Senior Project Manager
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Job Summary
About Zinkworks
Zinkworks partners with leading Telecommunications and Financial Services organizations to modernise legacy systems migrate mission-critical platforms to the cloud and engineer AI-driven automation. From OSS transformation to rApp development and network intelligence our teams simplify complexity and turn it into a competitive advantage. Based in Ireland and operating across the EU UK and US Zinkworks combines deep domain expertise with delivery excellence to help clients modernise faster and operate smarter.
The Role
As a Project Manager you will play a key role in delivering a flagship Agentic AI transformation programme for a major UK Telecommunications provider. Operating from our Innovation Hub in Athlone you will manage complex multi-stream delivery across AI platforms cloud infrastructure and telecom network domains.
This is a hands-on delivery role requiring strong technical understanding and the ability to engage confidently with engineers architects and telecom SMEs. You will be responsible for turning complex plans into predictable outcomes ensuring delivery remains aligned to technical reality business objectives and regulatory constraints.
Key Responsibilities
End-to-End Delivery Ownership: Own delivery across multiple workstreams ensuring scope schedule budget and quality are effectively managed.
Technical Programme Coordination: Work closely with Engineering Managers Architects DevOps and SMEs to align delivery plans with technical dependencies and constraints.
Planning & Execution: Build and maintain detailed delivery plans milestones and release schedules across Agile and hybrid delivery models.
Risk & Dependency Management: Identify track and mitigate delivery risks technical dependencies and cross-team constraints.
Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary delivery interface for internal leadership and client stakeholders providing clear accurate status updates.
Governance & Reporting: Ensure delivery adheres to agreed governance frameworks producing clear reporting on progress risks and outcomes.
Change & Scope Control: Manage scope changes in a controlled manner ensuring impacts on timelines cost and delivery are clearly understood.
Operational Readiness: Coordinate readiness activities including documentation handover and transition to operations.
Must-Have Skills
Proven experience delivering complex technology projects in enterprise or regulated environments.
Strong understanding of software delivery lifecycles cloud platforms and modern engineering practices.
Hands-on experience working with Agile delivery teams and technical stakeholders.
Excellent planning organisation and dependency management skills.
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with engineers architects and senior stakeholders.
Experience managing delivery risk governance and reporting in multi-stream programmes.
Ability to balance delivery discipline with flexibility in fast-moving technical environments.
Extensive experience working in Agile enviroments and introducing best practices for Agile/Scrum teams.
Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
Nice-to-Have Skills
Telecom domain knowledge across RAN Core OSS/BSS or Fixed Access networks.
Experience delivering AI automation cloud or data-driven transformation programmes.
Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or other public cloud environments.
Experience working in hybrid Agile / waterfall delivery models.
Inclusion & Diversity at Zinkworks
At Zinkworks we are deeply committed to fostering a culture of diversity inclusion and belonging. We believe that our strength lies in the unique backgrounds perspectives and experiences of our team members. By embracing an inclusive environment we empower innovation and collaboration across all levels of our organisation. Based in Ireland we are proud to support and engage with our local communities through meaningful initiatives that promote equity and opportunity. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace as we actively contribute to creating a more inclusive and connected society for all.
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- PMBOK
- Waterfall
- Wastewater
- Construction Management
- Project Management
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- Contracts
About Company
Zinkworks is a trusted partner to Telecoms and Financial Services organizations around the world. We help modernize legacy systems, move mission-critical systems into the cloud, and exploit the power of AI-driven automation. Our people thrive in technically complex environments where ... View more
