Project Manager
Plan, execute, and oversee technology projects. Coordinate teams, manage budgets, ensure project success, and deliver results on time and within scope.
What you need to know
Overview
Project Managers lead technology projects from initiation through completion. They plan project scope, coordinate teams, manage budgets and timelines, mitigate risks, and ensure deliverables meet requirements. This role requires leadership, organization, and ability to balance competing priorities.
Every Irish organization running technology projects needs project managers. The role offers excellent career progression, variety working across different projects, and opportunity to drive significant organizational change.
Key responsibilities
- Define project scope and objectives
- Create project plans and schedules
- Manage project budgets
- Coordinate project teams
- Monitor progress and risks
- Communicate with stakeholders
- Manage project documentation
- Resolve issues and conflicts
- Ensure quality deliverables
- Report to senior management
What skills are needed?
Project Management
- • Project planning
- • Agile/Scrum methodologies
- • Risk management
- • Budget management
- • Scheduling and tracking
Leadership
- • Team leadership
- • Stakeholder management
- • Conflict resolution
- • Decision making
- • Motivation and coaching
Professional Skills
- • Communication
- • Organization
- • Problem-solving
- • Adaptability
- • Time management
What is the pay?
Average Salary in Ireland
€40,000 - €75,000
Junior project managers earn €40,000-€50,000, mid-level managers earn €52,000-€65,000, while senior project managers command €68,000-€85,000. Program managers can earn €90,000+.
Strong earning potential with experience. Benefits include performance bonuses (10-20%), health insurance, pension contributions, professional certification support (PMP, Prince2, Agile), and career progression to program or portfolio management.
What is the career outlook?
Job Growth
Strong demand for project managers in Ireland. Over 900 technology project manager positions advertised annually. Essential role ensures stable employment and career progression.
Why the growth?
- • Digital transformation projects
- • Agile adoption
- • Complex technology initiatives
- • Organizational change programs
- • Cloud migration projects
- • System implementations
What education is required?
Educational Pathways
Level 8 Degree + Experience
Degree in any field plus several years project experience. Many project managers have technical backgrounds (Computer Science, IT) combined with project leadership experience.
Professional Certifications (Essential)
PMP (Project Management Professional), Prince2, or Agile certifications highly valued. Many Irish roles require these qualifications.
Career Progression
Many project managers progress from technical roles (developer, analyst) or business roles, gaining project experience before formal PM roles.
Key Competencies
- • Project planning and scheduling
- • Agile/Scrum frameworks
- • Budget and resource management
- • Risk and issue management
- • Stakeholder communication
- • Team leadership
- • Change management
- • Quality assurance
- • Project management tools (Jira, MS Project)
- • Reporting and documentation
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