Senior Project Manager - 6-Month Initial Contract - Dublin

Your new company

This company is a reputable organisation within the public sector based in Dublin.

Your new role

• Conduct feasibility studies as input to Project Request Documentation for Programme Governance Board approval.
• Fully manage the project management lifecycle incorporating Project Request, Initiation & Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Control and Closed-down stages.
• Prepare and manage appropriate project plans including all resources in relation to delivery of outputs to meet milestones and overall project delivery date.
• Give guidance to the team and the business stakeholders on solutions available to support the best business practice, maximise efficiencies and minimise operational and technical risk.
• Provision of the requisite project structure, team composition/skillsets and management controls required to effectively report on, manage and subsequently deliver quality deployments on time and at cost.
• Manage and produce status reporting, change control logs, issues and risk logs.
• Effectively manage escalation processes where appropriate.
• Adhere to internal QA requirements for project management.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team including business stakeholders, IT project resources and senior management to build relationships and ensure effective delivery of projects.
• Work closely with external vendors ensuring value for money is achieved to deliver project objectives.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews in order to draw out lessons learnt.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Project Management and Programme Management Office methodology, processes and procedures.
• Undertake such other duties and responsibilities as may be determined by the Programme Management Office.
• Deliver project artefacts such as; Project Request, Project Initiation document, Work Breakdown Structure, Schedule, Closeout Document.
• Liaise with technical SMEs and business stakeholders, communicating at a level appropriate to their field of expertise.
• Manage project change, through assessment and evaluation of the project impact, liaising with team members and approvers.
• Undertaking other duties and responsibilities as may be determined by the Finance Manager.

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree qualification (minimum Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications) or equivalent in a discipline deemed relevant by the Authority for the post of Senior Project Manager.
• PMP or PRINCE2 or equivalent Project Management qualification
• 7+ years of direct experience in project managing IT technology and business-related projects
• Demonstrate experience of working within a regulatory environment
• Identifies, plans for and implements change projects and initiatives effectively in collaboration with others
• Can deliver results in challenging situations with and through others, strives to exceed expectations and create as much value as possible.
• Critically seek information and research, exploring a range of potential sources, to ensure that a broad set of inputs, both quantitative and qualitative, are used to inform decisions and recommendations.
• Develops and delivers key messages and documentation based on quality inputs and consultation with others. Presents information in an authentic, clear, and easy-to-understand way that is impactful and tailored to the needs of the audience
• Strong experience with stakeholder management, with project controls, project governance/guidelines, vendor management, budget control and more.

What you'll get in return

• Pay rate between €60K- 72K per annum - pro rata (Dependent on experience).
• Opportunity to work with a reputable organisation within the public sector.

What you need to do now

• Currently living in Ireland.
• Flexible to work in a hybrid setting in Dublin.
• Currently holding an EEA passport or valid Stamp 4 visa. (Visa must be for duration of contract).
• Immediate starter (if possible)

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