Project Manager
This role requires 2 days per week working on site in Tralee, Co. Kerry Our client has just opened a role for an IT Project Manager.
They are based in Tralee and only require 2 days on site per week (any 2 days).
Are you used to working in Agile methodology?
Do you have Confluence, Linux, Jira and Applications experience?
Can you handle working on multiple (4-5) projects at once?
Are you ambitious and do you have excellent communication skills?
Role Objectives:
Expertise Employ communication skills to articulate a clear vision of project management deliverables.
Encourage buy-in across all stakeholder groups, including business leadership, process owners and infrastructure partners.
Canvas senior stakeholders on a continuous basis to solicit feedback on end state objectives.
Leverage stakeholder insights to direct modifications and enhancements to project plans where appropriate.
Engage agile techniques as appropriate.
Qualifications and Skills Experience in managing complex IT processes and projects across multiple business and technical areas Ability to influence people outside the immediate span of control, negotiate and resolve conflicts, and work with business users, IT partners and vendors Able to work well autonomously and be a complete self-starter 3-5 years of Project Management experience preferably in a financial services environment Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Finance or related field.
Experience working with technology vendors to implement application or infrastructure product solutions PMP certification preferred, any other related Project Management certifications a plus.
Excellent understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies Must be able to adjust to changing business requirements Take initiative and provide leadership in solving problems, improving processes, and providing a better experience for the business.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills; must be able to clearly articulate a point and be a persuasive communicator.
Must be comfortable with public speaking and developing relationships across all levels of the enterprise.
Must have outstanding time management skills, should be able to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Detailed, thorough, good analytical skills, and a customer service mindset.
Ability to anticipate issues and prepare mitigation strategies.
Able to follow priorities set by management.
Strong ability to deliver on time.
Strong ability to deliver quality.
Strong working knowledge and able to configure projects within JIRA