Project Manager 6 months contract Daily rates €+ Key Responsibilities Partnering with the business to deliver large transformation programmes aligned with the business strategy Promoting a user-centred design approach to the development and implementation of projects and services Managing the programme delivery of a broad range of projects in support of our IT transformation including digital solutions, data analytics, cloud-based developments and control centre tools Leading the development of the overall approach for the programme, its major time frames and the definition of its major deliverables to address and meet the desired goals and outcomes Within large projects, defining and maintaining realistic project plans, monitor progress against agreed quality and performance criteria and ensure programmes of work are correctly allocated and resourced Partner with the executive sponsor to communicate program goals, objectives and potential outcomes and to realise business benefits.
Presents programme/project plans, technical roadmaps, risks and recommendations to senior business leaders Working with project managers to provide support and guidance for the individual projects within a programme of work Establishing and ensuring appropriate governance functions for the programme in accordance with our policies and practices Developing and controlling the programme budget, and manages expenditure within agreed spending plans Balancing the availability of the required skills and competencies across project teams within the programme Acting as an advisor, building and maintaining relationships with management and business stakeholders.
Monitoring and coordinating dependencies across the projects in the programme and resolving conflicting demands.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential Certified Project/Programme Manager with proven Project Management experience of at least 8 plus years Experience with Project and Programme management frameworks (e.g. MSP, PMI, PRINCE2) Extensive experience in structuring and executing complex projects as a project manager Experience applying formal project management methodologies and disciplines for a programme or multiple projects Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to develop and communicate the programme objectives, inspire and motivate staff, and maintain alignment with the business strategy A high degree of political sensitivity, astuteness and the ability to use the informal power structure of the organization to achieve programme success and overcome obstacles Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain and "sell" the programme goals and objectives to the business, as well as technical leadership Excellent analytical, strategic planning and execution skills Ability to develop programmes and deliver them with financial and resource constraints.
Highly motivated and proactive, with a natural curiosity and drive to improve how things are done Desirable Agile and Scrum Master experience Knowledge of energy sector information technology solutions Successful experience in managing transformational change in a large or complex organisation.