Senior Project Manager Job Description
Are you a seasoned project management professional looking for a new challenge?
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a major change management project within the Irish Healthcare system. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, with a possibility of extension thereafter for further projects, subject to performance.
The successful candidate will be employed as an agency employee, working 35 hours per week and earning an annualised salary of €79,847. You will also accrue 30 days' annual leave per annum (paid Bank Holidays).
This role requires a blended working model, with a minimum of 2 days per week in Drogheda, Co Louth.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead and drive a major change management project within the Irish Healthcare system, ensuring its successful completion within a 12-month timeframe.
2. Take ownership of the project, providing strategic direction and proactive leadership to achieve project milestones and objectives.
3. Coordinate and manage a diverse group of stakeholders, including clinical, operational, technical, and governance representatives, ensuring their engagement and alignment with project goals.
4. Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive project plans, strategies, and timelines to drive the project to completion.
5. Foster effective communication and collaboration among all stakeholders, promoting a unified approach to project delivery.
6. Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring the project remains on track and addressing any issues promptly to avoid delays.
7. Ensure adherence to all relevant regulations, standards, and best practices within the healthcare sector throughout the project lifecycle.
8. Promote continuous improvement and innovation in project management processes and methodologies to enhance project outcomes.
9. Provide strong leadership and direction to project team members, cultivating a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
10. Manage resources efficiently and oversee project budgets to achieve project goals within the allocated time and financial constraints.
11. Engage with senior leadership and other key stakeholders to secure necessary support and resources for the successful completion of the project.
Key Competencies
* Strategic thinking and planning
* Effective stakeholder management
* Risk management
* Quality Assurance
* Adaptability and resilience
Qualifications and Experience
* Experience of working with or leading projects of national significance with business, technical, governance, and legal activities across the lifecycle of the project.
* Significant business operations, change management, and/or project management experience including experience of using structured change and project methodologies to deliver projects to successful outcomes in a complex environment.
* A qualification in Health Administration, Project Management, Business, or a related field.
* Project management certification is desirable but not essential.
* Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with a track record of successful project delivery.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Proficiency in project management software and tools.
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.