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HR Project Manager – Merger

Rare opportunity for a HR Project Manager / HR Consultant to make a positive impact on one of the leading organisations in the Shannon region. We are looking to speak with experienced HR Project Managers who will work as part of a Project Team on one of the organisation's key strategic priorities for 2024/2025. This project involves creating a standardised operating model and way of work, maximising efficiencies, and providing more flexibility across both sites in a sustainable and profitable manner. 12-month contract. 3-4 days per week. Ideally, this person would be based onsite in Shannon for a couple of days per week (but flexible). Experience in project management or large Line-of-Business (LoB) implementation rollouts is required. This role reports to the Chief People Officer.


Overview of responsibilities (full job spec available on request):

  • To scope, plan, manage and implement The Merge Project across two sites. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing the delivery of the project from the original definition through to implementation and including the handover to become business as usual.
  • To ensure that all project requirements and workstream solutions comply with the organisation’s governance processes and policies. 
  • To ensure a plan is created and updated to deliver the project within the agreed criteria. This includes deliverables, costs, workstream progress and implementation. 
  • To utilise strong analytical and collaboration skills to coordinate, facilitate, and implement processes relating to accurate project updates and progress reporting 
  • To establish and maintain relationships and communications with key stakeholders to ensure that the project output is achieved to a high standard. 
  • In collaboration with the HR Transition Lead responsible for the considerable change management and communication of the changes with all key stakeholders.
  • To ensure adequate project controls are implemented and applied and that items for escalation are raised in a timely manner.
  • To lead the project team and coordinate business involvement as required. 
  • To provide progress reports on all projects.

What the ideal candidate looks like:

  • Experience in project management or large Line-of-Business (LoB) implementation rollouts is required.
  • Leadership, motivational, negotiating and influencing skills in a matrix environment. 

What you will get in return:

  • Health insurance
  • Pension contribution
  • Hybrid working options/flexitime
  • Subsidised canteen/onsite gym
  • EAP Programme

For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Michael O’Brien.

021-4809118

michael.obrien@collinsmcnicholas.ie