and oversee the project delivery team.
• Track, record, and verify compliance requirements, including quantity-related compliance.
• Hold weekly project review meetings with Lead Consultants and the workforce manager, including timesheet and booking reconciliations, delivery status checks, and escalation of concerns where needed.
• Monitor and control project budget and scope.
• Keep internal systems up to date and maintain processes and guidance for end-of-month reporting and related activities.

Experience and skills required

• At least 6 years of experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager, ideally with consulting experience delivering Microsoft 365 or SaaS-based solutions.
• Hands-on experience with both Agile and Waterfall delivery approaches.
• Strong capability in resource planning, prioritisation, delegation, and mentoring.
• Well-developed stakeholder management and relationship-building ability.
• Comfort working independently as well as within a team.
• Self-driven, motivated, and focused on achieving professional success in a consulting setting.
• Ability to manage workload and deadlines effectively.
• Project management certifications are preferred, though not mandatory.

Inclusivity and adjustments

Engage Squared values inclusion and diversity, and encourages applications from neurodiverse and underrepresented candidates. The company notes that applicants may choose not to meet every criterion before applying, and selection is based on a combination of aptitude and passion as well as experience. Reasonable adjustments can be requested during the recruitment process, and candidates are also welcome to share their pronouns at any stage.