Project Manager

Job Description

PM role: contrtact in Dublin:

Provide leadership and direction for the Service Delivery team who partners with Mastercard Shared Components Program. Within Tech Ops you would be responsible for the delivery of Web Platform Architecture, Web Platform Engineering and Database Engineering teams. These teams are responsible for the support of technologies & processes utilized to maintain and drive enhancements to our Middleware and Database infrastructure.

Major Accountabilities:

• Recruit, manage, develop and retain Service Delivery and support staff.
• Identifying process gaps, provide estimates for business solutions.
• Successfully lead definition, development and delivery of major cross-department initiatives with broad scope and long-term business implications. Partner with business to identify innovative solutions and drive strategic decisions. Develop business case in alignment with the objectives. Actively look for opportunities for Innovation and creative problem solving.
• Ensure each project or effort is adequately staffed, trained and managed and completed within approved manpower and budget guidelines. Ensure personnel have appropriate skills and behaviors; and effectively communicate performance results; as necessary.
• Perform strategic planning; financial planning; administration and management of department.

Education:

BS Degree or equivalent combination of experience and formal education.

Knowledge / Experience:

• Budget and Resource Management experience
• Management experience - including multiple diverse teams and formal performance reviews.
• Managing financials for multiple projects and programs.
• Knowledge of web servers, web application servers, Unix, monitoring tools and web security principles helpful.
• Understanding of network, operating system principles and web middleware.
• Knowledge in one or more core functions related to internet infrastructure design.
• Any previous experience with SQL Server and/or Oracle or PostgreSQL database administration experience is a definite plus.
• Formal business or management training including Project Management, Strategic Planning, some finance experience and related curriculum.
• Understanding of and advanced experience with Systems Architecture, Systems Engineering & Database Engineering concepts and methodologies. Experience with five to eight years of methodology is required.
• Demonstrate Mastercard core competencies and proven ability to embody Mastercard Leadership Principles.

Skills/ Abilities:

• Ability and knowledge to assist in policy development and demonstrate knowledge of the business organizational strategy.
• Ability to establish plans, coach co-workers and demonstrate adaptability along with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to focus on customer needs and to provide overall business or technical project planning for product enhancements.

Mandatory skill: PM

Additional skill: Webservices Infra Consulting