Project Manager

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the rollout of a national public transport technology programme for our client, a leading public sector organisation in Ireland.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a strategic and forward-thinking programme aimed at modernising Ireland’s public transport infrastructure. You’ll be working as part of a central programme team,reporting into the Head of PMO & Portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide PMO and project delivery support for the programme, ensuring adherence to governance and lifecycle standards.
• Oversee assigned workstreams, supporting project planning, stakeholder management, issue resolution, and reporting.
• Maintain project controls, stage gate documentation, and ensure quality assurance across deliverables.
• Support integrated planning, risk and dependency management, and forward scheduling of change (FSOC).
• Facilitate capacity management, onboarding, and induction of new team members.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, knowledge sharing, and development of project management best practices.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including vendors, technical teams, and governance boards.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g., Business, IT, Engineering).
• Certified in Prince2, PMI, or equivalent project management methodologies.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a PMO or project management role, preferably within large-scale public sector or transport-related programmes.
• Proven track record of supporting or leading project workstreams in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Strong working knowledge of project lifecycle management, governance, and reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, Visio, and experience with PPM tools.

Key Behaviours & Skills

• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality, structure, and governance.
• Proactive, results-driven, and capable of working independently under pressure.
• A natural collaborator who inspires others and contributes to a high-performing team culture.