Project Manager – Financial Information Systems - € Per Day
Irish Government Regulatory authority based in South Co. Kildare requires a Senior Project Manager to lead a programme focused on the replacements of their current financial systems.
Prospective candidates will have 5+ years Senior Project Management experience, ideally in financial services, banking, or enterprise business environments, which must include recent hands-on involvement in the delivery of an Enterprise Level Financial Information Systems (FIS).
The role is offered on a hybrid basis, with the successful candidate being required onsite at the organisation's offices in Co. Kildare 2 and occasionally 3 days per week. While initially offered on a 6 month contract basis, the complexity of this project is such that there is a strong p[probability of it being extended it well beyond this timeframe.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead implementation of Financial Information Systems and related projects within a structured project management lifecycle methodology, ensuring compliance with governance and quality standards.
* Define project scope, timelines, resources, risks, and milestones with clear communication and stakeholder alignment.
* Collaborate with cross-functional business and technical teams, providing leadership, coordination, and project tracking to ensure timely and within-budget delivery.
* Apply change management best practices to support organisational readiness and adoption of new systems and processes.
* Maintain strong stakeholder relationships through regular updates, workshops, and executive-level reporting.
* Ensure comprehensive use of Microsoft Office tools for planning, documentation, and reporting (e.g., MS Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint).
Essential Candidate Requirements
* Minimum of five years' experience in a Project Management role, including recent hands-on experience with Financial Information Systems implementation.
* Degree, postgraduate qualification or other valid certification in a Business or Finance related discipline
* Project Management Certification - PMP, Prince 2
* Have previously worked with a financial services or banking organisation
* Have previoulsy led, or played a key role in the delivery of a Financial Information System such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, Oracle NetSuite, SAP S/4HANA, FinancialForce or Workday
* Strong command of project governance, risk management, and change management methodologies.
* Experience managing matrixed project teams and working in hybrid work environments.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, capable of engaging both technical and business audiences.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including MS Project, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint.
* Relevant Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, etc.) preferred.
IMPORTANT
Our client cannot provide any kind of Visa or Work Permit sponsorship at present, so all applicants must already have an automatic right to work in Ireland or hold a Stamp 1G or Stamp 4 Visa.
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