Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager - 11 Month Contract - Dublin

Your new company

This company is a reputable organisation within the public sector based in Dublin.

Your new role

* Conduct feasibility studies as input to Project Request Documentation for Programme Governance Board approval.
* Fully manage the project management lifecycle incorporating Project Request, Initiation & Planning, Execution, Monitoring & Control and Closedown stages.
* Prepare and manage appropriate project plans including all resources in relation to delivery of outputs to meet milestones and overall project delivery date.
* Give guidance to the team and the business stakeholders on solutions available to support best business practice, maximise efficiencies and minimise operational and technical risk.
* Provision of the requisite project structure, team composition/skillsets and management controls required to effectively report on, manage and subsequently deliver quality deployments on time and to cost.
* Manage and produce status reporting, change control logs, issues and risk logs.
* Effectively manage escalation processes where appropriate.
* Adhere to internal QA requirements for project management.
* Work closely with multidisciplinary team including business stakeholders, IT project resources and senior management to build relationships and ensure effective delivery of projects.
* Work closely with external vendors ensuring value for money is achieved to deliver project objectives.
* Conduct post-implementation reviews in order to draw out lessons learnt.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of Project Management and Programme Management Office methodology, processes and procedures.
* Undertake such other duties and responsibilities as may be determined by the Programme Management Office.
* Deliver project artefacts such as; Project Request, Project Initiation document, Work Breakdown Structure, Schedule, Closeout Document.
* Liaise with technical SMEs and business stakeholders, communicating at level appropriate to their field of expertise.
* Manage project change, through assessment and evaluation of the project impact, liaising with team members and approvers.
* Undertaking other duties and responsibilities as may be determined by the Finance Manager.

What you'll need to succeed

* Degree qualification (minimum Level 7 on the National Framework of Qualifications) or equivalent in a discipline deemed relevant by the Authority for the post of Senior Project Manager.
* PMP or PRINCE2 or equivalent Project Management qualification.
* 5+ years direct experience in project managing IT technology and business related projects.
* Strong experience with stakeholder management, with project controls, with project governance/guidelines, vendor management, budget control and more.

What you'll get in return

* Pay rate between €60K- 70K per annum - pro rata (Dependent on experience).
* Opportunity to work with a reputable organisation within the public sector.

Eligibility

* Currently living in Ireland.
* Flexible to work in a hybrid setting in Dublin.
* Currently holding an EEA passport or valid Stamp 4 visa. (Visa must be for duration of contract).
* Immediate starter (if possible).