Project Manager

MCS Group is thrilled to be partnering exclusively with a new entrant to the NI market in their search for a Project Manager. This is the perfect opportunity for a hands-on, ambitious Project Manager seeking a truly unique and varied challenge in a fast-growing organisation. The company operate in a truly interesting space - touching on IOT, Connected Devices and Data and Analytics and boast some of the world's largest organisations as trusted customers. Joining a programme management function of close to 10, you'll work on high-level projects and programmes spanning product development and software development - all while playing a key role in process improvement and business change in this scaling organisation.

Please note, this is a hybrid role (1-2 days a week in office) based in Greater Belfast area - with free parking!

The Role

• The Project Manager translate business goals into actionable program plans, defining clear scope, outcomes, timelines, and resource requirements. You'll work closely with senior leaders (including having direct access to the business's CEO) to align program direction with wider company priorities.
• The Program Manager will take ownership of complex, high-impact initiatives from inception to completion. You'll oversee governance, proactively manage risks, and remove roadblocks to keep programs on track.
• You'll be client facing, building strong relationships externally and internally with senior stakeholders across functions, including product, engineering, software, operations, and commercial teams.
• Act as the central point of contact for program progress and health, using dashboards and executive reviews to maintain visibility and accountability.
• You'll play a key role in change and process improvement across the organisation; promoting the adoption of new tools, processes, and ways of working. You'll work with the Director to identify opportunities for improvement during and after delivery to ensure long-term success.

The Person

• You'll have exposure to managing programs or projects in tech-driven or multi-disciplinary business settings.
• Experience of working as a project or programme manager within a start-up or scaling organisation will be highly advantageous (you'll understand the complexities of a growing company and thrive on dealing with ambiguity and the challenges of changing priorities)
• Proven experience delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives; on schedule and within budget.
• An understanding of delivery methodologies including Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches.
• Confident using project and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms.
• Proven ability to lead full lifecycle, customer-facing programs-managing delivery, stakeholder engagement, and alignment throughout.
• Exposure to delivering projects spanning software, cloud and hardware or firmware would be highly advantageous.
• Solid financial acumen with experience managing program budgets, forecasts, and overall spend.

Salary

Up to £55,000 with package which includes private healthcare, enhanced pension contribution, income protection.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Chris Busby, Associate Director - IT Recruitment UK & Ireland, at MCS Group

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