IT Project Manager

About the Opportunity

We are Grant Thornton. We go beyond business as usual, so you can too.

Grant Thornton Ireland (GT) has nearly 3,000 people in 9 offices across Ireland, The Isle of Man, Gibraltar, and Bermuda, with a presence in over 149 countries around the world, and a global network of over 68,000 people.

At GT, we work as trusted advisors, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their organisation now and for the future. Whether that is working with the public sector to build thriving communities, with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or with a diverse range of businesses to help them achieve their goals, Grant Thornton Ireland work hard to support clients to act on the issues that matter.

At GT Ireland, we don’t just predict your future, we build it.

A Career at GT

Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration, and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently.

What does this mean for you?

A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow, and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be.

Grow with us

At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and closure of multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including schedules, budgets, and resource allocation
• Manage project scope, identify and mitigate risks, and resolve issues to ensure successful project delivery
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements, objectives, and success criteria
• Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment
• Monitor and report on project progress, providing regular updates to senior management and stakeholders
• Implement and maintain project management best practices, methodologies, and tools
• Manage client relationships and expectations throughout the project lifecycle
• Coach and mentor junior project team members
• Other duties as assigned

Eligibility

• 6 to 10 years of experience in project management, preferably in a professional services or consulting environment
• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, information technology, or a related field is required
• PMP certification or equivalent is strongly preferred
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects from initiation to completion
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage diverse teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps)
• Experience with Agile and traditional waterfall project management methodologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Prior relevant professional/consulting experience required
• Ability to travel on short notice and work additional hours as necessary

Benefits

• Reward and benefits designed to create an environment where our people can flourish

About Company

Our reward and benefits are designed to create an environment where our people can flourish. We are committed to building a culture where our people have access to the necessary benefits to help promote a healthy lifestyle and thrive.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Grant Thornton, we provide equitable opportunities for all our colleagues. We are a responsible, sustainable business where equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) is at the forefront of our workplace culture agenda, and today, we continue to build and develop on our existing ED&I structure and strategy to meet our workplace culture needs. People are at the heart of our business and teams built with varied backgrounds, racial differences, cultures, sexual orientations, religious orientations, ages, gender identities, abilities, and family types present diverse viewpoints, which need to be heard and valued.

We are all at our best when we are able to be ourselves and we view integrity and authenticity as integral values to bring to our day-to-day work-life at the firm. We are excited to see the personality and perspectives you will bring to our team because we know we will all benefit from them. Diversity of thought, background, and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer. You form the bedrock of our firm’s best-practice principles and we will champion you as leaders from day one.

Recognition

We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognizing the right values and behaviors. Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme.