Group IT – Project Manager

IT Project Manager (Portfolio & IT Change)

The main purpose of the role is planning, executing, and closing application projects. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Develop a detailed project plan, including timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Create and maintain project documentation, such as project charters and schedules.
• Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to the project plan.
• Build and lead cross-functional project teams.
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members.
• Provide guidance and support to team members throughout the project lifecycle.
• Foster a collaborative and productive team environment.
• Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders.
• Communicate project progress, issues, and risks to stakeholders regularly.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure their needs are met.
• Prepare and deliver regular status reports to project stakeholder
• Allocate and optimize resources to meet project goals.
• Report on financial performance and resource utilisation.

Skills / Experience / Competencies

• Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ proven experience in project management, particularly in overseeing application development projects.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.)
• Experience leading application projects in manufacturing environments advantageous.
• Strong oral and written English communication skills
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Group is a global leader in metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with sales of approximately $10 billion. Today we have a presence across Europe, Africa and the Americas.

Our modern Dublin office is located in the Central Business Park in Sandyford. Our Dublin team has almost one hundred employees working in finance, IT, procurement, and HR.

• Did you know that Ardagh produce many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favourite beverages from?
• Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
• Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?

Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and have a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact whilst remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible.

We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated.

Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you’ll enjoy the journey!

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