Julie Way-Fitton
Julie Way-Fitton
Senior Project Coordinator | recruitIT Consulting
An accomplished figure in project management and technology across more than two decades, Julie Way-Fitton started her IT career at 29 years old after earning a diploma in e-business support through Computer Power Plus, a leading IT training institute in her home country of New Zealand, in 2002. She began at a service desk while raising her child, progressing through roles in procurement, project management, and service delivery at EDS Group, where she oversaw more than 30 projects, from 2003 to 2005. She then found success as a procurement specialist at Unisys, a project and service delivery manager at Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP, and a senior project coordinator at AIA New Zealand Limited.
Prior to starting her current role as senior project coordinator at recruitIT Consulting in 2025, Ms. Way-Fitton lent her expertise to healthAlliance, NZ Post, the Ministry of Health, Suncorp, and Fonterra Group Limited. At Fonterra, her role as a SCUM master and project manager centered on steering substantial IT initiatives to successful completion. Although only active there for eight months, she implemented more than 300 application service mappings and a significant decrease in incidents through proactive monitoring. She ensured that the team’s deliverables aligned with business objectives and fostered continuous improvement.
One of the highlights of Ms. Way-Fitton’s career was serving as the national service manager for Motorola, where she dramatically reduced the average repair time for two-way radios from 54 hours to just four. She has always been focused on continuous improvement, seeking smarter, more efficient ways to work. Recently, she automated a calendar in Excel, allowing her team to easily view and plan meetings for any given month. This innovation has streamlined the scheduling process, making it simpler for everyone in the team. Upon reflection of her decades-long career in the field, she has observed numerous changes in the industry and appreciates the growing number of women entering technical roles rather than just administrative positions. She believes that AI will be significant in the future, emphasizing the need for continuous learning and upskilling. She said, “Those who resist change risk stagnation.”
Attributing her success to all the formative experiences that have shaped her character, Ms. Way-Fitton has led with a deep sense of kindness paired with wisdom, empathy, and understanding. She emphasized the importance of not becoming overwhelmed by past pain and negativity, but instead embracing the opportunities that life presents. Looking toward the future, she hopes to gain a deeper understanding of herself. Her many aspirations include traveling to Europe and fostering a legacy of empowerment, encouraging others to recognize that their limits often stem mentally.
Press Release
Julie Way-Fitton Recognized for Expertise in Project Management and Technology
Julie Way-Fitton is a senior project coordinator at RecruitIT Consulting
MANGERE EAST, NEW ZEALAND, April 29, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ — Julie Way-Fitton has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Way-Fitton has established herself as a distinguished expert in project management, demonstrating a remarkable trajectory across the information technology and business sectors. In 2025, she began her tenure as a senior project coordinator at RecruitIT Consulting, where she continues to leverage her extensive experience to drive operational excellence and foster team collaboration.
Prior to her current role, Ms. Way-Fitton served as project manager and scrum master at Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited for one year. During this period, she was instrumental in implementing agile methodologies and ensuring the successful delivery of complex projects within one of New Zealand’s largest organizations. Her expertise in advanced reporting and process optimization was further honed during her time as senior program coordinator at Suncorp from 2022 to 2023, where she coordinated large-scale initiatives and supported cross-functional teams.
In 2022, Ms. Way-Fitton contributed her skills as a senior program coordinator at the Ministry of Health, New Zealand, after another one-year tenure as an AWS project manager at NZ Post. Her commitment to portfolio management was evident in her position as senior portfolio coordinator at HealthAlliance (now Health New Zealand) in 2021 and as a senior project coordinator at AIA New Zealand Limited from 2019 to 2020.
Between 2018 and 2019, Ms. Way-Fitton served as AWS service delivery manager for cloud infrastructure at OSS Group Limited, managing cloud-based solutions for enterprise clients. Her leadership capabilities were further demonstrated during her tenure as service delivery manager at Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP from 2011 to 2015, where she was responsible for client satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Ms. Way-Fitton’s earlier roles include working as a project manager on contract with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP, a procurement specialist for a government account at Unisys from 2008 to 2010 and a procurement specialist at Unisys from 2006 to 2008. Her foundational experience in information technology began with EDS Group from 2003 to 2005, where she held multiple positions including project management, procurement specialist, trainer and helpdesk analyst.
Notably, Ms. Way-Fitton’s career in IT was catalyzed by her decision at age twenty-nine to pursue formal education in e-business after recognizing the limitations of her previous earning potential outside the field. Starting on a service desk while raising her child, she steadily advanced through roles in procurement, project management and service delivery before attaining leadership positions.
Among Ms. Way-Fitton’s most significant achievements is her tenure as national service manager for Motorola, where she dramatically reduced average repair times for two-way radios from fifty-four hours to just four hours—a testament to her focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency. More recently, she is proud of automating an Excel-based calendar system that streamlined meeting scheduling for her team.
Ms. Way-Fitton’s professional development is underscored by a robust academic background, earning a diploma in e-business support from Computer Power Plus in Auckland in 2002. Furthermore, her commitment to lifelong learning is reflected in numerous certifications, including MidJourney and ChatGPT certifications from Coursiv Limited, advanced certified scrum master and certified scrum master credentials from Scrum Alliance Inc. and authentic education result coaching certification from the International Coaching Federation, among many others.
Continuing to bolster her industry standing, Ms. Way-Fitton is active within the Scrum Alliance Inc. She has observed significant changes throughout her career—particularly the increasing presence of women in technical roles—and advocates for continuous learning and upskilling as artificial intelligence becomes increasingly influential.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Ms. Way-Fitton is civically engaged as a soccer coach with Papatoetoe United Football Club United, Marcelin College and St Cuthbert’s College. She also volunteers with dog rescue organizations. In her personal life, she is devoted to learning photography and enjoys photography herself alongside studying visual basics, traveling and painting. She is passionate about helping individuals who have experienced domestic violence and finds fulfillment in coaching others.
Looking ahead, Ms. Way-Fitton seeks deeper self-understanding after overcoming personal limitations and aspires to travel throughout Europe while fostering a legacy of empowerment, encouraging others to recognize that their boundaries are often self-imposed. Overall, she attributes her success to formative life experiences that have instilled in her kindness, wisdom, empathy and understanding. She believes that embracing new opportunities rather than dwelling on past adversity leads to genuine happiness—a philosophy that continues to guide both her personal growth and professional achievements.
