Hays is working with a large public-sector organisation in Northern Ireland to recruit an experienced Senior Project Manager for a short-term ICT assignment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager who is comfortable operating at a senior level, working across multiple stakeholder groups and taking ownership of a defined piece of work.

The role
The key deliverable for this assignment will be the development and authoring of a business case. You will work closely with customer stakeholders and internal ICT teams, gathering and evaluating information and ensuring the business case is developed effectively. Alongside this immediate deliverable, the wider Senior Project Manager remit can include the management and delivery of complex ICT projects, working with internal teams, external suppliers and public-sector stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will include

Leading the development and delivery of a detailed business case
Engaging with customer and ICT stakeholders to gather requirements and information
Working collaboratively with senior stakeholders and technical teams
Evaluating information and developing clear recommendations
Managing project activity within established governance and project management frameworks
Identifying and managing project risks, dependencies and issues
Producing appropriate project documentation and reporting
Supporting effective planning, financial control and delivery
Ensuring appropriate project management standards and governance are maintained

What you'll need to succeed
You will be an experienced Project Manager with a background in delivering complex ICT projects within a large organisation.

You should be able to demonstrate

Significant project management experience within a large organisation
Experience of leading an ICT project valued at more than £100,000, or a complex work stream within an ICT project/programme valued at more than £5 million
Strong experience of managing and engaging a diverse range of stakeholders
Experience of managing and leading organisational change
At least three years' experience managing teams
A recognised project management qualification such as PRINCE2, MSP, PMP or equivalent
Broad technical knowledge and an understanding of developments within technology and IT services
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Previous experience developing business cases would be particularly relevant to this assignment.

What you'll get in return
This is an initial 3-4 month assignment, running to February 2027, with the potential for extension. The role will be based in Belfast City Centre, reporting to a Programme Manager. Interviews are expected to take place via Microsoft Teams, with the successful candidate required to start as soon as possible. For further information or to discuss the opportunity confidentially, please apply with an up-to-date CV