KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant third-level qualification in IT, Business, or related field; PMO/PM certifications desirable
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a IT PMO or senior IT delivery role within a complex IT environment, including experience in infrastructure, ERP, and digital initiatives
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, Agile)
• Experience of IT project lifecycles
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex portfolios and influence at senior levels.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, or similar)
• Strong team player with a growth mindset

ABOUT US

Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment.

PMO Leadership & Governance

• Establish and evolve the IT PMO framework, methodologies, and standards
• Define and enforce project governance, reporting, and quality assurance processes
• Act as a central point of coordination for all IT projects and programme

Portfolio Management

• Maintain a centralised view of the IT project portfolio, including status, risks, dependencies, and resource allocation
• Support prioritisation and alignment of projects with business strategy and capacity

Project Delivery

• Provide guidance, tools, and templates to project managers and teams
• Monitor project performance and intervene where necessary to ensure successful delivery
• Facilitate project reviews, post-implementation assessments, and continuous improvement
• Project manage individual strategic projects/programmes where programme capacity allows

Stakeholder Engagement & Resource Planning

• Engage with business stakeholders to secure business subject matter experts to work on projects
• Collaborate with IT leadership, business stakeholders, and external partners to ensure transparency and alignment
• Communicate project and portfolio performance to senior stakeholders
• Co-ordinate resource allocation across concurrent projects, working closely with functional leads, business stakeholders and external partners

Project Manager Sourcing

• Source project managers and coordinators to support the programme as necessary
• Foster a culture of accountability, agility, and continuous improvement

Change Management

• Support the integration of change management practices into project delivery, ensuring smooth adoption and minimal disruption
• Manage the training process to ensure a robust training delivery in place

Benefits Realisation

• Work with senior business sponsors to manage the benefits realisation process, ensuring business cases are realised