Project Manager
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Job Summary
Job Title: Project Manager (Senior)
Location: Marlborough Street Dublin (The primary base for this resource will be the in Marlborough St Dublin. However occasional attendance may be required at the Offices Athlone Co. Westmeath Tullamore Co. Offaly or the ESBS office in Blanchardstown Dublin. Required to attend the office at least two days per week with additional days as needed.)
Start Date: 27/4/26
Contract Duration: 9 months with further extensions
Client Overview
The Department of Education and Youth (DEY) Programme Management Office (PMO) are delivering multiple initiatives across the education sector to modernise the workplace and improve service delivery. The required resource will work on the Workplace Modernisation Programme which is a transformation programme with 17 separate initiatives designed to deliver digital and ICT solutions cross functionally within DEY to enhance everyday experiences and drive improved outcomes. It aims to equip staff with the tools systems and supports necessary to foster a modern flexible and efficient working environment.:
Role Overview
The successful Framework Member will be required to assist in the delivery of Workplace Modernisation programme initiatives/ projects to deliver transformational change for our staffs working environment.
Client is looking for an organised proactive Project Manager for a major transformation this role you are responsible for ensuring effective delivery of project/initiative objectives compliance with governance frameworks and smooth stakeholder engagement. You will be expected to manage multiple streams of work utilising a collaborative mindset and strong stakeholder management skills to help achieve project/programme objectives.
Assisting with planning scheduling and co-ordinating project activities
Monitoring budgets timelines and quality to ensure project success
Supporting stakeholder communication and maintaining strong relationships
Monitoring project/ programme progress and compliance
Contributing to risk management and helping to resolve project challenges.
Mandatory Requirements (Pass / Fail): Candidates MUST meet ALL of the following:
Experience
7 years of extensive professional experience in project management in public / private sectors.
Strong theoretical base in subject area with ability to apply best practice principles to the subject matter context.
Acts as the senior responsible person on major client engagements.
Experience in leading complex projects/programmes in public / private sectors.
Responsible for leading a high performing team of professionals including the ability to coordinate contributions of other specialists to complete a joint project.
Availability
Must be available to start from 27/04/26
Qualifications
A primary degree or equivalent in a related field (Degree in Business Project Management IT or related discipline)
Minimum 7 years experience in project management role at managerial level in a large organisation.
Certification in Project Management (e.g. PRINCE2 Foundation / Practitioner / PMP / Agile PM Foundation etc).
Relevant experience in structured project environment using agile and/ or traditional delivery methods.
Ability to work autonomously with ownership of outcomes for key projects
Desirable Requirements:
Public sector experience.
English Language Proficiency (MANDATORY):
Native English speaker OR
CEFR C2 Proficiency/Mastery (or equivalent)
If there is no certificate fluency will be assessed at presentation stage
Key Deliverable:
The following non-exhaustive list of Key Deliverables are applicable to this role.
Define project scope objectives and success criteria
Establish and manage project governance structures roles and decision-making processes.
Develop and maintain the project plan and timeline
Manage budget resources and cost tracking
Identify assess and mitigate risks and issues
Coordinate stakeholders and ensure clear communication
Track progress and report on project status (KPIs milestones)
Manage changes to scope schedule and budget
Ensure quality standards and deliverables are met
Lead project meetings and team coordination
Oversee project closure including documentation and lessons learned
Requirements
Key Experience/Competencies/Skillsets:
The duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not restricted to the following
Project Planning & Management: Creating and managing project plans and artefacts ensuring progress is communicated to the senior project and programme management.
Problem Structuring: Understanding and structuring strategic and operational issues to develop and implement solutions.
Service Design: Responsible for translating user and stakeholder needs into clear service design requirements that guide solution development. Ensure that services are designed endtoend with a focus on usability consistency and measurable value for both the organisation and its users.
Reporting: Developing reports presentations and briefing materials to provide insights on project progress risks and opportunities to senior stakeholders
Leadership: Leading cross functional projects and teams
Stakeholder Management: Responsible for identifying engaging and communicating effectively with all key stakeholders to ensure alignment transparency and support throughout the project lifecycle. Manage expectations address concerns and build strong relationships to facilitate informed decisionmaking and successful project outcomes.
Compliance: Manage day-to-day compliance while ensuring adherence to organisational project management standards
Budgeting & Resources: Developing monitoring and controlling project budgets and procurement processes.
Risk and Issue Management: Ensure risks issues and dependencies are managed tracked and reported accurately.
Additional Support: Providing extra support and taking additional responsibilities as directed by project/ programme leadership
Essential Skills / Required
Strong leadership time management and decision-making abilities.
Proven ability to collaborate engage and facilitate project meetings/ workshops.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills including writing and presentation development.
Ability to define document and continuously refine endtoend service design requirements by collaborating with users stakeholders and technical teams to ensure solutions are usercentred feasible and aligned with project/programme goals.
Ability to thrive and provide structure in undefined spaces.
Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure across multiple Initiatives/ projects
Strong analytical skills; excels in conceptional and creative problem solving.
Required Skills:
Key Experience/Competencies/Skillsets: The duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not restricted to the following Project Planning & Management: Creating and managing project plans and artefacts ensuring progress is communicated to the senior project and programme management. Problem Structuring: Understanding and structuring strategic and operational issues to develop and implement solutions. Service Design: Responsible for translating user and stakeholder needs into clear service design requirements that guide solution development. Ensure that services are designed endtoend with a focus on usability consistency and measurable value for both the organisation and its users. Reporting: Developing reports presentations and briefing materials to provide insights on project progress risks and opportunities to senior stakeholders Leadership: Leading cross functional projects and teams Stakeholder Management: Responsible for identifying engaging and communicating effectively with all key stakeholders to ensure alignment transparency and support throughout the project lifecycle. Manage expectations address concerns and build strong relationships to facilitate informed decisionmaking and successful project outcomes. Compliance: Manage day-to-day compliance while ensuring adherence to organisational project management standards Budgeting & Resources: Developing monitoring and controlling project budgets and procurement processes. Risk and Issue Management: Ensure risks issues and dependencies are managed tracked and reported accurately. Additional Support: Providing extra support and taking additional responsibilities as directed by project/ programme leadership Essential Skills / Required Strong leadership time management and decision-making abilities. Proven ability to collaborate engage and facilitate project meetings/ workshops. Excellent communication and collaboration skills including writing and presentation development. Ability to define document and continuously refine endtoend service design requirements by collaborating with users stakeholders and technical teams to ensure solutions are usercentred feasible and aligned with project/programme goals. Ability to thrive and provide structure in undefined spaces. Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure across multiple Initiatives/ projects Strong analytical skills; excels in conceptional and creative problem solving.
Required Education:
Experience7 years of extensive professional experience in project management in public / private theoretical base in subject area with ability to apply best practice principles to the subject matter context. Acts as the senior responsible person on major client in leading complex projects/programmes in public / private sectors. Responsible for leading a high performing team of professionals including the ability to coordinate contributions
