ICT Project / Planning Manager

Unijobs on behalf of our public sector client have a requirement for an ICT Project / Planning Manager reporting to the Head of Planning & Portfolio Management (PPM). The duration of this post is 12 months initially with likely extensions thereafter. Location is Flexible / Hybrid working will apply, must be able to attend onsite meetings / workshops 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 €32.54 per hour based on an annualised salary of €59,419. You will accrue 30 days annual leave per year and paid 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 processes Relevant 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 delivery The ability to gather and analyse information from relevant sources, weighing up a range of critical factors to integrate ideas into a common vision The ability to work with multi-disciplinary team members and stakeholders to facilitate high performance, developing and achieving clear and realistic objectives Skilled in IT applications, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Proficiency in MS Project, Office 365 - MSTeams, SharePoint Ability to facilitate the prioritisation of pipeline proposals within portfolios with regular communication Has 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
• Skills : PM Project Management PMP PRINCE 2 PMO ITIL Benefits : Accrue 30 days AL per year