Unijobs on behalf of our public sector client have a requirement for anICT Project/Planning Managerreporting to the Head of Planning & Portfolio Management (PPM).The duration of this post is12 monthsinitially with likely extensions thereafter. Location is Flexible / Hybrid working will apply, must be able to attend onsite meetings / workshops as required.Working35 hours per week,the successful candidate will be employed as an agency employee and will be paid an hourly rate of€32.54 per hourbased on anannualised salary of €59,419.You willaccrue 30 days annual leaveper year andpaid Bank Holidays.This exciting role involves promoting collaboration and facilitating communication between client and client Business areas to develop business cases and proposals for funding submissions.Required Skills & Experience:A track record of 2+ years successfully managing specific aspects within the planning/delivery of large scale project(s) within a medium - large scale organisation.Experience of budget planning, financial management and resource management processesRelevant experience of engaging with senior stakeholders and management as relevant to this role.Excellent knowledge and understanding of project management methodology to enable successful project performance and delivery. (Prince 2, Agile, Waterfall)Work with the key stakeholders to define project requirements, scope and plans and manage the progress and completion of all project tasks and activities using recognised project management tools.Develop documentation to support project approvals and implementation including business case, requirements, project plans etc.Excellent problem solving, analytical and decision-making skills: the ability to quickly grasp and understand complex issues and the impact on service deliveryThe ability to gather and analyse information from relevant sources, weighing up a range of critical factors to integrate ideas into a common visionThe ability to work with multi-disciplinary team members and stakeholders to facilitate high performance, developing and achieving clear and realistic objectivesSkilled in IT applications, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.Proficiency in MS Project, Office 365 – MSTeams, SharePointAbility to facilitate the prioritisation of pipeline proposals within portfolios with regular communicationHas a genuine interest in the client and improving outcomes for citizens.Unijobs is an equal opportunities employer*This position may be subject to Garda Vetting and Foreign Police Clearance, if applicable you will be required to obtain these prior to commencing in this role*