This senior level, Delivery Manager (Software Engineering) role drives delivery of the Vista Cloud offering to customers, ensuring that Engineering meets project goals on time, and managing any risks, issues, or changes along the way.
It's not a role for the faint-hearted, so sitting back and just monitoring isn't going to cut it!
We're looking for a software engineering delivery manager through and through, to proactively keep multiple stakeholders informed of project scope and status. You'll need a solid technical background in software development, great project management skills, and experience working with software development teams and stakeholders across various regions and time zones.
About the role
Project Management and Delivery
Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans, and monitor progress against these plans throughout the project lifecycle.
Develop a close relationship with Cloud Enablement to ensure project clarity and delivery expectations.
Coordinate and communicate with cross-functional teams across the Engineering Department, to ensure that project objectives are met on time.
Translate technical documents and concepts into stakeholder-friendly documents.
Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, and develop and implement mitigation strategies as necessary.
Ensure that quality standards are maintained throughout the project lifecycle, and that all deliverables meet expectations.
Manage project documentation, including project plans, status reports, meeting minutes, and other relevant documents.
Provide updates and timelines for key deliverables in the SDLC.
Foster a collaborative and productive team environment and promote best practices in project management.
Maintain data and project tracking in solutions provided.
Stakeholder Management
Act as a single, reliable interface for Engineering on any delivery requests from other Divisions. Effectively prioritize, manage and deliver these requests within agreed timelines, ensuring readiness for deployment.
Maintain clear and consistent communication with stakeholders throughout the scheduling and delivery stages, providing timely updates as the process evolves.
About Vista
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.
About you
5+ years' proven track record of successfully delivering multi-product, global software projects .
A software engineering delivery manager through and through, not wanting to sit back and just monitor.
Knowledge of SaaS is advantageous.
Proven ability to execute in an agile and fluid environment.
Strong proven experience in the building of software products.
Strong technical understanding of software development lifecycle and methodologies.
Excellent internal & external stakeholder management experience.
Cross-functional team management experience.
Proven ability to work as part of a global team navigating different time zones.
We are currently only considering applicants with an existing right to work in NZ, without the need for employer sponsorship, for this position.
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:
Excellent work/life balance, including a 4 ½ day working week.
Hybrid working (home/office-based split, requiring regular weekly attendance in the Auckland office).
Medical and Life insurance.
Volunteer day, enhanced paid parental leave, and wellness benefits.
Strong mentoring & career development focus.
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.
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