Project Manager

About us 

From day one, you’ll notice there is something special about working at Davy. Our success is built on nearly 100 years of forging strong relationships with our clients and developing the careers of Ireland’s future business leaders.  

Established in 1926, the Davy Group sits at the heart of wealth and capital in Ireland, providing a broad range of services to high-net-worth individuals, self-directed investors, small-to-medium enterprises, credit unions, corporations, and domestic & international institutional investors. 

Our culture is shaped around three values, which are at the heart of everything we do: client success, one Davy, and building a proud legacy. Sharing the same goals, we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. As part of a team of over 900, you will be encouraged to learn and to grow, both professionally and personally. 

About the role

An exciting opportunity has opened up in our PMO for an experienced Project Manager. The enterprise PMO has a portfolio of regulatory and strategic programmes and projects. This is an exciting role in a growing team of project management professionals. In the role, the successful candidate will:

• Plan and track multiple projects, including defining required resource and budget for delivery, and communication of progress through regular reporting.
• Establish strong project governance and accelerate progress in delivering on strategic objectives.
• Identify and manage risks and issues to prevent or reduce impact on delivery within projects or through cross project / programme risks.

• Engage with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.
• Motivate, coach, and develop high performing teams.
• Deliver of projects to time / cost / scope / highest quality in line with project management methodology.
• Steer cross-functional teams, champion collaborative ways of working to meet deadlines.
• Manage the vision, think strategically, plan and organise, execute with velocity.

Requirements

About you

We are looking for somebody who has the following background and skills:

• Excellent project management skills, with proven ability to clearly define goals and priorities, establish milestones and deliver benefits
• Previous experience managing IT and Data projects would be highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Outcome driven with a focus on benefits realisation.
• Proven ability to lead and embed change.
• Experienced and comfortable working across multiple projects within a programme management office.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and take ownership of problems, exercise sound judgment and determine appropriate course of action, providing innovative solutions.
• Foster an inclusive culture and collaborative environment in project teams.
• Understanding of effective change management techniques and ability to lead change in organisations.
• Demonstrated coaching and influencing skills with an ability to motivate and bring people with you on the journey.
• Regulatory experience and proven knowledge of the financial services industry would be an advantage.
• Strong organisational skills including the ability to multitask, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in finance, business or related discipline
• Minimum of five years of project management experience in a position requiring planning and coordination of multiple priorities and projects.
• Minimum of 5 years project management experience

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more professional certifications or equivalent experience (preferably PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, etc.)

What we offer 

We offer a range of benefits and experiences to support your professional and personal growth, whatever your career stage. Our benefits are not just a number. Yes, we offer competitive salary, annual performance-related discretionary bonus, annual flexible benefits, employer pension contribution, and multiple insurance coverage. But more than that, we focus on developing our people to be their best, professionally and personally.  

Training support provided by award-winning Learning & Development Team, extensive sports & social programmes (including free on-site gym & fitness studio), flexible working options, employee assistance programme, enhanced leave options, and social & community care initiatives are just some of the ways our people can empower themselves to be their best. 

Important Information 

Davy is an equal o