Senior Project Manager (PMO)

About Gallagher

At Gallagher, we protect what matters most. From securing some of the world’s highest-security environments to helping farmers manage their operations more efficiently, our technology solutions are trusted globally.

Our global headquarters and manufacturing site are based in Hamilton, New Zealand, with a people-first culture that extends across our global operations, reaching over 160 countries, and offering exciting world-class career pathways. Our Operations Performance team is central to enabling our global success, and this is your opportunity to play a key role in that impact.

The Opportunity

Are you a seasoned project leader who thrives on structure, strategy, and delivering meaningful results? We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead the charge in shaping and embedding project excellence across our Operations teams. You’ll be the driver of our PMO governance, delivery outcomes, and continuous improvement initiatives that make a tangible difference.

As part of the Operations Performance team, you’ll:

• Lead the Operations PMO, establishing structure, roles, and responsibilities, and driving continuous improvement across project management practices
• Standardise and elevate project delivery through best-practice tools, templates, and methodologies
• Manage multiple end-to-end projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, timely delivery, and value for the business
• Facilitate effective collaboration across internal teams, including SLT, IS leads, change managers, and process owners
• Track and report progress through clear milestones, KPIs, and transparent updates to stakeholders
• Support and mentor others, building capability and confidence in project delivery across the organisation
• Champion continuous improvement, identifying and implementing initiatives to drive efficiency and impact

The Fit

You’re confident working at pace, across multiple projects and with senior stakeholders. You bring a mix of structure and flexibility, and know how to connect people and process to drive results.

You’ll also need:

• A recognised project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP)
• Proven experience leading a PMO or embedding project frameworks in complex environments
• Extensive project management experience, handling multiple initiatives of varied scale and complexity
• Deep understanding of both Waterfall and Agile methodologies
• Strong commercial acumen with a focus on customer-centred outcomes
• Ability to engage and influence at all levels, from sponsors to SMEs
• Excellent communication skills, clear, confident, and collaborative
• Proficiency with tools like MS Project, JIRA, or similar
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement, innovation, and sharing best practice

Why Gallagher?

At Gallagher, we’re committed to a supportive, family-friendly culture where collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement drive everything we do. We care deeply about our team’s well-being and work-life balance, creating an environment where people can thrive personally and professionally.

What we offer you:

• Flexible hours and hybrid work arrangements, with full trust in our people to balance onsite and work-from-home options for up to two days a week to achieve the best outcomes.
• When you're in the office, enjoy free parking, a subsidised on-site café, and a variety of great eateries nearby
• Kiwisaver contributions on top of salary, plus annual bonuses
• A lot of fun along the way: team-building events, inspiring guest speakers, and team lunches

At Gallagher, growth never stops. We’re building our team with like-minded individuals who share our passion for pushing boundaries and shaping the future.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may appoint someone to the position before the listing closes – so apply now to join our Operations team and help us deliver excellence across global projects!