Project Manager
Candidate must have valid visa to work in Ireland (Stamp 1G/Stamp 4/EU Passport)
Location: Cork (Hybrid)
Job type: Full Time/12 month-Contract
Sector and subsector: IT
Overview:
We are hiring a Project Manager for our client who is a one of the country's largest software development organisations. The company has been operating successfully in Cork city since 1998. Our client employs a wide range of technologies including Mobile (iOS, Android, Windows), Java SE/Java EE (WebLogic, WebSphere, Spring, Akka, Hibernate, GWT, etc.), Microsoft .NET (ASP.NET, C#, etc.), JavaScript (AngularJS, JQuery, dojo, etc.), various database management systems (MongoDB, Oracle, SQL Server, MySql, etc.). Also, provides consultancy and leading-edge software solutions for a wide variety of US, EU and UK based clients in the insurance, healthcare, retail, and public sector markets
The Role:
Our client is seeking an effective Project Manager for a challenging role within a large team, engaged in delivering critical solutions to a well-established client. It's a hybrid position there will be a requirement to sometimes visit the office (3-4 times a month minimum)
Responsibilities:
· Work closely with Senior management and peers, Architects, Project Leads, and Engineering Teams to understand client priorities and business requirements
· Monitor and deliver projects within the defined scope, on-time and within budget expectations.
· Develop detailed project schedules and communicate these to the client.
· Manage day-to-day client interaction with close collaboration.
· Set and manage client expectations.
· Appraise the work/deliverables of team members; identify and provide for developmental needs of team; and take corrective action when necessary.
· Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions.
· Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
· Build a knowledge base of each client's business, organization and objectives.
· Maintain awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application on client engagements.
· Adhere to and promote internal information security policies and procedures
Desirable:
· 5+ years demonstrable & successful experience in a project lead or project management position, preferably in a commercial software development organisation, or in a similar exacting technical environment.
· Experience of Agile & Scrum development methodologies, and ALM tooling
· Detailed familiarity with the Software development lifecycle
· Extensive knowledge of software applications and experience leading complex engineering initiatives.
· Possesses in-depth understanding of application programming, database, and system design.
· Experience/Knowledge of cloud technologies and offerings.
· Strong interpersonal skills and experience collaborating with all levels with team and client.
Personal Profile:
· Third level IT or related qualification
· Articulate, confident, self-starter
· Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
· Willingness to learn and expand skillset
· Innovative problem solver
Candidate must have valid visa to work in Ireland (Stamp 1G/Stamp 4/EU Passport)
