ICT Project Manager

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 ManagementCustomer Engagement or Customer Relationship ManagementMust have experience in managing multiple stakeholders, keeping them informed and up to date as appropriate through status reportingExperience in technology infrastructure an advantageBe able to demonstrate:Knowledge and experience in the delivery and management of ICT projects.Knowledge and understanding of Project Management methodologiesThe 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 stakeholdersAbility to collaborate and work through others to achieve desired outcomes.Self-motivation and proactive engagementStrong 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 teamsBuild 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 constraintsProactively maintain comprehensive, up-to-date project plans, status reports and project documentationManage & deliver on specified consolidation plans for the serviceGuide the service teams on the delivery of the schedule, acting as a point of escalation for delivery risks and issuesCreate a collaborative environment with key stakeholders, with regular communications and a shared objectiveDevelop strong business relationships with key service leads in the area for which the person has responsibilityCollaborate with other ICT units and stakeholders to ensure that projects are delivered in a cohesive and planned mannerProvide information to management in a timely manner, preparing regular status reports on the progress of migrations under your remitPrepare clear concise, accurate reports backed up by sufficient reliable documentary evidenceRepresent Service Consolidation programme on committees, groups, meetings as requiredFocus on customer and quality of service – promote and maintain a customer focussed environment by ensuring migration service users are treated with dignity and respectSeek feedback from migration service users to evaluate service effectiveness and efficiency ensure user is appropriately informed and supported through migration processCo-ordinate and support post migration issues to resolution with the relevant engineer & userEnsure a smooth handover to Service Management in a timely fashion as part of Service Introduction within project deliveryOther skills and competencies:Show a commitment to a quality serviceTo 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 skillsEvaluate information, problem solving and decision making appropriate to the roleThe ability to quickly grasp and understand complex issues and the impact on service deliveryAdmin:Strong Microsoft Office SkillsCreate and maintain required artefacts for the administration of projectCollation of Status reporting as required by programmeManagement 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