It Project Manager Job In Cork

**IT Project Manager/Business Analyst** We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager/Business Analyst to oversee critical development projects for a key consulting client in Cork. **Job Description:** Location: Cork, Ireland Employment Type: 6 Month Contract Initially - On site 1-2 Days a week **Key Responsibilities:** * Lead and manage the entire lifecycle of key IT development projects * Create project documentation, engage with sponsors, and develop initial project proposals and timelines * Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver on project objectives, while managing detailed plans and requirements * Track resources, schedules, and budgets, addressing any issues, risks, and dependencies as they arise * Ensure smooth handovers, prepare training materials, document lessons learned, and formally close projects * Prepare decision papers and status reports, presenting updates to stakeholders at all levels * Work closely with stakeholders from executive leadership to frontline users to ensure project alignment * Collaborate with fellow project managers while independently managing your own projects **Qualifications and Experience Required:** * Minimum of 7 years in IT development project delivery, excluding IT infrastructure projects * Experience in gathering requirements, developing and refining User Stories, and managing full delivery lifecycles * A background in application development with a transition to IT Project Management is highly preferred * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline * Strong proficiency in Agile frameworks for IT delivery * Experience with public sector projects is beneficial, but not mandatory * Proficient in Structured Query Languages (preferably PL/SQL, TSQL, or JQL) * Knowledge of relational databases (e.g., foreign keys) * Experience using JIRA and Confluence * Basic Excel skills, including VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP * Familiarity with Business Intelligence tools, especially Power BI * Ability to develop professional Power Point presentations **Why This Role?** This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects, with room for growth as the role evolves over time. You'll be part of a collaborative team, driving critical initiatives for a key consulting client.