IT Project Manager - Co. Down

MCS Group; Newry; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in Newry is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead various technology and digital transformation projects. You will be responsible for ensuring successful scoping, planning, and delivery while engaging with stakeholders. The role offers competitive salary and benefits, including flexible working arrangements and private healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Subsidised canteen

Private healthcare

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing technology or digital transformation projects.
• Proficiency with project management tools.
• Ability to engage stakeholders and ensure successful adoption of business change.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of technology and digital transformation projects.
• Scope, plan, and deliver projects successfully.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Change management

Tools

Jira

Smartsheets

Microsoft Project

Job description

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Project Manager to lead the delivery of technology and digital transformation projects across multiple sites. From ERP rollouts to automation, compliance, IT and software, you'll be at the forefront of shaping how they work.

You'll work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure projects are scoped, planned, and delivered successfully—always with a clear focus on impact, efficiency, and long-term value.

What You Need

We're looking for someone who can combine strong project management skills with curiosity, enthusiasm, and attention to detail.

Essential:

• Proven experience managing technology or digital transformation projects.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Smartsheets, or Microsoft Project.
• Strong analytically, problem-solving, and change management skills.
• Ability to engage stakeholders and ensure successful adoption of business change.
• Experience in delivering projects in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities.

Desirable:

• PRINCE2, PMP, or Agile qualifications.
• Background in IT, engineering, or production.
• Experience with ERP, MES, automation, or factory systems.
• Understanding of compliance within manufacturing would be advantageous
• Experience in greenfield tech projects or smart factory upgrades.

What’s in it for You

• Competitive salary DOE
• Flexible working arrangements - Must be able to commute to the office when needed - Co Down.
• Subsidised canteen - Top class!
• Retail discount cards.
• Private healthcare and pension scheme.
• Cycle-to-work scheme and discounted gym membership.
• Staff sales and product discounts.

You'll also get the opportunity to work on high-impact projects that genuinely make a difference—helping to shape the future of our systems and the way we work.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please contact Rachael Walker, IT Recruitment Manager at MCS Group 02896935487 or click the apply button below.

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