We work with our clients to resolve their toughest challenges through applied software innovation. We’ve created Ireland’s best team of software developers to build the mission critical software that powers some of the world’s most successful companies. We solve their business problems through agile and cloud native software innovation. They choose us because we offer the cutting-edge talent they need to change faster, easier and more profitably; but they stay with us long term because we deliver every time.

Description

Sidero have a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager to join our team. We are seeking forward-thinking people who will drive all aspects of IT Project, Program and Portfolio activity, including collaborating and coordinating across all IT and business segments.

Responsibilities

• Participate and/or lead planning sessions; ensuring outcomes are sized and implemented according to plan
• Support engineering with troubleshooting for defect management or production support issues
• Management of assigned projects to agreed scope, cost, schedule and quality.
• Delivery of project in line with budgeted man hours and margin targets.
• Creation and execution of project work plans. Revision as appropriate to meet client/project needs.
• Produce accurate and consistent project reports as per client and operations requirements.
• Resolve any project issues in a timely manner. Escalate urgent issues as required.
• Review and approve project deliverables with project team members in line with required quality standards.
• Liaise closely with operations disciplines to determine project resource loading and monitor quality of team member performance. Prepare resource plans in a timely manner.
• Ensure all project stakeholders are aware of deliverables, project status and key focus areas. Hold regular status meetings with project team.
• Contribute actively to lessons learned process and other improvement initiatives.
• Own overall project management for several simultaneously run projects including managing/assisting in the definition, design and implementation of a variety of projects with key stakeholders to include total accountability for and management of assigned projects
• Prepare and manage appropriate project plans including managing all resources in relation to delivery of outputs to meet milestones and overall project delivery date
• Give guidance to the team and the business on solutions available to support best business practice, maximise efficiencies and minimise operational and technical risk
• Manage and produce status reporting, change control, Risks, Actions, issues and decision log processes
• Effectively manage escalation processes where appropriate
• Manage the relationship with internal and external parties including clients & service providers to ensure the standards and requirements of the company are met
• Interface with application specialists, development resources, technical support teams, operational resources and senior management and build relationships to ensure effective delivery of projects

• Minimum 5 years project management experience (managing multidisciplinary project teams) within software engineering.
• PMI qualification or equivalent a plus.
• Third level qualification in Computer Science/Engineering or a related discipline.
• Consultancy experience a plus.
• Must have experience of previously managing (directly) several projects.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully deliver business projects.
• Strong leadership skills for driving cross functional groups

OTHER SKILLS

• Highly motivated, with a proven ability to work on own initiative within a challenging and dynamic work environment
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels
• Outstanding communication (both spoken and written), planning, project management, networking and influencing skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work on multiple assignments
• Strong analytical skills and logical approach
• Strong commitment to professional and client service excellence
• Maintain current industry / business knowledge
• Develop and share reusable knowledge that can be readily applied to new client projects

We provide a challenging and exciting work environment with scope for personal development and on-going training. We offer flexible working options - Learning & Development support - English lessons - Employee Wellness & Wellbeing - Health Insurance - Life Assurance - Pension - and more...