Project Lead
We are seeking a Project Lead to manage the financials for a $30 million global program based in Galway, Ireland. This is a 12-month contractor role.
Main Responsibilities:
* Manage project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost/actual comparisons.
* Prepare reports of findings and recommendations, and provide insights to program management.
* Review program deadlines and budget with program/project managers on a regular basis.
* Coordinate statements of work, work orders, purchase orders, invoicing, and payments with system integrators and vendors.
* Update corporate financial tools for forecasting.
* Create project progress reports and make recommendations for ways to improve project progress.
* Analyze performance data to establish performance metrics around project financials.
* Anticipate potential problems and develop risk mitigations.
* Represent the team as a key contact, liaising with other internal departments, manufacturing sites, project managers, and stakeholders.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's or University Degree and minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
* Practical knowledge and demonstrated competence within job area, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience in large scale IT project/program management.
* Strong financial acumen, analytical skills, and Microsoft Excel experience are key to success for this role.