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Overview Public Sector Project Manager - Associate Director/Director role at Grant Thornton Ireland. Senior project leader to join our Consulting practice, with a focus on the Public Sector.
Responsibilities Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver and manage projects across a range of key public sector initiatives, including project management delivery, policy implementation, regulatory change and large-scale government programmes.
Provide strategic leadership in the delivery of complex public sector projects and programmes, ensuring high-quality outputs and meeting deadlines.
Define and drive projects across all stages of the project life cycle, from initiation to implementation and evaluation.
Lead and mentor cross-functional teams spanning multiple departments, agencies and functions.
Develop project plans, define roles and responsibilities, and create clear communication strategies for diverse stakeholders.
Identify and implement innovative process improvements within a public service context.
Build trusted senior client relationships and position Grant Thornton as a partner of choice by advising on project and programme management frameworks to support public sector goals.
Act as a liaison between government departments, agencies and external partners to ensure alignment and collaboration.
Facilitate workshops to define project scopes, policy objectives and business requirements, documenting and sharing outcomes with stakeholders.
Engage elected officials, senior civil servants and external partners to drive project momentum and success.
Lead and direct business development initiatives, including preparation of proposals and tenders for new public sector opportunities.
Qualifications A third level degree with a strong academic record.
Project management certification with demonstrated ability to apply best practices, tools and methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile) to deliver measurable outcomes.
10+ years of relevant experience with demonstrable leadership at senior levels in the Public Sector consulting or project delivery space.
Skills and Competencies Strong project and programme management experience leading and managing large multi-disciplinary teams.
Experience leading large transformational projects and managing change in the Public Sector.
Extensive experience in the Public Sector with knowledge of governance, regulation and operations.
Proven track record of end-to-end project delivery across the life cycle in complex government or public service environments.
Ability to influence and advise senior government stakeholders, shaping strategy and delivering outcomes.
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills with a commitment to public service excellence and stakeholder relations.
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a dynamic policy environment.
Experience originating, leading and closing business development opportunities, including public sector tenders and multi-stakeholder bids.
Expertise in senior stakeholder engagement with government departments, agencies and C-Suite/Senior Management.
Balance big-picture thinking with attention to detail; curiosity for public sector reform and service improvement; creative, initiative-driven problem-solving.
Life at Grant Thornton Reward and benefits designed to support a healthy lifestyle and career development, including a range of benefits such as performance-based bonus, pension contributions, health insurance, professional subscriptions, and more.
Flexible working environment with hybrid model and compressed week options around bank holidays and summer periods.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion commitments and a culture that values diverse perspectives and integrity.
Recognition programs to celebrate achievements and a defined contribution pension and life assurance.

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