Senior Technology Project Manager
ANZ · Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- On site
- Full-time
- NZ$150,000 / year
- Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Job highlights
- Lead complex technology projects and integrations.
- Manage mainframe migration on IBM zOS.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and vendors.
- Oversee project budgets and stakeholder engagement.
- Drive technology solutions for financial services.
About the role
About Us
Kia Hanga I Te Ao, E Ora Ai, E Tupu Ai, Te Tangata Me Te Kainga. At ANZ, we’re shaping a world where people and communities thrive, driven by a common goal: to improve the financial wellbeing and sustainability of our millions of customers.
About The Role
As a Senior Project Manager in our Technology Delivery Practice, you’ll play a pivotal role in leading workflow and integration initiatives across ANZ New Zealand. You’ll provide senior‑level planning, management, and oversight to ensure projects are aligned with strategic priorities and delivered successfully across the business. Your leadership will bring structure and clarity to multi‑disciplined teams, enabling them to deliver workflow management solutions that streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency.
This role will see you coordinating resources and managing technical delivery interdependencies across multiple streams of work, integration, infrastructure, mainframe, leading the technical migration of a core banking platform on IBM zOS. You will create an environment where teams can focus, resolve issues early and move work forward with purpose. If you enjoy hands on problem solving, coordinating across domains and guiding work from definition through to delivery, you will thrive here.
You’ll engage with stakeholders at all levels to translate business needs into delivery outcomes, balancing immediate priorities with long‑term strategy. It’s a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of ANZ’s technology landscape by driving seamless, secure, and scalable workflow and integration solutions for a leading financial institution. Your delivery leadership will help ensure these solutions land cleanly across the business and support our technology operations in meaningful, tangible ways.
Role Location
Wellington/Auckland
Role Type
12 Month Fixed Term
Hours
Standard 37.5 hours
What will your day look like?
The Senior Technology Project Manager is critical to making this happen and key responsibilities of the role will include the following:
- Lead the end-to-end delivery, from inception through to delivery of large and complex technology projects and/or key pieces of work within large programmes
- Work collaboratively with key business owners, stakeholders and teams to deliver the best outcome for the customer
- Work collaboratively/manage 3rd party vendors to deliver the best outcome for the customer
- Provide financial budget oversight across project deliverables
- Operate across multiple teams to ensure delivery is aligned
- Own overall project delivery, including phased planning (Analysis, Design, Development, Testing, Go Live), schedule, budget, and change control
- Coordinate technical workstreams covering Database migration, and parallel testing
- Actively manage migration risks with clear contingency and rollback plans
- Lead stakeholder engagement across Application Development, CICS, Storage, Treasury Operations, IT Ops, and Risk and Compliance
- Plan and secure specialist resources and oversee training, cutover, and post go live readiness
- Identify and manage the risks, issues and dependencies throughout the delivery framework
- Apply sound project management principles and work within the ANZ Delivery Frameworks
What will you bring?
To grow and be successful in this role, you will ideally bring the following:
- 8+ years IT project management, including mainframe migration or infrastructure modernisation
- Hands on expertise and comfortable within the Mainframe domain with VSAM, CICS, JCL et al.
- Extensive experience in leading complex technology projects, with a strong track record of delivery.
- PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, or equivalent
- Proven delivery of large-scale technical programs ($5M+) in high risk environments
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels — from executives to technical teams.
- Deep knowledge of software delivery frameworks, governance, and controls, with proven ability to apply and adapt project management methodologies to suit each initiative.
- Strong organisational and leadership skills, including time management, decision‑making, and the ability to build high‑performing teams and foster strong relationships.
- Adaptability and resilience in dynamic environments with shifting priorities and ambiguity, coupled with the capability to coach, mentor, and build capability across multi‑disciplined teams.
You’re not expected to have 100% of these skills. At ANZ a growth mindset is at the heart of our culture, so if you have most of these things in your toolbox, we’d love to hear from you.
So, why join us?
From the moment you join ANZ, you'll be part of a work whānau striving towards a common purpose: shaping a world where communities thrive.
But it's not just our customers who'll feel your impact. You'll feel it too. Because at ANZ, you'll have the resources, opportunities, and community you need to take the next big step in your career.
We're a diverse community at ANZ in different roles, different locations, doing different things. That's why we have a range of flexible working arrangements, so our people can 'make work, work for them'. We also provide a range of benefits including access to wellbeing services and discounts on selected products and services from ANZ and more.
At ANZ you'll be part of an organisation where the different backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people are celebrated. That's why we're committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand's communities and this is one of the reasons that has inspired us to develop a multi-year Te Ao Māori Strategy called Tākiri-Ā-Rangi. This includes increasing representation of Māori and Pasifika people at ANZ. Join us and get involved in one of our affinity networks which help us to better understand and meet the needs and interests of our increasingly diverse workforce.
Kua wātea te katoa ki te tono. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments you may require to our recruitment process or the role itself. If you are a candidate with an access requirement or disability, let us know how we can provide you with additional support.
To find out more about working at ANZ visit https://www.anz.co.nz/careers/.You can apply for this role by visiting ANZ Careers and searching for reference number 114440.
Key skills/competency
- Senior Technology Project Manager
- Project Management
- Technology Delivery
- Mainframe Migration
- IBM zOS
- Workflow Management
- Integration
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Risk Management
- Budget Management
Skills & topics
- Senior Technology Project Manager
- Project Management
- Technology Delivery
- Mainframe Migration
- IBM zOS
- Workflow Management
- Integration
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Risk Management
- Budget Management
- IT Project Manager
- PMP
- PRINCE2
- SAFe
- Wellington
- Auckland
- Financial Services
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 8+ years IT project management, mainframe migration experience, and PMP/PRINCE2/SAFe certifications.
- Showcase leadership: Emphasize your ability to manage large-scale technical programs ($5M+) and diverse teams.
- Demonstrate technical skills: Detail your hands-on Mainframe expertise (VSAM, CICS, JCL) and understanding of IBM zOS.
- Prepare for STAR method: Be ready to discuss complex project challenges, stakeholder management, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Express ANZ's values: Articulate how your growth mindset and collaborative approach align with ANZ's culture.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What specific mainframe technologies are critical for the Senior Technology Project Manager role at ANZ?
- For the Senior Technology Project Manager position at ANZ, hands-on expertise with Mainframe technologies such as VSAM, CICS, and JCL is essential. Familiarity with IBM zOS is also a key requirement, particularly for the core banking platform migration.
- How important is prior experience in large-scale technical programs for this ANZ role?
- ANZ is looking for proven delivery of large-scale technical programs, specifically those exceeding $5M and operating in high-risk environments. This demonstrates your capability to manage significant projects effectively.
- What project management methodologies does ANZ typically utilize for technology projects?
- While the job description mentions PMP, PRINCE2, and SAFe as desirable qualifications, ANZ emphasizes deep knowledge of software delivery frameworks and the ability to adapt project management methodologies to suit each initiative. Working within ANZ's own Delivery Frameworks is also key.
- What are the primary locations for the Senior Technology Project Manager role at ANZ?
- The Senior Technology Project Manager role at ANZ is based in either Wellington or Auckland, New Zealand.
- Is this a permanent or contract position at ANZ?
- This Senior Technology Project Manager position at ANZ is a 12-month fixed-term contract.
- What kind of stakeholder engagement is expected in this role?
- You will engage with stakeholders at all levels, from executives to technical teams, across various departments including Application Development, CICS, Storage, Treasury Operations, IT Ops, and Risk and Compliance.
- Does ANZ support career growth for Senior Technology Project Managers?
- Yes, ANZ emphasizes a growth mindset and provides resources, opportunities, and community support for career advancement. They encourage employees to take the next big step in their careers.
- What is the expected salary range for a Senior Technology Project Manager at ANZ?
- While a specific salary range is not provided, given the 'Senior' title, 8+ years of experience, and large-scale project management responsibilities, a competitive package is expected. Roles of this nature in New Zealand typically range from NZD 120,000 to NZD 180,000 annually.