Salary: £44,000
Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a track record of driving strategic initiatives and managing end-to-end project lifecycles?

We are seeking a dynamic, delivery-focused Project Manager to join our team in Newry on a full-time, temporary basis. Working closely with the Programme Manager, you will play a pivotal role in executing key projects, managing critical stakeholder relationships, and ensuring robust governance.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a passion for operational excellence, this hybrid project management role is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management: Lead the delivery, monitoring, and evaluation of diverse initiatives against core objectives.
Stakeholder Engagement: Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing advisory support and project updates.
Financial Oversight: Prepare precise budget estimates, monitor expenditure, and maintain high-level financial accountability.
Governance & Process: Develop and maintain robust project management processes, business cases, and compliance workflows.
Contract Management: Oversee external specialists, suppliers, and third-party vendors to ensure high-quality delivery.
Communications: Prepare and deliver clear corporate communications to senior leadership, committees, and wider stakeholders.
Team Leadership: Manage and supervise staff, coordinate task allocations, and deputise for management when required.

Essential Criteria:

Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing the full project lifecycle (design, delivery, evaluation, and budget control).
Autonomy: Proven ability to work independently and make strategic decisions that directly impact project success.
Governance: Hands-on experience designing and maintaining tight project controls and accountability frameworks.
Financial Skills: Demonstrated experience building and managing accurate project budgets.
Tech Savvy: High level of IT competency, including practical experience with CRM and database management systems.
Communication: Exceptional oral and written communication skills with a proven ability to persuade and influence diverse audiences.
Qualifications: A third-level or equivalent professional qualification AND/OR a minimum of 3 years’ experience in project delivery within a professional business environment.

Desirable Criteria:

1 year of project management experience within a corporate agency, research environment, or structured business support organisation.

What’s on Offer:

Competitive Pay:
Work-Life Balance: Hybrid working model with a minimum of 3 days in the Newry office.
Professional Growth: A chance to directly manage impactful projects and drive operational delivery.

How to Apply

If you meet the essential criteria for this Project Manager position in Newry, please submit your updated CV today for immediate consideration.