Job Description
Location: Cork, Ireland Employment Type: 6 Month Contract Initially - On site 1-2 Days a week About the Role: We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager/Business Analyst to oversee critical development projects for a key consulting client in Cork. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in application development who has transitioned into project management. The ideal candidate will manage the full project lifecycle, ensuring successful delivery from initiation to closure. Key Responsibilities: Project Management: Lead and manage the entire lifecycle of key IT development projects. Project Initiation & Planning: Create project documentation, engage with sponsors, and develop initial project proposals and timelines. Execution: Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver on project objectives, while managing detailed plans and requirements. Monitoring & Control: Track resources, schedules, and budgets, addressing any issues, risks, and dependencies as they arise. Project Closure: Ensure smooth handovers, prepare training materials, document lessons learned, and formally close projects. Communication & Reporting: Prepare decision papers and status reports, presenting updates to stakeholders at all levels. Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with stakeholders from executive leadership to frontline users to ensure project alignment. Team Collaboration: Collaborate with fellow project managers while independently managing your own projects. Qualifications and Experience Required: Experience: 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. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline. Methodology: Strong proficiency in Agile frameworks for IT delivery. Public Sector: Experience with public sector projects is beneficial, but not mandatory. Technical Skills: 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 PowerBI. Ability to develop professional PowerPoint presentations. Why Join Us? 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. If you're ready to take the next step in your IT Project Management career, apply today! Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative. BY APPLYING FOR THIS ROLE YOU ARE AGREEING TO OUR TERMS OF SERVICE WHICH TOGETHER WITH OUR PRIVACY STATEMENT GOVERN YOUR USE OF MORGAN MCKINLEY SERVICES. Skills: User Acceptance Testing Agile Jira Confluence SQL