Fixed Term Whole Time Post (duration to 1st May 2028) UCC wishes to appoint a Systems Enhancement Project Manager to lead a key programme of transformation within People & Culture, driving meaningful improvements to systems, processes and data across the employee lifecycle. Reporting to the HRIS Manager, the post holder will lead the delivery of enhancement and process redesign initiatives across the University's CoreHR/PeopleXD platform and related systems. They will play a central role in improving data quality, expanding reporting and analytics capability, and enhancing system usability to support evidence-based decision-making and operational excellence. Working closely with colleagues across People & Culture and stakeholders University-wide, the successful candidate will provide strategic project leadership across multiple workstreams, helping to streamline processes, digitise workflows and elevate the overall user experience. The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication and influencing ability, and a commitment to continuous improvement. As the University evolves, adaptability, initiative and a proactive mindset will be essential. Responsibilities may evolve to reflect emerging priorities and organisational developments. Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process. For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process. Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Suzanne Power, Tel:, Email: For further information on the Department University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are core values under our UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028. UCC holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of age, care-giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender and/or gender identity or expression status, nationality, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/creed, and/or sexual orientation. We are committed to supporting all staff through flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks. We value the enrichment that comes from a diverse community and seek to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the human rights of each individual in line with equality legislation. We encourage applicants to consult our Dignity and Respect Policy and learn more about our EDI related initiatives. Appointment may be made on the Admin I Salary Scale: €85,266 - € 112,323 (Scale B) / €82,333 - €106,704 (Scale A) Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy. We encourage you to reach out to us directly should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process. Please note interviews will be conducted either online via Microsoft Teams or in person in the first instance. Candidates may also be required to attend interviews in person if an interview takes place online. Candidates will be notified as appropriate. Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal ( Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to, quoting the job-title. Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Tuesday, 26th May 2026 No late applications will be accepted. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.