Senior IT Project Manager / Integration Lead - Microsoft 365 & M&A
Posted 28 days ago
Senior IT Project Manager / Integration Lead – Microsoft 365 & M&A | Kanji IT
Contract Opportunity | Based in New Zealand
Kanji IT is seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager / Integration Lead to drive complex Microsoft 365 migration and IT integration programs across New Zealand, with a strong focus on mergers & acquisitions, cloud transformation, and organisational change.
This is a senior contract role based in New Zealand, suited to a confident and commercially minded leader who can successfully manage enterprise technology programs in fast-moving and high-change environments while building strong relationships across business and technology teams.
Reporting to the PMO Lead in Sydney and the Business Lead in Auckland, you will play a key role in delivering consistent project governance, integration outcomes, and technology transformation initiatives across Australia and New Zealand.
About the Role
Based in New Zealand, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of Microsoft 365 migration and integration programs aligned to business acquisition timelines and operational priorities.
The business is continuing its digital transformation journey, requiring a hands-on project leader who can bring structure, clear communication, and calm leadership through periods of significant change.
Key Responsibilities
Project & Integration Leadership
- Lead Microsoft 365 and identity integration programs across Australia and New Zealand
- Manage IT integration workstreams related to mergers and acquisitions
- Coordinate multiple projects within a broader program delivery framework
- Manage vendors and delivery partners to agreed timelines, budget, and quality expectations
Microsoft 365 & Cloud Delivery
- Deliver enterprise-scale migrations across Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and identity platforms
- Develop migration, coexistence, and cutover strategies aligned with existing architecture standards
- Ensure security, compliance, and governance requirements are maintained
- Work closely with specialist vendors and technical partners to deliver successful outcomes
Stakeholder & Governance Management
- Partner with executives and senior stakeholders across business and technology functions
- Lead governance forums, steering committees, and reporting processes
- Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
PMO, Reporting & Controls
- Operate within established PMO governance and delivery frameworks
- Provide executive-level reporting across milestones, risks, issues, dependencies, and delivery status
- Maintain strong RAID management and proactive escalation processes
Change, Adoption & Readiness
- Support business readiness and change management initiatives
- Coordinate communications, training, and user adoption activities
- Assist teams through the transition to new digital platforms and processes
About You
Essential Experience
- 5+ years’ experience delivering complex IT programs within medium to large organisations
- Proven experience leading enterprise-scale Microsoft 365 migration projects
- Strong understanding of cloud identity, security, and data governance
- Experience working within structured PMO and governance environments
- Strong stakeholder engagement and executive communication skills
- Experience working across Agile and Waterfall delivery models
- Hands-on experience using Jira, Kanban boards, and reporting tools
Highly Regarded
- Experience delivering IT integration programs within M&A environments
- Cross-border or multi-region project delivery experience
- Exposure to New Zealand compliance or regulatory environments
- Microsoft 365 or cloud certifications
- Formal project management qualifications including PRINCE2, PMP, or Agile certifications
Why Join Kanji IT?
Kanji IT supports a growing group of businesses through practical, scalable, and customer-focused technology solutions. We value collaboration, operational resilience, and technology outcomes that support long-term business success.
Our approach is built around:
- Customer-first service
- Reliable and resilient technology environments
- Architecture-led solutions
- Agility and practical problem-solving
- Strong collaboration between business and technology teams
Apply Now
If you’re an experienced IT Project Manager or Integration Lead looking to lead large-scale Microsoft 365 and M&A integration programs in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.
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