IT Programme Manager - Telecoms

IT Programme Manager

Dublin

6 month contract.

Applicants must be currently based in Ireland

We are looking for a strong Programme Manager who has experience within Business Intelligence and/or Data Reporting projects. There are circa 8 work streams which feed into the overall transformation programme. This individual would be responsible for working across circa 4 work streams focusing on data and BI. There is plenty of interaction with Project Managers, 3rd party suppliers and exec team.

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
• Engage with work package project managers and manage their specific BI project requirements
• 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

The skills we`re looking for

• Significant 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

For more information please apply here or send a CV direct to kerry.knight@projectpeople.com

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