ICT Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced and diligent Project Manager to join our team on a contract basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and delivering a variety of ICT projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the agreed scope. This role requires a highly organised individual with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, a strong understanding of project management methodologies (including Agile/Scrum), and a proven track record of successfully delivering complex technical projects. This is a hybrid role and while remote working will be possible, the successful candidate will be required to attend the office based in Co. Wexford, occasionally within a reasonable timeframe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and manage the full lifecycle of ICT projects, from initiation to closure.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including schedules, milestones, deliverables, and dependencies.
• Lead and manage project risk, proactively identifying potential issues and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Ensure the quality of project deliverables and adherence to relevant standards.
• Monitor and report on project progress, providing regular status updates to stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets and ensure projects are delivered within financial constraints.
• Facilitate effective communication between project teams, stakeholders, and business users.
• Gather and assist in the definition of business requirements.
• Work effectively within a team environment, collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Organise work priorities and manage time effectively.
• Work with and assist in-house Scrum teams, demonstrating an understanding of Agile processes.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement appropriate risk mitigation procedures.
• Assist with the roll-out and continuous improvement of project management methodologies and standards.
• Produce a range of project reports, including status reports, analysis of issues and corrective actions, justification of delays, and final project reports detailing results, methodology, quality assurance, deviations, problems encountered, and deliverables.
• Contribute to skills transfer to client staff through methods such as documented procedures, work instructions, and on-the-job training.
• Attend project meetings as required at the office in Co. Wexford or remotely.
• Successfully complete other tasks as required to ensure project success.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of eight (8) years of demonstrable experience in managing successful ICT projects.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time, on budget, and within agreed scope.
• Strong experience in leading and managing project progress, risk, and quality to industry standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with business users.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience of working within Agile teams.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and manage the implementation of projects and identify potential risks.
• Experience in maintaining detailed project schedules and documentation.
• Proficiency in risk assessment and the development of risk mitigation procedures.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience working on projects within the environmental sector.
• A professional certification in Project Management (e.g., PMI, PRINCE2, Agile Certified Practitioner).
• An understanding of current ICT technologies.

Personal Attributes:

• Highly motivated and results-oriented.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive and takes initiative.