IT Project Manager
About the Role
Our client is undergoing a major technology transformation. As they transition to a new digital age, they continue to provide the backbone of eCommerce in Ireland. This is a dynamic, diverse and rapidly evolving IT environment and as such, we need a highly skilled individual to manage complex Project initiatives that span one or multiple strategic priorities / functional areas.
As Project Manager, you will be delegated by the relevant Project Steering Group to manage a Project / Programme on a day-to-day basis, within agreed constraints of Time, Cost, Quality and Scope. You will be responsible for the management of the full end-to-end delivery of the project from definition through to execution and closure. The resulting products and/or services must be capable of achieving the benefits as defined in the Business Case.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Use best practice governance methodology to manage and deliver project initiatives
Contribute to creation of business cases, project charters, proposals, quotes, estimates and project budgets
Ensure the required resources are identified and available to the project
Provide clear and concise status reporting regarding project planning, project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks and issues, and budgets
Prepare and issue status reports (including Weekly Update Reports, Steering Reports, Closure Reports etc.) on agreed schedules to the Steering Group and PMO
Accept full project lifecycle ownership across assigned projects / programs
Monitor, track and control risks, issues, conflicts, dependencies and critical path deliverables and provide appropriate mitigations as required
Manage stakeholder involvement throughout the project to ensure success
Provide leadership in promoting collaboration and communication across teams
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Min 5 years proven experience managing complex IT projects to completion
Proven experience delivering projects across different streams including business change, infrastructure upgrade and application development projects, on time and on budget meeting business needs
Experience leading, motivating and managing various project and program team sizes, including internal and external resources
Possess strong interpersonal and presentation skills across all levels with ability to influence
Strong project financial management skills
Education, Professional Qualifications
BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or equivalent preferred
Formal Project Management qualification (e.g. PMI) would be an advantage
