IT Program Manager

IT Program Manager

Posted 2 weeks ago by 1752762653

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Hybrid
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
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Summary: The IT Program Manager will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex IT initiatives, ensuring alignment with business strategy and operational excellence. This role involves overseeing multiple projects, managing stakeholder relationships, and maintaining governance standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT project management and a strong understanding of the Software Delivery Lifecycle. The position is hybrid, requiring two days onsite in Dublin.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage end-to-end delivery of IT projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.
  • Oversee project execution, tracking progress across workstreams, and providing regular updates to stakeholders.
  • Maintain and manage project budgets and resourcing plans.
  • Mitigate project risks and resolve issues in collaboration with technical and business stakeholders.
  • Ensure project approaches align with organizational strategy, minimizing risk while achieving delivery goals.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across IT, business units, and third-party vendors.
  • Ensure compliance with the PMO methodology, governance, release, and change management processes.
  • Evaluate solution designs against scope, budget, and milestone commitments.
  • Act as the primary liaison for vendors and internal stakeholders throughout the solution delivery lifecycle.

Key Skills:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) discipline.
  • Professional certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, APM, SAFe).
  • Minimum of 7 years’ experience in IT project/program management with a strong understanding of the full Software Delivery Lifecycle (SDLC).
  • Proven track record delivering large-scale IT implementations.
  • Strong stakeholder management and vendor coordination experience.
  • Desirable: Experience with IT solutions in HR, Legal, or company divestiture contexts.
  • Bonus: Delivery experience with platforms such as Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), Payroll, or Time & Attendance systems.

Salary (Rate): £575 daily

City: Dublin

Country: Ireland

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

IT Program Manager

Location: Hybrid, 2 days onsite in Dublin

Duration: 12 Months

Rate: Up to €575 per day

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced IT Program Manager to lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex, cross-functional IT initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will oversee multiple related projects, ensuring alignment with business strategy, maintaining governance standards, and driving operational excellence. You’ll serve as the key point of contact for all stakeholders—including internal clients, analysts, architects, vendors, and infrastructure teams—ensuring transparency, collaboration, and delivery excellence across all phases of the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage end-to-end delivery of IT projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.
  • Oversee project execution, tracking progress across workstreams, and providing regular updates to stakeholders.
  • Maintain and manage project budgets and resourcing plans.
  • Mitigate project risks and resolve issues in collaboration with technical and business stakeholders.
  • Ensure project approaches align with organizational strategy, minimizing risk while achieving delivery goals.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across IT, business units, and third-party vendors.
  • Ensure compliance with the PMO methodology, governance, release, and change management processes.
  • Evaluate solution designs against scope, budget, and milestone commitments.
  • Act as the primary liaison for vendors and internal stakeholders throughout the solution delivery lifecycle.

What We’re Looking For:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) discipline.

Professional certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, APM, SAFe).

Minimum of 7 years’ experience in IT project/program management with a strong understanding of the full Software Delivery Lifecycle (SDLC).

Proven track record delivering large-scale IT implementations.

Strong stakeholder management and vendor coordination experience.

Desirable: Experience with IT solutions in HR, Legal, or company divestiture contexts.

Bonus: Delivery experience with platforms such as Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), Payroll, or Time & Attendance systems.

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