Job Description

Smith’s Detection is seeking a Project Manager to join the Programmes team in Ireland, supporting projects across both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The role will report directly to the Group Lead Ireland and play a key role in delivering a portfolio of customer-facing and technology-based projects.

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing multiple low to medium complexity projects while supporting larger programme activities. This is a highly visible position requiring strong stakeholder management, commercial awareness, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams within a matrix organisation.

The Project Manager can be based in either Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland and will work in a hybrid arrangement, with time split between client sites, company hubs, and home working, depending on project requirements.

Based primarily from Dublin Airport, the successful candidate will receive full training on Smiths Detection products, ensuring they develop the knowledge and expertise required to deliver projects successfully.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo Garda Vetting, with all necessary airport and prison authority security clearances completed during onboarding.

Team Structure

The Ireland-based Programmes team is relatively lean, providing an excellent opportunity for an individual who enjoys autonomy and ownership. The successful hire will work closely with:

• Group Lead Ireland (line manager)
• UK-based Programme colleagues
• Engineering and project-focused teams across Ireland and the wider business
• Global cross-functional stakeholders including Finance, Supply Chain, Service and Product teams

The role will operate within a matrix environment, influencing resources and stakeholders without direct line management responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Lead projects from initiation through to completion.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets and risk registers.
• Manage project governance activities and reporting requirements.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to agreed scope.
• Drive project controls, forecasting, change management and corrective actions.
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