Project Manager –
12-Month FTC
(possibly longer)
A leading organisation within the financial services sector based in South Dublin is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its Transformation & Strategic Change team.
Reporting to the Head of Transformation & Strategic Change, you will take full ownership of assigned projects, working closely with cross-functional business, IT, and third-party teams. The initial focus will be the delivery of a General Ledger replacement / core finance system transformation.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the end-to-end delivery of a General Ledger replacement project, from scope and benefits definition through to implementation and benefits realisation.
* Work closely with third-party solution providers, senior leaders, and internal project teams.
* Develop and manage detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, resources, and dependencies.
* Monitor and report on project progress, risks, issues, and changes, escalating where required.
* Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, business leads, and subject matter experts.
* Coordinate internal and external teams to ensure delivery to agreed scope and schedule.
* Produce high-quality project reports and communications for senior management, executive, and board-level audiences.
* Embed project management frameworks, tools, and governance, and run effective project meetings and ceremonies.
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience delivering at least one General Ledger or core finance system implementation.
* Highly organised, structured, and detail-oriented approach to project delivery.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience reporting to senior stakeholders.
* Expert user of MS PowerPoint and Excel.
* Delivery- and deadline-focused, with the ability to work autonomously.
* Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Education & Qualifications
* Third-level qualification.
* Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent).
* 5–10 years' experience in full lifecycle project management, ideally within insurance or financial services.
* Experience with both Waterfall and Agile methodologies is advantageous.
* Experience using Jira for tracking and reporting is a plus.
Package:
80,000-€100, % completion bonus.