Project Manager Location: Dublin, supported by flexible Reporting to: Operations Director Salary: €57,000 or DOE Contract Period: Indefinite duration About FoodCloud FoodCloud, recipient of Charities Institute Irelands charity of the year award, has a vision for a world where no good food goes to waste. The only thing bigger than our vision is our drive we are an organisation of doers that are driven by kindness, fairness and a desire to help people and the planet. We are a leading voice in the Irish, EU and UN Food and Agriculture Organisation on greater circularity in the food system. We have an ambitious goal for a more equitable, inclusive, and circular food system. Would you like to join an organisation that is passionate about tackling food waste and increasing social inclusion in communities across Ireland and internationally? We are seeking a Project Manager to lead the development and implementation of technology solutions aimed at supporting our operational efficiency, ensuring good governance and good practices, and enhancing our service offering and optimising food distribution. As a Project Manager at FoodCloud, you will play a critical role in ensuring the alignment of projects with organisational priorities, facilitate smooth change management, and improve how we work as an organisation. About the Job FoodCloud is recruiting a highly skilled and proactive Project Manager with extensive change management experience to lead the delivery of strategic, cross-functional initiatives across FoodCloud. This is a pivotal role that requires exceptional project management, change leadership, and stakeholder engagement capabilities. The ideal candidate is outcome-driven, thrives in complexity, and is adept at guiding teams through transformation in a structured, collaborative, and impact-oriented way. The role will bring rigour to project planning and execution while fostering the behaviours, communication, and cross-team alignment needed for successful adoption of change. This role demands strong systems thinking, clear prioritisation, and the ability to navigate technology led activity to deliver measurable outcomes. Success in this role means that projects are delivered on time and to scope, and that new processes and tools are embraced and embedded within the organisation and by our external service users. The portfolio of work will include initiatives key to enabling and growing the impact of FoodClouds strategy. Areas include our AI Programme, organisation-wide reporting strategy and working with internal stakeholders to develop FoodClouds capabilities and capacity to effectively deliver change plans with external partners. The role will create clarity, ownership, and momentum across strategic projects at FoodCloud. Key Objectives Project Delivery Excellence Consistently deliver high-impact projects on time, within scope, and with clear measurable value, using structured methodologies and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. This includes effective risk assessment and management and cross functional planning with other Product and Project Management teams. Cross-Functional Integration & Adoption The role should enable seamless integration of new tools, practices, or frameworks across departments. Solutions are embraced, not just installed, through thoughtful change management. Data-Driven Impact Support operational and development teams to use data to drive decisions, whether via reporting tools, AI forecasting models, or process improvements that unlock measurable gains in efficiency or food waste reduction. Continuous Learning & Improvement The role should actively capture lessons learned and review with other project, product and development roles to improve future project planning, and foster a feedback-driven approach to scaling change. Champion Ethical, Secure, and Compliant Delivery Ensure all change efforts, particularly those involving technology, data, and automation, meet governance, privacy, and ethical standards. Promote responsible innovation aligned with FoodClouds values and impact goals. Key Duties Programme and Project Leadership Apply strong, standard project management methodologies to scope, structure, and deliver complex initiatives. Establish clear project charters, timelines, roles, and accountabilities, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities. Identify critical path items, dependencies, and risks; proactively resolve blockers and maintain momentum toward delivery goals. Lead programme reviews and retrospectives, embedding continuous improvement practices across project lifecycles. Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management Navigate and align diverse teams with competing priorities through clear communication, structured decision-making, and inclusive planning processes. Build and maintain productive relationships across functions, bringing people on the journey and ensuring all voices are heard and considered. Translate strategic objectives into actionable plans that resonate with technical and non-technical stakeholders alike. Change Management & Behavioural Adoption Lead the human side of change, ensuring new tools, systems, and processes are not only delivered, but adopted and sustained. Design and execute tailored change strategies: stakeholder analysis, communication plans, training resources, and adoption tracking using standard change management frameworks and processes. Use empathy, facilitation, and coaching skills to build trust, reduce resistance, and champion new ways of working. Outcome & Impact Define and track success metrics from project initiation to post-implementation evaluation. Ensure every project delivers against clear organisational outcomes, whether thats increased impact and efficiency, better data visibility, or improved user experience. Actively contribute to a culture of accountability and shared ownership by making project progress visible, measurable, and tied to impact. Governance & Ethical Delivery Ensure projects adhere to internal governance standards and external compliance requirements (e.g. data protection, ethical AI, reporting transparency). Promote ethical, secure, and responsible use of technologiesparticularly in projects involving automation, data, or AI solutions. Qualifications and Skills Educational Background Bachelors degree in Business Management, Project Management, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field. Project Management qualification preferred. Experience Proven experience (3+ years) managing technology and change management projects. Experience in delivering cross-departmental technology projects. Proven experience driving stakeholder engagement and adoption. Technical & Management Skills Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities. Excellent project delivery skills with a record of delivering complex programmes. Demonstrated ability to influence and lead through change. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative mindset. Working knowledge of digital transformation, AI use cases, and data reporting tools. Familiarity with AI technologies, data management, and reporting solutions is beneficial. Interpersonal Skills and Values Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including external partners. Experience in training and change management, with a focus on driving adoption of new technologies. Passion for FoodClouds mission and a commitment to making a positive impact on food waste and food insecurity. Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities. Benefits The role will be based in our Tallaght Head Office, and we can also offer flexible working arrangements, such as working from home, in line with role requirements. We are very proud of our organisation culture, and our vision, mission and values which you can read more about on our website and on social media channels. We are a fast-growing organisation with big ambitions there will be plenty of opportunities to grow and develop professionally in this role through training and experience. Pension contribution: matching up to 5% of an employee's salary. Tax Saver, Bike to Work Scheme, discounted gym membership and sportswear discounts, income protection and more.