# Senior IT Project Manager / Integration Lead - Microsoft 365 & M&A

> KG Talent · Auckland, New Zealand · Contract · Posted 2026-05-19

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Kanji IT

## Description

### **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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