Technical Project Manager

Barden have been engaged by one of the world's most recognised brands to identify a Technical Project Manager to join their time on a DR contract basis. You will oversee the delivery of a diverse portfolio of technology initiatives across multiple locations and a central office function. These initiatives include infrastructure improvements, network and connectivity upgrades, hardware refresh programs, system enhancements, and process standardisation projects.

The IT Project Manager will take full ownership of start to finish delivery - leading projects from initiation and planning through execution, transition to BAU, and post-implementation review.

Please note this role will require 3 days onsite in their Dublin HQ to begin with and potential travel to their sites as required for project delivery.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Lead the full lifecycle of assigned technology projects, from initiation and planning through execution, deployment, transition to BAU operations, and formal closure.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, RAID logs, resource plans, and regular status reporting.
• Ensure delivery aligns with established governance frameworks, quality standards, and change control processes.
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders across internal technology teams, operational locations, corporate functions, and third-party partners.
• Communicate project progress, risks, decisions, and business impacts in a clear and consistent manner, managing expectations to minimise operational disruption.
• Coordinate external suppliers across infrastructure, networking, hardware, and systems, monitoring deliverables, service levels, timelines, scope, and quality.
• Proactively escalate issues and ensure alignment across internal and external teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure site and system readiness, validating technical designs, configuration requirements, integration needs, and deployment prerequisites.
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT), pilot activities, readiness assessments, and structured rollouts where required.
• Lead structured deployment plans for location-based technology initiatives, covering logistics, scheduling, resourcing, risk mitigation, and onsite or remote support coordination.
• Promote consistent, repeatable delivery practices and provide clear documentation to operational teams.
• Identify, track, and manage risks, issues, and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle, maintaining scope clarity and delivery alignment.
• Drive resolution of blockers to sustain delivery momentum.
• Oversee early-life support phases to ensure a smooth handover to operational teams.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer, documentation completion, formal sign-off, and the capture of lessons learned to support continuous improvement.

ABOUT THE PERSON:

• 5+ years’ experience delivering IT projects or coordinating technology initiatives across multiple locations.
• Demonstrated success managing infrastructure, networking, hardware refresh, or site-based technology implementations.
• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional technical teams and third-party suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of project governance practices, schedule management, and risk/issue/control frameworks.
• Experience operating in fast-paced, operationally complex environments (e.g. multi-site service, facilities, distribution, or similar sectors).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel to various locations as required.