The Opportunity
We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the rollout of a national public transport technology programme for our client, a leading public sector organisation in Ireland.
This role is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a strategic and forward-thinking programme aimed at modernising Ireland's public transport infrastructure. You'll be working as part of a central programme team,reporting into the Head of PMO & Portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide PMO and project delivery support for the programme, ensuring adherence to governance and lifecycle standards.
- Oversee assigned workstreams, supporting project planning, stakeholder management, issue resolution, and reporting.
- Maintain project controls, stage gate documentation, and ensure quality assurance across deliverables.
- Support integrated planning, risk and dependency management, and forward scheduling of change (FSOC).
- Facilitate capacity management, onboarding, and induction of new team members.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, knowledge sharing, and development of project management best practices.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including vendors, technical teams, and governance boards.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Degree qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g., Business, IT, Engineering).
- Certified in Prince2, PMI, or equivalent project management methodologies.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a PMO or project management role, preferably within large-scale public sector or transport-related programmes.
- Proven track record of supporting or leading project workstreams in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments.
- Strong working knowledge of project lifecycle management, governance, and reporting.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, Visio, and experience with PPM tools.
Key Behaviours & Skills
- Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality, structure, and governance.
- Proactive, results-driven, and capable of working independently under pressure.
- A natural collaborator who inspires others and contributes to a high-performing team culture.
