IT Programme Manager

IT Programme Manager

Dublin - Hybrid working, Must be located in or close to Dublin

Contract

We are looking for a Programme Manager to mobilise and lead a number of technology projects. The programme manager will be responsible for managing and leading the projects working across the various business functions.

Reporting into both the Head of Strategic IT Programmes & Delivery and various business stakeholders, the successful candidate will interface across multiple departments at all levels.

What else it involves

• Define Programme Roles & Responsibilities of Programme Team
• Define and track High Level and Low Level Programme Project Plan
• Define and manage Programme Governance
• Capture and drive closure of Programme Risks / Issues / Actions / Decisions
• Driving all status reporting across all key programmes, and communicating status up to the senior management team and other governing bodies
• Lead business engagement and management of communications with all stakeholders
• Initiating extra activities and other management interventions wherever gaps in the Programmes/Projects are identified or issues arise
• Application and adherence to PMO processes, standards and policies (Planning & Reporting, Dependency Management, Governance, Risk & Issue Management, Change Control, Document Management)
• Working closely with Senior Management and programme/project leads on standard practices for Financial Management and Benefits Realisation for all programmes/projects across the business
• Communicating and building rapport with team members and business partners
• Preparing and delivering presentations to business and technology partners, senior management and executives

The skills we`re looking for

• Experience in leading integration and transformation programmes
• Professional Programme / Project Management accreditation (e.g. MSP, PRINCE, PMP)
• Experience applying project methodologies, including agile and waterfall methodologies.
• Experience in various tools for management, project planning, and time tracking, e.g., MS Project, MS Excel, MS Visio
• Understanding of IT Infrastructure, software development life-cycle and business process mapping.
• Experience managing multiple projects and project teams
• Exceptional organisational, presentation and negotiation skills
• Excellent judgement and strong decision-making skills
• Strong leadership, collaboration and motivational skills
• Strong internal and external influencing skills
• Solid communication skills (written and verbal)
• Experience in telecommunications industry is desirable

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