Project Manager, Platform

As a Project Manager in our Platform Delivery team, you'll migrate our clients to our platform offerings, quickly and on time, to the best of our ability, coordinating, facilitating, and directing multiple teams, including delivery teams in Auckland HQ, and other global teams interacting with the client directly.

Using a consistent set of standard project methodologies across the business, with a focus on shareability, reusability, and constant improvement, you'll create business efficiency, reduce project turnaround times, and use your proven PM skills to create exceptional client experiences.

About the role

• Act as the key point of contact for all internal stakeholders for the duration of a project, facilitating and managing the entire project life cycle, from inception to completion across global teams. This may include, but is not limited to, analyzing requirements, managing risks, tracking change control, and coordinating with the project team to successfully execute the project to success.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage multiple projects within the constraints of agreed contracts/budgets and available resources
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders, take responsibility, and set realistic expectations for objectives, requests, projects, and product enhancements to maintain client satisfaction with the project and the product
• Create and maintain detailed project plans and status update reports for large and small projects, providing clarity on task ownership and delivery timelines
• Prioritize requests and provide concise direction to the project delivery teams
• Serve as the liaison between the client facing and other project teams
• Monitor and track time spent on projects and helps to report on various KPIs, completion of tasks by due date, budgets, rework rates, actuals vs. expected, etc...
• Take ownership in learning clients’ business models, operations, and industry processes

Requirements

About you

• Typically, five years' experience in a project or programme management role delivering software projects
• Proven ability to generate exceptional client experiences and outcomes on the largest, most complex projects and initiatives
• Requires little assistance or guidance and consistently embodies leadership capabilities
• Owns internal and external escalations and priorities with the team
• Excellent communication skills across different disciplines in order to work effectively across different regions, cultures and stakeholder teams
• Advanced analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and strong organizational and presentation skills
• Commitment to excellent customer service and dedication to creating great outcomes
• Overachieves against business goals and metrics
• Ability to work on several tasks or projects simultaneously, effectively prioritizing and following through to successful outcomes while managing deadlines
• Flexible, decisive, quick-thinking and able to handle difficult situations in a patient, calm, and effective way
• Related tertiary, or Project Management qualification
• Strong knowledge of cinema operations and/or experience with Vista software would be highly beneficial

We are currently only considering applicants with an existing right to work in NZ, without the need for employer sponsorship, for this position.

About Vista Group

Vista is a world-leading company that makes software for the cinema industry. Started in Auckland, New Zealand, over 25 years ago, we now serve cinemas, film distributors, and moviegoers worldwide.

Our HQ is in the City Works Depot in Auckland. We have offices and subsidiary companies in Sydney, Los Angeles, London, Amsterdam, Cape Town, Shanghai, Mexico City, and Kuala Lumpur. We use the latest technologies and offer a fun, agile and collaborative environment. We continue to innovate and build our reputation as one of the best Kiwi tech companies to work for.

Shared Standards

Our Shared Standards act as a compass for how we work together and reflect the behaviours we value at Vista Group. The way in which each member of our crew embodies these Shared Standards is an indicator for performance and success, as it aligns with our vision and strategy.

One Crew

We're a diverse team, in different places and functions, and we're at our best when we connect, help and collaborate

Shine a Light

We communicate openly, we explain the why, and we ask when we don't understand. We don't leave people in the dark

Make it Happen

We make good things happen as people and as teams through our focus on delivery

Chase Great

We challenge ourselves and each other to keep improving

Benefits

You will be supported to continually learn and improve your skills, share knowledge and ideas in the team, and be part of a dynamic and open culture.

We have a range of benefits that include:

• Being part of a passionate team that values innovation and collaboration
• Work on products that make a real impact in the entertainment industry
• Enjoy a supportive environment that encourages growth and learning
• Outstanding flexibility to support a healthy work-life balance
• Hybrid working (home and office-based split)
• Medical and Life insurance
• Volunteer day, enhanced paid parental leave and wellness benefits
• Fun team events including the Vista Innovation Cup

If this sounds like you, get in touch to find out more

We value inclusivity celebrate diversity and are committed to offering equal opportunity to our staff and candidates — regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religious, ethical beliefs or political opinion. This commitment is reflected in all our employment policies and procedures.