Program Manager

Job Description

Leading Irish Plc is looking for an experienced Programme Manager to manage numerous business/IT related projects to improve their business effectiveness agenda for 2021

The Programme Manager will report into the Director of IT and will be an integral part of the Business Effectiveness and IT teams, working closely with change analysts, business analysis, IT resources as well as key business stakeholders. The person will work with the management team to help plan, promote and communicate the integrated change program and centralise the approach to process improvement and IT projects across business functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Successfully deliver a portfolio of projects across a Programme, through proactive management of dependencies, issues and risks of the constituent parts of the programme (projects, IT and BAU initiatives) to achieve business objectives and outcomes.
• Undertake initial planning of the Programme/Project as part of the overall schedule for Business and IT Effectiveness and provide transparent reporting on progress, issues and risks to delivery
• Provide support to the Business Owners to enable them to deliver on their projects and programmes.
• Ensure delivery is consistent with the agreed delivery model and standards.
• Improve the overall operating model, business strategy, operational efficiencies and deliver financial savings
• Excellent project planning and project management skills
• Knowledge of industry best practice project management principles
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of methods and tools used for measuring and improving process performance
• Strong vendor management experience
• Excellent follow through with a strong sense of urgency plus ability to influence

Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative.

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