My Dublin City Centre based client is recruiting for an IT Project Manager to join the team on a permanent basis working on a hybrid model.
The Project Manager will be responsible for managing and delivering projects across the business, including cross-functional and group-wide initiatives.
It covers the full project lifecycle, from initiation to completion, ensuring objectives are achieved on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
A key focus of the role is on Change Management ensuring that business transformation is effectively integrated into operational functions and adopted by stakeholders.
The Project Manager also acts as a central link between stakeholders and delivery teams, promoting effective change practices and serving as a core member of the organisations Change Management function.
Key Responsibilities Project & Change Management Define project scope, deliverables, roles, and responsibilities, and ensure alignment with business goals and clarity among stakeholders.
Plan, lead, and report on project activities, managing dependencies, cost, quality, and timelines according to internal governance frameworks.
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks to ensure successful project delivery and realisation of business benefits.
Drive and embed organisational change through structured approaches, ensuring that change is not only implemented but fully adopted by affected areas.
Deliver standalone projects to agreed outcomes and quality standards, ensuring change activities are properly scoped and integrated.
Manage stakeholder expectations through tailored change communication plans, stakeholder engagement, and feedback mechanisms.
Facilitate workshops and business readiness assessments to ensure a smooth transition to new ways of working.
Ensure projects are formally closed and reviewed, and that change lessons learned are documented and shared.
Leadership Build, lead, and support project teams with the right skills and mindset to deliver effective business change.
Create and deliver impactful change communications that build engagement and readiness across teams.
Cultivate strong relationships with business units to champion and facilitate successful change adoption.
Support the wider Change Management team in refining tools, templates, and frameworks that promote consistency and success across the project portfolio.
Stakeholder & Relationship Management Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships to support effective delivery of change.
Source and manage third-party vendors in collaboration with legal, IT, and finance, ensuring value-for-money and compliance with agreements.
Programme, Portfolio & Change Support Promote best practice in change governance by supporting quality reviews, assurance boards, and project health checks.
Recommend and use project and change tracking tools for scheduling, reporting, and planning.
Experience Minimum of 3 years experience as a Project Manager; or at least 3 years in a senior capacity within the life assurance or financial services industry (e.g., Team Leader, Technical Specialist, Subject Matter Expert).
And: Minimum 2 years in a Junior Project Manager or change-focused role.
Experience in embedding change within business units.
Understanding of Agile and Waterfall software development lifecycles.
Exposure to international or multi-jurisdictional environments.
Skills Strong knowledge of project and change planning techniques.
Effective at driving change adoption and business readiness.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Strategic thinker with the ability to solve complex problems and support cultural change.
Capable of delivering high-quality outcomes within constrained timelines.
Comfortable facilitating workshops, change impact assessments, and training sessions.
Qualifications GCSE (or equivalent) Grade C or above in English and Mathematics, or relevant work experience.
Formal Project Management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, AgilePM, or equivalent).
Change Management certification (e.g., Prosci, APMG) desirable but not essential.
HOW TO APPLY: To apply for this role, please submit your updated CV.
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Skills: Project Manager Change Management Stakeholder Management Agile Waterfall Microsoft Office Prince2