Information Technology Project Manager

Morgan McKinley; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to oversee the lifecycle of diverse IT projects. The role requires strong leadership and management skills, with a focus on both Waterfall and Agile methodologies. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience and a proven ability to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously. The position is a 12-month contract requiring three days a week onsite in Cork.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in IT Project Management.
• Experience leading complex projects using Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Proficient with industry-standard Project Management tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of IT projects, ensuring strategic alignment and risk mitigation.
• Prepare necessary project communications and status reports.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for timely task completion.

Skills

IT Project Management

Waterfall methodology

Agile methodology

Stakeholder management

Project communications

Tools

MS Project

Office 365

Azure Dev Ops (ADO)

Job description

** Please note, this is a contract position for 12 months and requires 3 days a week onsite in Cork**

This role is responsible for the full lifecycle management and delivery of diverse IT projects (Compute and Network), ensuring strategic alignment, risk mitigation, and clear communication across a global enterprise.

• Lead projects from initiation through closure, including planning, design, execution, and formal stage-gate management.
• Proactively manage all project risks, stakeholders, and escalations. Present project status and strategic direction to senior leadership and steering committees.
• Prepare all necessary project communications, including routine status reports, governance materials, and comprehensive meeting minutes with clear action plans and follow-up.
• Coordinate and align matrixed, cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of tasks and dependencies.
• Engage with the Global Project Management Office (PMO) and Planning teams to integrate new policies, manage the project portfolio pipeline, and ensure compliance with governance and audit controls.
• Provide project management guidance and support to other project managers and staff across various sites.

Essential Qualifications

• Experience: 7+ years of professional experience in IT Project Management, specifically leading complex projects.
• Strong, hands-on experience utilizing both Waterfall and Agile project management methodologies.
• Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously, present effectively to leadership, and handle complex stakeholder groups.
• Foundational understanding of IT delivery projects, including Compute, Network, and Software Solutions.
• Proficient with industry-standard Project Management and Portfolio tools (e.g., MS Project, Office 365 applications) and comfortable using collaboration tools like Azure Dev Ops (ADO).
• Demonstrated ability to drive organizational change, achieve strong results, and lead/mentor teams through validation phases.
• An ability to identify and articulate IT-related asks/risks through discussions with diverse teams (focused on areas like Compute and Network), even without complete technical expertise or full scope knowledge.