Project Manager - Finance

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Project Manager - Co.Clare/Dublin - Full Time - Hybrid
This role will be responsible for managing the implementation of projects on a day-to-day basis, delivering the project in accordance with approved Project Management methodologies, ensuring a high level of customer service whilst adhering to all controlled policies, procedures, and legislative requirements while minimising risk. Reporting to the Head of Project Delivery and is part of the PMO team, the Project Manager will be responsible for managing full project lifecycle management.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management and Delivery
Implement projects/systems to ensure to meet its commitments in the execution of regulatory, operational and information technology initiatives
Plan, lead, monitor and report on the work of project teams to ensure delivery meets functionality, quality, cost and time commitments
Co-ordinate Project Delivery with relevant departments - manage, monitor and control internal resources to deliver project objectives
Analyse actual performance against the plan and adjust accordingly with plan objectives
Monitor and identify systems/process issues that have a high customer or financial impact, escalate as appropriate and work to resolve the issues
Risk management
Ensure required governance structures are in place to record manage costs and report on all
project risks, escalating as required
Analyse risk and instigate avoidance activities. Establish contingency plans and identify trigger
events and responsibility for initiating corrective action.
Co-ordinate testing programmes to ensure rigorous User Acceptance Testing is conducted to
minimise risks
Key Performance Indicators
Achievement in terms of regulatory, operational and information technology initiatives
Achievement of goals as set for each project and within timeframe and budget
High level of Customer/Stakeholder satisfaction measured by feedback
Clear and concise risk management processes in place
Projects delivered on/under budget and within project timelines
Clear and concise weekly project reporting
Essential Skills & Experience
Candidates should be highly professional, self-motivated with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Minimum of 5 years' experience working as a Project Manager in Financial services/Insurance.
Experienced in delivering projects end to end and management throughout the full project lifecycle.
Significant experience and knowledge of supporting transformational change in a Retail mortgage servicing business
Experienced in MS Office including Word, Excel, Teams and Visio
Experience and knowledge of change management principles, methodologies and tools
Can work effectively at all levels in an organization
Strong understanding of all aspects of systems implementation and software development life cycles.
A proven track record of excellent communication and customer service skills enabling successful collaboration with key stakeholders.
Experience working with technical and business teams to manage internal and external business needs
to drive functional and technical requirements.
Proven history for delivering projects on time and within budget.
Previous experience of managing projects in a highly pressurised environment is a prerequisite preferably in a multi- location environment.
Demonstrate experience in leading and directing multiple teams in a fast-paced environment
Essential Qualifications
3rd Level Qualification
Professional Qualification in Project Management
Benefits
25 days annual leave per annum plus 3 company days
LAYA Healthcare
immediate access from Day 1.
Generous defined contribution pension scheme -
immediate access from Day 1.
Robust further education scheme
Employee Referral Scheme
Tax Saver Commuter Ticket
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Wellness Programme
Long term sickness benefit (PHI)
Life Assurance/Death in Service
Free Parking (Shannon employees

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