Offer summary

Qualifications:

5-8 years' experience in managing business transformation projects., Strong background in business change management and embedding change., Proven ability to develop detailed project plans and manage budgets., Qualifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, or Agile certifications..

Key responsibilities:

Leading cross-functional project teams to deliver strategic initiatives.

Facilitating end-to-end project management including planning and budgeting.

Managing risks and dependencies across delivery workstreams.

Driving business change management activities to prepare business areas for new solutions.

Job description

A bit about Smartly

We exist to make it simpler for Kiwi businesses to look after their people. We're known as the simple way to sort your payroll for over 20,000 businesses. Our slick software combined with our awesome support team help businesses pay their people on time, accurately and in line with legislation.

We wholeheartedly believe that if you put your people first, everyone wins. Great employees and great employee relationships are still one of the most valuable things a business can have. Look after them, and success, however you measure it, gets easier. Your people win, your customers win, you win.

What we’re looking for

A high-performing Business Project Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about delivering impactful customer and business-focused solutions, and loves leading cross-functional teams. You’ll be a strong collaborator who is comfortable navigating complexity, driving alignment across business areas, and embedding change into business operations.

What does the job involve?

Leading dynamic cross-functional project teams to deliver strategic initiatives that align with Smartly's business objectives.
Facilitating end-to-end project management, including business analysis, detailed planning, scoping, budgeting, and resource management.
Managing risks, dependencies, blockers, and constraints across delivery workstreams.
Driving business change management activities ensuring business areas are fully prepared to support new solutions.
Supporting the establishment of enterprise-wide delivery frameworks, processes, and governance standards.
Collaborating on organisation-wide risk management practices, contributing to compliance with ISO27001 and ISEA3402 standards.

What you’ll need to bring:

5-8 years' experience managing business transformation projects with a focus on cross-functional alignment and business change.
A curious mindset with a willingness to explore emerging technologies, including AI, to continuously improve business outcomes.
Proven ability to develop detailed project plans, manage budgets, and drive successful delivery.
Background in business change management with a strong competency in embedding change.
Experience producing high-quality project documentation including user stories and functional specifications.
Experience conducting organisational risk assessments and implementing risk mitigation strategies.
Qualifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, Agile certifications (e.g., Prince2 Agile, SAFe, Professional Scrum Master 1).
Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, communication, and leadership skills.

What you’ll get

Flexible working – opportunity to work from home and offices in Lower Hutt or Auckland CBD
Health, Life, Trauma and Income Protection Insurance
Awesome company-wide culture – we love a massive morning tea, an epic work party, and the random rolling lunch. We are also passionate about our people and seeing them thrive.

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Applications close Friday, 4 July 2025

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