We are seeking an experienced and diligent Project Manager to join our team on a contract basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and delivering a variety of ICT projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the agreed scope. This role requires a highly organised individual with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, a strong understanding of project management methodologies (including Agile/Scrum), and a proven track record of successfully delivering complex technical projects. This is a hybrid role and while remote working will be possible, the successful candidate will be required to attend the office based in Co. Wexford, occasionally within a reasonable timeframe.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and manage the full lifecycle of ICT projects, from initiation to closure.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including schedules, milestones, deliverables, and dependencies.
Lead and manage project risk, proactively identifying potential issues and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
Ensure the quality of project deliverables and adherence to relevant standards.
Monitor and report on project progress, providing regular status updates to stakeholders.
Manage project budgets and ensure projects are delivered within financial constraints.
Facilitate effective communication between project teams, stakeholders, and business users.
Gather and assist in the definition of business requirements.
Work effectively within a team environment, collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Organise work priorities and manage time effectively.
Work with and assist in-house Scrum teams, demonstrating an understanding of Agile processes.
Maintain comprehensive project documentation.
Conduct risk assessments and implement appropriate risk mitigation procedures.
Assist with the roll-out and continuous improvement of project management methodologies and standards.
Produce a range of project reports, including status reports, analysis of issues and corrective actions, justification of delays, and final project reports detailing results, methodology, quality assurance, deviations, problems encountered, and deliverables.
Contribute to skills transfer to client staff through methods such as documented procedures, work instructions, and on-the-job training.
Attend project meetings as required at the office in Co. Wexford or remotely.
Successfully complete other tasks as required to ensure project success.
Essential Skills & Experience:
Minimum of eight (8) years of demonstrable experience in managing successful ICT projects.
Proven ability to deliver projects on time, on budget, and within agreed scope.
Strong experience in leading and managing project progress, risk, and quality to industry standards.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with business users.
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience of working within Agile teams.
Demonstrated ability to plan and manage the implementation of projects and identify potential risks.
Experience in maintaining detailed project schedules and documentation.
Proficiency in risk assessment and the development of risk mitigation procedures.
Desirable Experience:
Experience working on projects within the environmental sector.
A professional certification in Project Management (e.g., PMI, PRINCE2, Agile Certified Practitioner).
An understanding of current ICT technologies.
Personal Attributes:
Highly motivated and results-oriented.
Strong problem-solving abilities.
Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proactive and takes initiative.