It Operations Senior Delivery Manager

Immediate contract requirement for an experienced Project Manager, who is very strong technically to drive end to end delivery of large scale, complex programmes of work
Working as Project Manager/Senior Delivery Manager, you will have hands-on experience in refining, implementing and embedding agile & hybrid delivery processes and engaging with the business in defining the business value in projects.
Role & Responsibilities
Work with the Portfolio Manager to define a project structure and delivery methodology for the Business Initiative in line with Framework
Ensure successful delivery from initiation through to completion, managing risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations
Lead technical delivery for strategic deliverables, ensuring integration with legacy systems and alignment with enterprise architecture & quality standards
Collaborate with Architecture, QA, and Portfolio Leads to manage technical deliverables, backlogs and roadmap planning
Responsible for full end to end project activities including test planning and deployment to production
Collaborate strongly with all Tech/Business/Finance teams ensuring alignment and transparency on deliverables, RAID, finances etc
Manage a team of Delivery Managers ensuring a transparent reporting & performance management culture
Report delivery status and updates in line with recommended governance framework
Work closely with finance business partners to ensure the active management and reporting of project financial status outputs
Build and maintain relationships with senior business stakeholders, including Director and C-Suite levels
Prepare transparent programme decks for Steering meetings with all stakeholders & deliver these presentations
Skills required
Relevant 3rd level qualification with a strong technical focus
Excellent knowledge and proven experience of working with IT Software Development Lifecycle methodologies including Waterfall & Agile
Possess at least 10+ years of professional experience, with a minimum of 8 years in project or programme management / agile delivery
Experience in working with third party suppliers in the delivery of business or IT change initiatives – including experience of working with remote and co-located teams and vendors
Experience of implementing projects with a budget of at least €1 million
Experience leading complex technology and business transformation projects
Acute understanding and ability to demonstrate expertise in Quality Management, Project Planning, Risk & Change management
Excellent communication skills, with a strong ability to effectively communicate both internally and externally at levels up to Director and C Suite, and ability to make complex technology problem simple to the business.
Must be capable of understanding and communicating the "big picture"
An effective team manager with proven ability to build, motivate and support a high performing team
Highly motivated, driven, pragmatic and completely focused on project delivery for business benefit
PMI-ACP/SAFe certification
A technical background is preferred – ideally gained in consulting companies or experienced working with enterprise systems with international, Tier 1 customer organisations
Knowledge of IT and Digital systems, including experience of leading software development projects involving web-based, mid-range and integration platforms and applications
Detailed understanding of the technical architecture underpinning the IT service landscape in e-Commerce, Online Media or Information Technology & Services environments
Please contact Janet at Cpl for more information
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