The key objectives the Senior ICT Project Manager will be to provide the National Transport Authority with technology-related project management services of an advisory, supervisory or executive nature as may be required by the National Transport Authority in the exercise and performance of any of its powers, functions and duties. 

The principal duties and responsibilities of the ICT Senior Project Manager will include some or all of the following:

• Initiation of projects in line with the PRINCE2/PMBOK Methodology, and production of project charter (initiation documents);
• Project management of projects in line with the project charter (or PID);
• Determine and implement the exact needs of your clients / customers;
• Agree and implement a robust Governance and communication process at the beginning of all projects;
• Accountable for ensuring that everyone on the team understand his or her deliverable utilising a RACI Matrix;
• Responsible for motivating others in the project team by using an engaging communication style;
• Managing the delivery of public transport technology projects through the various stages of a project life cycle, from concept development to completion of implementation;
• Managing relationships with sponsors, internal and external stakeholders, and supplier teams in a multi-vendor environment. Hold suppliers and internal stakeholders to account on their deliverables.
• Management of change, dependencies, issues and risks on projects
• Production of project plans and regular progress reports, including Financial Management reports for both project teams and steering boards;
• Management of resources to achieve project objectives.
• Advocating the PMO in the Organisation whilst engaging with stakeholders on project delivery. Promote Business Relationship Engagement through awareness of the broader PMO delivery processes;
• Support the structure, policies, and operations within the PMO and recommend solutions which will assist in achieving its goals; and
• Proactively contribute to and lead some PMO process improvement initiatives.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Character: Each candidate must be of good character.   

Health: Each candidate shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. 

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

Please note:  In order to satisfy the shortlisting panel that you meet these criteria you must explicitly reference how you meet same in your application. Failure to demonstrate these may prevent your application progressing to future shortlisting stages.

Each candidate must meet the following requirements at the time of the competition closing:

• Hold a minimum of a NFQ level degree qualification in a relevant discipline, being engineering, computing, IT, project management or equivalent;
• Have at least 7 years’ recent satisfactory experience of project management work, including 3 years’ in the management of people and projects
• Have satisfactory experience in the project management of technology or technical infrastructure projects; and
• Possess a high standard of technical training and experience.

DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES:

Please note:  Should further shortlisting be required after essential criteria above, a selection of the following may be assessed. 

Eligibility to Compete:

Candidates must, by the date of any job offer, be:

• A citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway; or
• A citizen of the United Kingdom (UK); or
• A citizen of Switzerland pursuant to the agreement between the EU and Switzerland on the free movement of persons; or
• A non-EEA citizen who is a spouse or child of an EEA or Swiss citizen and has a stamp 4 visa; or
• A person awarded international protection under the International Protection Act 2015 or any family member entitled to remain in the State as a result of family reunification and has a stamp 4 visa; or
• A non-EEA citizen who is a parent of a dependent child who is a citizen of, and resident in, an EEA member state or Switzerland and has a stamp 4 visa.

Remuneration: 

Salary Grade:   Assistant Principal

Salary Scale: €69,659 - €86,865

Personal Pension Contribution (PPC) rate.  This salary is payable to an individual who is required to make a personal pension contribution (PPC) to their main pension (in general those persons whose initial appointment to the Public Service is on or after 6th April 1995).

€66,663 - €82,520

Non Personal Pension Contribution (non-PPC) rate. This salary is payable to an individual who is not required to make a personal pension contribution (PPC) to their main pension scheme.

Annual Leave: 30 days per annum. This leave is on the basis of a five day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays.

Note:

• entry will be at the minimum point of the scale and will not be subject to negotiation;
• different pay and conditions may apply if, immediately prior to appointment the appointee is already a serving Civil Servant or Public Servant;
• the rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy.

Probation:  There is a 6 month probationary period which may at the discretion of the CEO be extended to 10 months. 

Closing Date: The closing date and time for applications is strictly 12pm (noon) on Friday 24th September 2021.  Applications received after the specified deadline cannot be accepted. 

• Have demonstrable stakeholder management experience;
• Have proven experience in project planning;
• Have proven risk management, issue management, and change management skills;
• Have strong influencing, inter-personal and presentation skills;
• Demonstrate strong leadership, management, interpersonal and communication skills; and
• Have excellent report writing skills together with strong research and analysis skills.