Lead Project Manager
We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Project Manager to join our client in Galway, Ireland on a 12-Month Contractor (hybrid role) basis.
Main Responsibilities:
* Manage project financials for a $30 million global program.
* Work with program/project managers to ensure the overall program stays within budget and is delivered on time with available resources.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Review program deadlines and budget regularly with program/project managers.
2. Provide input and address finance department queries.
3. Coordinate statements of work, work orders, purchase orders, invoicing, and payments with system integrators and vendors.
4. Update corporate financial tools for forecasting (Daisy / Captrack / Digtracker).
5. Create project progress reports and recommend improvements.
6. Analyze performance data to establish metrics around project financials.
7. Anticipate potential problems and develop risk mitigations.
8. Liaise with internal departments, manufacturing sites, project managers, and stakeholders as a key team contact.
9. Compare ongoing project activities with project management plan and project performance baseline.
10. Ensure adherence to corporate and IT policies and standards.
11. Effectively manage project constraints: Scope, Cost, Schedule.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's or University Degree required, minimum 5 years' relevant experience.
* Practical knowledge and demonstrated competence in large scale IT project/program management.
* Strong financial acumen, analytical skills, and Microsoft Excel experience essential.