IT Programme Manager

Great contract position open for a Programme Manager with at least 5 years integration and transformation programme experience and strong knowledge of IT infrastructure and software development. To come on-board and work for a market leading telecoms company based in Dublin, Ireland. This will be a 6 month initial contract with competitive rates on offer.

Role purpose:

• This role will be to act as full time Programme Manager to mobilise and lead a new key operational programme, as well as oversee a series of other projects already in-flight. Reporting into both the IT Delivery Manager, the successful candidate will interface across multiple departments at all levels.

Responsibilities:

• 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, executives and business partners
• Preparing and delivering presentations to business and technology partners, senior management and executives

Key skills:

• 5yrs 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
• Strong understanding of IT Infrastructure, software development lifecycle and business process mapping.
• Experience managing multiple projects and project teams Exceptional organizational, presentation and negotiation skills
• Excellent judgment 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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