Project Manager

Job Description

Project Manager

Our client is looking for a Project Manager available to start immediately , in Dublin, likely to be hybrid working remote/onsite 

Key Responsibilities
The role holder will be responsible for the following:

• Leading, managing and co-ordinating the delivery of a broad range of projects in support of our IT transformation and business strategy including digital solutions, data analytics, cloud-based developments, control centre tools and market and energy management system evolution
• Promoting a user-centred design approach to the development and implementation of projects and services
• Liaising with the business to understand stakeholder needs; guide, persuade and influence others through developed skills of communication and diplomacy
• Partnering with the business to ensure that business benefits are realised
• Developing and implementing procedures and IT documentation to maximise the effectiveness and quality of working practices
• Assisting the business in determining project objectives and outlines project requirements
• Tracking and reporting on project progress against the project plan; Tracking and reporting on project risks and issues
• Preparing reports and presentations at a strategic and operational level to engage key management and business stakeholders on the progress of the project
• Managing a substantial project budget and updating forecasts throughout the project lifecycle
• Co-ordinating project resources across several multidisciplinary IT functions, resolving conflicts and removing blockage
• Managing and reviewing the service delivery of external vendors
• Ensuring that the governance of the project is exemplary, including risk management, stakeholder communications, project schedules and cost management; producing, managing and coordinating all relevant documentation to the highest standards.

Skills and Experience/ Essential

• A formal 3rd level qualification in an IT / Business related discipline;
• Relevant Project Management certification (Prince2 Certified or related Project Management methodology);
• Demonstrated proven track record in IT Project Management;
• Extensive experience of managing a broad range of projects including software and infrastructure elements;
• Extensive knowledge of scheduling and budgeting for IT project implementation;
• Extensive decision making and an ability to prioritise conflicting deliverables;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Energetic, passionate and willing to challenge the status quo in the interests of delivering change;
• Extensive technical and analytical skills with the ability to operate in a large complex IT environment;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to collaborate and work effectively as part of a team;
• Proven experience in risk and change management;
• Proficient in project management software/tools;