Project Manager (6-9 months temporary contract)

The Company

Our client is a well-established organisation that supports businesses to grow. Working closely with government bodies, industry partners and SMEs, the organisation delivers a range of impactful programmes.

They are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their team on a full-time, temporary basis (6-9 months). This is a dynamic and high-impact role, responsible for managing the delivery of a range of business support initiatives and programmes.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving project delivery, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement across a portfolio of initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the full lifecycle of projects and programmes, from design and delivery through to monitoring, evaluation and continuous improvement

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal teams, external stakeholders and business clients

• Advising and supporting businesses on development opportunities and programme suitability

• Developing and maintaining processes, procedures and governance frameworks to support effective project delivery

• Preparing budget estimates and managing project expenditure with a high degree of accuracy

• Developing business cases and overseeing procurement and contract management of external suppliers and partners

• Delivering presentations, reports and communications to a range of audiences including senior leadership, boards and external stakeholders

• Supervising and coordinating staff, including allocation of work priorities and supporting cross-team collaboration

• Deputising for senior management where required

• Ensuring compliance with organisational policies, including equality, governance and financial procedures

The Person

Essential Criteria

• Experience managing all aspects of a project or programme lifecycle, including design, delivery, monitoring, evaluation and budget control

• Experience working autonomously and making decisions that directly impact project outcomes

• Experience designing and implementing governance, controls and accountability frameworks within project management

• Proven experience managing project budgets with a high level of accuracy

• Strong IT skills, including experience using CRM systems and database management tools

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence and engage a range of stakeholders

• Experience in project delivery within a business support or development environment

Package & Benefits

• Contract: Temporary - 6 to 9 months

• Hours: Full-time

• Location: Newry (Hybrid working - minimum 3 days office-based)

How to Apply

To apply for this role, submit your CV via the application form provided.
Alternatively, to speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please contact Zeena Jackson via zeena.j@honeycomb.jobs.

Disclaimer

If you have a disability which means you require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us directly to discuss. Honeycomb is committed to providing equality of opportunity to all.

Please note, we are receiving an exceptionally high number of applications at present and will be unable to shortlist candidates who are not meeting the specific requirements for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, we may be unable to provide individual feedback. We thank you in advance for your understanding.