Overview
Role: Senior Manager | IT Contracts at Morgan McKinley. Daily rate contract role - Cork - hybrid - 3 days on-site.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Software Delivery Project Manager to lead and drive the successful delivery of software projects within a fast-paced environment. The role requires a strong background in Agile methodologies, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to ensure delivery against scope, timelines, and quality expectations.
This is a daily rate contract position and will suit an individual who thrives in dynamic, outcome-focused environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead end-to-end delivery of software projects, ensuring alignment with business goals.
* Manage project scope, timelines, risks, and budgets.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Developers, QA, Product Owners, and Business Analysts.
* Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
* Act as the bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment.
* Proactively identify and resolve issues, risks, and dependencies impacting delivery.
* Track project progress and provide transparent reporting to senior stakeholders.
Key Skills & Experience
* Proven experience as a Project Manager / Delivery Manager within software delivery.
* Strong track record in Agile project management, with hands-on experience running Agile teams.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, able to engage technical and non-technical audiences.
* Experience managing third-party vendors or distributed teams (preferred).
* Ability to balance structure with agility, adapting to the client’s evolving needs.
* Professional certifications (e.g., AgilePM, Scrum Master, SAFe, PRINCE2) desirable but not essential.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Information Technology
Industries
* Staffing and Recruiting
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