Project Manager

Barden is thrilled to have partnered with the Program Director of a global Irish tech company to identify a Project Manager to join their PMO team. This role entails taking charge of the delivery of a major transformation program across their Irish and UK businesses. This is a daily rate contract role.

The ideal person will boast a diverse industry background, particularly in the IT industry, and will be dedicated to implementing structure, governance, and best practices within projects. This role offers the scope to innovate with advanced project management approaches and contribute to a multi-jurisdictional program. The successful person will collaborate closely with stakeholders and will receive support from a talented pool of Program and Project Managers.

"Our team has evolved into a dynamic force, spearheading transformative initiatives across our global organization. With substantial investment on the horizon, we're poised to bring on board a pivotal team member who will actively contribute to the delivery of our program strategy. Together, we'll lead the charge in delivering the most impactful change program our organization has undertaken in a decade." – Program Director

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Manage and deliver projects, ensuring strict adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards, with a special focus on transformational initiatives.
• Utilize project management tools, such as Jira, to meticulously track and manage project progress, issues, and risks, with an eye towards driving transformational outcomes effectively.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring they align seamlessly with overarching business transformation goals.
• Implement project management best practices, cutting-edge methodologies, and robust governance frameworks to propel transformational project success.
• Lead a small-scale PMO from an agnostic perspective, focusing on governance rather than technical specifics.

ABOUT THE PERSON:

• Possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, preferably with exposure to IT or related industries, demonstrating a track record of driving transformational change.
• Exhibit proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, with essential experience in using Jira for transformational project management.
• Showcase outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across all organizational levels to drive transformational outcomes.
• Demonstrate a solid track record of delivering projects within established timelines and budgets, with an unwavering commitment to quality and stakeholder satisfaction.

Note: The company operates with a hybrid work approach, with approximately two days a week in its Dublin office.

Interested in learning more? Please reach out for a confidential chat at [email protected].