Unijobs on behalf of our public sector client have a requirement for a suitably skilled
ICT Project Manager
to join their team. The duration of this post is
12 months
initially with possible extensions thereafter. This role will be
Flexible/Hybrid Working
– The successful candidate must be able to attend client sites as required.
Working
35 hours per week,
the successful candidate will be employed as an agency employee and will be paid an hourly rate of
€32.86 per hour
based on an
annualised salary of €60,013.
You will
accrue 30 days annual leave
per year and paid Bank Holidays.
Purpose of Role:
* To work as part of the Service Consolidation Programme managing the engagement with specified business teams across the impacted divisions to enable their migration to central organisation infrastructure.
* To manage core elements of that engagement and plan for the successful migration of their users and infrastructure using the frameworks, tools and processes of the programme while ensuring standards are met and our customers receive a satisfactory migration service through all phases of migration from Discovery & Planning to Execution and post migration support.
* To advocate for the end user in all engagements with the programme and technical teams.
Knowledge and Experience:
* Must have a minimum of 3 years' work experience working as part of an IT team delivering change, in a similar lead role specifically in the following areas:
* Project Management
* Customer Engagement or Customer Relationship Management
* Must have experience in managing multiple stakeholders, keeping them informed and up to date as appropriate through status reporting
* Experience in technology infrastructure an advantage
Be able to demonstrate:
* Knowledge and experience in the delivery and management of ICT projects.
* Knowledge and understanding of Project Management methodologies
* The ability to successfully manage a range of different projects and work activities concurrently, utilising computer technology effectively and assigning work to others as appropriate to meet strict deadlines.
* Effective verbal communication skills, delivering complex information clearly, concisely and confidently.
* Strong written communication skills including strong report writing and presentation skills.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills in order to deal effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
* Ability to collaborate and work through others to achieve desired outcomes.
* Self-motivation and proactive engagement
* Strong planning and organisational skills through experience managing multiple projects to successful outcomes with a technical element to them.
Responsibilities:
* Manage core elements of the Services Consolidation programme with the business teams
* Build and maintain the schedule of activities across all the technology components within area of responsibility, working with the service owners and T&T teams to deliver the service consolidation, taking in account organisational priorities and technical constraints
* Proactively maintain comprehensive, up-to-date project plans, status reports and project documentation
* Manage & deliver on specified consolidation plans for the service
* Guide the service teams on the delivery of the schedule, acting as a point of escalation for delivery risks and issues
* Create a collaborative environment with key stakeholders, with regular communications and a shared objective
* Develop strong business relationships with key service leads in the area for which the person has responsibility
* Collaborate with other ICT units and stakeholders to ensure that projects are delivered in a cohesive and planned manner
* Provide information to management in a timely manner, preparing regular status reports on the progress of migrations under your remit
* Prepare clear concise, accurate reports backed up by sufficient reliable documentary evidence
* Represent Service Consolidation programme on committees, groups, meetings as required
* Focus on customer and quality of service – promote and maintain a customer focussed environment by ensuring migration service users are treated with dignity and respect
* Seek feedback from migration service users to evaluate service effectiveness and efficiency ensure user is appropriately informed and supported through migration process
* Co-ordinate and support post migration issues to resolution with the relevant engineer & user
* Ensure a smooth handover to Service Management in a timely fashion as part of Service Introduction within project delivery
Other skills and competencies:
* Show a commitment to a quality service
* To build and maintain strong relationships with key business and service leads at all levels including customers, colleagues, and other teams, working collaboratively to achieve results.
* Communication and Interpersonal skills
* Evaluate information, problem solving and decision making appropriate to the role
* The ability to quickly grasp and understand complex issues and the impact on service delivery
Admin:
* Strong Microsoft Office Skills
* Create and maintain required artefacts for the administration of project
* Collation of Status reporting as required by programme
* Management of meetings, including scheduling, operating and minutes
*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*
Unijobs is an equal opportunities employer