ICT Project Manager (Assistant Principal Officer)

Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is hiring an ICT Project Manager (Assistant Principal Officer) to lead a critical digital transformation programme.

This role is essential for delivering a secure and modern case management system, involving collaboration with legal and technical stakeholders to improve justice services.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and governance experience in regulated environments, contributing to the effective delivery of justice.

Qualifications

• Proven project delivery professional with experience in complex environments.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in governance and regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the replacement of the Office’s legacy Case Management System.
• Work closely with legal, operational and technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to a broader portfolio of ICT and organizational projects.

Skills

Project delivery

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Governance experience

Job description

ICT Project Manager (Assistant Principal Officer)

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is seeking an experienced ICT professional to take on the role of ICT Project Manager (Assistant Principal) as part of a major digital transformation programme

This is a pivotal role leading the delivery of the replacement of the Office’s legacy Case Management System — a critical platform underpinning legal decision-making, case tracking, and data-driven operations. The successful candidate will play a central role in delivering a secure, modern and future-focused solution to support the prosecution service in an increasingly complex and digital justice environment.

As part of the ICT Unit, the ICT Project Manager will lead high-impact projects from initiation through to implementation, working closely with legal, operational and technical stakeholders, external vendors and criminal justice partners. The role will also contribute to a broader portfolio of ICT and organisational projects, supporting innovation, modernisation and continuous improvement across the Office.

We are seeking a proven project delivery professional with strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and governance experience, ideally within complex or regulated environments. This is a unique opportunity to shape the digital future of the ODPP and contribute to the effective delivery of justice services.

The competition will be carried out in line with the codes of practice as published by the Commission for Public Service Appointments which are available at http://www.cpsa.ie/