IT Project Manager -11 Month Fixed Term Contract -GTOC Kilkenny

UPMC; Ireland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Ireland is seeking an IT Project Manager for an 11-month fixed-term contract in Kilkenny. This role involves leading cross-functional teams to deliver IT projects that align with business objectives. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree, 3+ years of experience in project implementation, and preferably experience in a healthcare environment. Strong skills in project planning, communication, and team leadership are essential. The position offers competitive pay, flexible work-life balance, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Fully paid maternity and paternity leave

Competitive pension plan

Critical illness cover

Enhanced annual leave up to 27 days

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare environment is highly desirable.
• 3+ years of professional experience in a project implementation capacity.
• Full clean driver’s licence is an essential requirement.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional teams to deliver IT infrastructure and application implementation projects.
• Manage project scope, schedules, and resources effectively.
• Build trusted relationships with users and stakeholders.

Skills

Client Relationships

Communication

Team Leadership / Development

Project Planning and Management

Relevant Technical/Business Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Project management certification (PMP, CAPM, or PRINCE2)

Job description

IT Project Manager – 11 Month Fixed Term Contract – GTOC Kilkenny

Location: MacDonagh Office
Job type: Fixed Term

Overview of role

As a Project Manager, you will lead cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑impact IT infrastructure and application implementation projects on time, within scope, with high quality and aligned with business objectives. You will play a pivotal role in project planning, stakeholder management, and execution while driving collaboration and ensuring that quality standards are met. This is an exciting opportunity for a results‑driven professional with a passion for technology and proven expertise in managing medium‑scale initiatives.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Client Relationships – Understands project objectives, and business value, from the user's point of view. Is customer focused. Builds trusted relationships with users.
• Communication – Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including summaries, presentations, and executive reports.
• Team Leadership / Development – Ability to organise, manage, and lead the project team to success. Supports project team members and colleagues. Builds strong relationships with colleagues and external IT partners. Skillfully handles situations and creates positive outcomes. Demonstrates self‑awareness. Provides mentoring and support to others in areas of expertise.
• Project Planning and Management – Experienced in planning and managing project scope, schedules, resources, budget, issues, and risks. Understands need and value of attention to detail. Proactively identifies and addresses project risks. Utilises change management to control scope and communicates scope changes. Tracks and reports project progress and forecast trends.
• Relevant Technical/Business Knowledge – Experience in information technology industry, especially in infrastructure technologies (virtualisation, networking). Experience in application implementation for business units, especially in clinical applications. Demonstrates financial awareness. Working knowledge of analytical and problem‑solving techniques and tools. Process‑oriented – Utilises organisational and PMO processes and project management standards to provide consistent and excellent project management services. Understands the need and value to continually define and/or improve processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in a healthcare environment highly desirable.
• A bachelor's degree is required, with 3+ years professional experience in a project implementation capacity.
• PMP, CAPM or PRINCE2 or other project management certification preferred.
• Full clean driver’s licence is an essential requirement.

Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Compensation

Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.

Benefits

Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive pension plan, company funded death‑in‑service benefit x 3 times. Critical illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.

Performance and Recognition

Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.

Work‑Life Balance

Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.

Development and Career Opportunities

Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.

About UPMC

UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people‑focused care that’s close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world‑class care across continents through its UPMC International division – an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world. In Ireland UPMC has provided high‑quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.