Data Project Manager
Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid Work Model)
Required Skills: Strong experience in Azure Data Warehouse, working under Railway projects.
Background
The company is currently managing a variety of significant and complex data analytics initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, improving customer experience, and driving strategic decision-making. We are seeking professionals with direct experience in the railway industry who understand the nuances of delivering and managing data-intensive projects, from infrastructure and operations to reporting and analytics.
Company’s data environment is hosted on Microsoft Azure, so familiarity with Azure or similar cloud-based data platforms would be beneficial.
Outline Scope
The selected Project Manager must have significant experience in delivering high-profile IT Data projects. While the primary focus will be on data-related projects, there may be instances where they are required to manage other technical project types.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Manage and facilitate all required project workstreams to ensure successful delivery.
* Develop and maintain detailed project plans in MS Project.
* Track actual progress against planned timelines.
* Monitor and manage planned vs. actual expenditure.
* Oversee testing and release management activities.
* Ensure successful, end-to-end delivery of all project phases.
* Develop and maintain IT work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports.
* Work effectively in complex technical environments.
* Operate within a PMO framework, ensuring all required artefacts are developed and maintained to support project delivery.
* Liaise with the National Transport Authority (NTA) to ensure all necessary project controls and reports are in place.
* Monitor relevant SLA/contract metrics and take appropriate action when required.
* Provide regular updates to the CIO, Head of PMO, senior management, and relevant committees on project progress and key issues.
* Transition completed projects into operational service.
* Perform any other related duties as assigned.
Required Skillset
The Project Manager(s) must have full lifecycle experience managing complex IT projects, particularly within the Data & Analytics domain. Candidates should demonstrate substantial expertise by having successfully delivered at least three high-profile data-related projects, ideally within similar technical environments.
Mandatory Certifications:
* PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent formal Project Management certification
* ITIL Certification
* Agile Certification (e.g., Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM))
Microsoft Azure Data Engineer Certification (DP-203 or equivalent)
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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