Description
Role: IT Project Manager
Location: Cork
Duration: Contract
Salary: €250-€350 per day
We are seeking an effective software Project Manager for a challenging role within a large team, engaged in delivering critical solutions to a well-established insurance client.
Responsibilities:
*Work closely with Senior management and peers, Architects and Project Leads to understand client priorities and business requirements
*Monitor and Delivery the project within the defined scope, to budget and time-scale.
*Develop detailed project schedules and communicate these to the client.
*Manage day-to-day client interaction and close collaboration.
*Set and manage client expectations.
*Appraise the work/deliverables of team members; identify and provide for developmental needs of team; and take corrective action when necessary.
*Communicate effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions.
*Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
*Build a knowledge base of each client's business, organization and objectives.
*Maintain awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application on client engagements.
Desired Candidate Skills & Experience:
*5+ years demonstrable & successful experience in a project lead or project management position, preferably in a commercial software development organisation, or in a similar exacting technical environment.
*Experience of Agile development methodologies, particularly 'Scrum'
*Detailed familiarity with the Software development life cycle
*Possesses good understanding in the areas of application programming, database and system design.
Personal Profile:
*Third level IT or related qualification
*Articulate, confident, self starter
*Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
*Willingness to learn and expand skill set
*Innovative problem solver
If you are interested in this role or know anyone who might be please get in touch with Cian for a confidential conversation or alternatively submit your CV through the link below.
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