We are hiring an IT project manager to join the IT team at our Fivemiletown head office. The purpose of the role is to manage all aspects of IT projects and changes, including managing the relationship between the department, the business and supporting stakeholders in best practice and lean business operation.
Responsibilities
Investigate and model business processes, information flows and data structures using various analysis tools and techniques into business requirements.
Identify business systems/applications that resolve business issues through the elimination of waste and non-value add activities.
Establish and communicate project goals and manage project team activities including analysis, Design, Execute and controlling the closing of the project to deliver expected business benefit.
Manage the relationship between IT and the business ensuring IT activities are aligned with business priorities.
Manage the scope, schedule, cost, quality, human resources, communication, risk and procurement activities for the project.
Ensure appropriate governance processes are in place to monitor and control the project and consistently apply agreed project management standards and methodologies to projects.
Represent IT in meetings ensuring any IT related business dependencies are understood and managed effectively.
Analyze and optimize the inter-relationships between business processes, procedures, and systems.
Report progress of projects/changes incorporating feedback from all stakeholders, and track the progress of project/change activities and deliverables to project benefits.
Observe all Company Rules, Standard Operating Procedures and Company Policies particularly in relation to Health and Safety, Harassment, Disciplinary and ICT Security.
Maximize efficiency by supporting Cooneen Lean continuous improvement activities
This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. The successful job holder will be expected to perform varying tasks as required by their line manager & the overall objectives of the organisation.
Reward
At the Cooneen Group, we focus on the wellbeing of our employees. In addition to a competitive rate of pay and work within a modern and comfortable environment, you’ll receive a generous 35 days annual leave, paid overtime, private healthcare cash plan for you and your dependents, and lunchtime finish on Fridays.
Facilities at our include a subsidized canteen/ staff kitchen, where complimentary fresh fruit ?tea, coffee and filtered water are provided each day. Other benefits include employee assistance program, Royal London pension, paid refer a friend scheme, and employee social club.
Requirements
Essential
Significant experience in a business analytics or project management role within an IT department.
Experience of Gathering business requirements, system selection, and implementing application/business systems
Proven experience working with external customers and internal stakeholders to establish and document business requirements.
A willingness to take a hands-on approach
Desirable
BSc in Information Technology, Business Studies or related subject.
Systems integration/ ERP/ business systems experience.
Lean/ Project Management Prince2/PMP qualification.
Experience of planning, gaining buy-in, rolling out new software, or managing system and process change.
Experience of customer facing role
Knowledge of the apparel/manufacturing industry.
About The Cooneen Group
Cooneen Group is one of the largest and most diversified garment manufacturers in Europe. We are a successful, stable group of companies operating in a range of clothing markets globally. Our group is comprised of over 250 employees employed across 4 individual companies bringing innovative design, excellent customer service, and strong, stable supply chains in order to meet and exceed customers expectations. Each business unit focuses on delivering outstanding garment solutions for clients with very specific garment requirements.
The Cooneen Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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