Senior Project Manager Digital

Auckland Airport stands proudly as the gateway to Aotearoa, welcoming travellers beginning their journeys, farewelling Kiwis to new destinations, connecting businesses and workers to new opportunities, and celebrating partners and investors who back us along the way. We have ambitions to be a global hub and a comprehensive development programme to deliver this vision.

With so many moving parts to keep the airport precinct running, it’s our collaboration and passion that keeps everything together. This is what our culture and heritage have been built on. When you work with us, you’ll share our ambition to be a great New Zealand business, and one that’s making a strong contribution to the wellbeing of our communities and economy.

We have several roles to fill and are currently seeking experienced Senior Digital Project Manager’s who can manage multiple projects simultaneously. In this role you will have exposure to several different parts of the business and will be working on key transformation projects.

Key responsibilities in this role are

• Work with stakeholders and manage delivery timeline
• Develop and deliver key project plans
• Integrate quality assurance processes into project plans
• Collaborate with stakeholders from various parts of the business, and externally, to gather requirements
• Lead project teams and ensure timely completion of projects

Key Challenges: 

• Navigating the delivery of solutions within systems that are critical to daily operations (e.g., flight check-in, baggage handling, security screening, air traffic control).
• Ensuring compliance with security standards and data protection regulations while maintaining smooth operations.
• Risk management ensuring delivery avoids significant risks, such as data breaches, system outages, or project delays.

What you will bring to the role

• 10 years’ experience in project management, with a focus on operational digital systems and/or network infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of digital technologies , platforms and methodologies (e.g, Access control, IPV, end user compute, VMware server virtualization, physical and logical wired and wireless networks, digital signage, public address, car park payment and barrier arms)
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget
• Excellent communication skills

About us

E mahi ana mātou mō Aotearoa. We are working for New Zealand

Auckland Airport is more than just a business. It’s a truly unique place with an important role to play in New Zealand’s recovery. Together we’re its custodians, knowing that the work we do has the power to create positive change for our customers, the community, the environment and for the prosperity of Aotearoa. We’re all about creating a sense of place where everyone can thrive, and one where others aspire to work. We’re a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome people from all walks of life. It’s our collaboration and passion that keep everything together. This is what our culture and heritage have been built on. When you work with us, you’ll share our ambition to be a great New Zealand business, and one that’s making a strong contribution to the wellbeing of our communities and economy.

If this role sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply online now.

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