IT Project Manager

Our client is looking for a Project Manager to lead end-to-end project planning and execution for the separation or transition of business entities. The scope includes IT systems, applications, infrastructure, and end-user environments required to enable independent operations.

LTD/ Daily Rate Contract Role

Cork based, 2-3 days a week onsite

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed end-to-end project plans for entity separation initiatives
• Plan and coordinate application transitions, system migrations, network and connectivity changes, and end-user readiness activities
• Partner with cross-functional workstream leads to align milestones, dependencies, and deliverables into a single integrated plan
• Collaborate with business and technology teams to build comprehensive timelines, identify interdependencies, and manage critical paths
• Lead governance and stakeholder meetings, including steering committees and regular status reviews
• Facilitate daily or regular coordination meetings to track progress and resolve issues
• Perform dependency, risk, and impact analysis to optimize timelines, costs, and program-level objectives
• Maintain detailed project plans and documentation using standard project management tools

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years of experience managing large, complex IT projects with multiple workstreams and dependencies
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working with distributed, cross-functional, and multi-location teams
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive execution in ambiguous or changing environments
• Experience supporting corporate separations, divestitures, carve-outs, or large-scale transformations
• Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project delivery approaches and common project management tools
• Proven experience delivering end-to-end IT initiatives