ICT Project Manager ( Part Time )

Job Title: ICT Project Manager

Location: Cork, Ireland (Hybrid working Model, approximately 5 on-site days per 3-month period.

Start Date: 2^nd November 2026


Contract Duration:
Part time (0.4 FTE) 3-month contract, Total Days: 30, further extensions

Client Overview

The Client is Ireland’s national statistical institute. It is an independent Office within the Civil Service under the aegis of the Taoiseach and is responsible for the production, coordination and qualitative oversight of Official Statistics for Ireland. With a current staffing complement of over 1,300 staff. The client also has a large field force (comprised of both permanent and temporary staff) deployed throughout the country to conduct the continuous household surveys and passenger inquiries at airports and seaports.

The client’s work programme has evolved and expanded significantly in recent years, resulting in increased demands on organisational capacity, project delivery capability and workforce resources. To support the effective management and delivery of this growing and increasingly complex portfolio of work, the organisation wishes to engage the services of an ICT Project Manager. 

One large division within the organisation (Census) has an established project management structure that has been successfully implemented and is operating effectively. The organisation intends to leverage this existing structure, experience and proven practices as the foundation for organisation wide project delivery as applicable, with appropriate modifications based on business need.

Role Overview

The client is seeking an experienced ICT Project Manager on a part-time basis over three months to help transition a specific project “Digital Data Collection for Enterprise” (DDCE) from initiation and planning phase into implementation phase. The initial engagement is expected to be on a part-time basis over 3 months (with potential for 1 extension periods of up to 3-months).

The objective is over 3 months to align stakeholders on objectives, agree mobilisation plan, agree programme roadmap and workstreams, scope project budget (and align on funding mechanism if required), recommend on project governance (in line with Census PMO best practices) and determine resource planning for next phase. Extensions beyond that would focus on delivery of the programme to agreed key milestones and supporting development of PMO. 

The Client envisages that these part-time resources will have the following maximum time allocation for the duration of this 3-month contract.

The initial engagement is expected to focus on Digital Data Collection for Enterprise Statistics programme. The Digital Data Collection for Enterprise Statistics (DDCE) programme seeks to create a world-class, seamless, end-to-end approach to the collection, processing and delivery of enterprise-based multi-source data within the client This system should be underpinned by a metadata management system, whereby the source of data is less important than its characteristics/use and a single view of data is maintained throughout the process. The programme will incorporate all processes from sample frame to clean file with a particular focus on enhancing the respondent experience, managing response burden, improving data quality and efficiency by using common tools and methodologies.

Desired outputs in the first three months are: 

·         Objectives: agreed objectives and deliverables across the DDCE stakeholder group, with a documented mobilisation plan and decision log

·         Programme roadmap and workstreams: a phased roadmap from initiation through to implementation, with workstreams scoped and sequenced, and clear interdependencies mapped and flagged early

·         Budget and funding scoping: a costed view of the project budget with funding mechanism options and clearly defined budget oversight

·         Governance recommendation: a governance model built on Census PMO best practice, but shaped specifically for DDCE's structure,

·         Resource plan for the next phase: a realistic resourcing model plan for delivery 

·         Risk Management Plan: detailing how risks will be assessed, controlled, monitored and mitigated for

The deliverables for this engagement are Programme Roadmap, Governance Model, Funding View, Resource Plan, Risk Management Plan.

Additional days may also be used, as required, to support the rollout of best practice project management methodologies from Census across the wider organisation, and to contribute to the development of portfolio management practices for the organisation where required

Mandatory Requirements (Pass / Fail): Candidates MUST meet ALL of the following:

Experience

·         It is a mandatory requirement, that the Resource proposed has the equivalent of >4 years’ experience.

Qualifications

·         It is a mandatory requirement, that the Resource proposed hold the following qualifications or equivalents:

o    Project Management qualification.

Availability

·         Must be available to start from 30th October 2026.

English Language Proficiency (MANDATORY):

·         Native English speaker OR

·         CEFR C2 Proficiency/Mastery (or equivalent)

·         If there is no certificate, fluency will be assessed at presentation stage

Engagement:

·         Part-time commitment: 0.6 FTE (roughly 60% of a full-time role)

·         Contract duration: 3 months

·         Total workdays: 30 days across the contract

·         On-site requirement: 5 of those 30 days must be worked on-site during the 3-month period

·         Remaining days: 25 days can presumably be worked remotely, subject to the contract terms.

Requirements

Key deliverables: The following non-exhaustive list of Key Deliverables are applicable to this RoleThis role is expected support the Programme manager in the delivery of the key objectives.  Responsibility’s may also include managing a number of workstreams.

Stream Planning and Execution 

·         Develop and maintain detailed project plans for each assigned stream. 

·         Manage and refine scope, deliverables, milestones, and timelines in alignment with the overall programme roadmap. 

·         Ensure plans are realistic, resourced, and baselined. 

Reporting and Communication 

·         Provide regular updates on progress, risks, and issues. 

·         Contribute to stream-level and programme-level reporting, including dashboards and governance packs. 

·         Ensure consistent use of reporting templates and tools. 

Risk, Issue, and Change Management 

·         Maintain RAID logs for their streams and ensure they are updated and integrated into the central programme RAID. 

·         Proactively manage risks and issues, ensuring mitigation plans are in place. 

·         Support change control processes and impact assessments.

Stakeholder Engagement 

·         Engage with internal and external stakeholders relevant to their streams. 

·         Ensure stakeholder expectations are managed, and communication is clear and timely. 

·         Support the development and execution of stakeholder engagement plans. 

Quality Assurance and Compliance 

·         Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and comply with governance requirements. 

·         Support audits, reviews, and assurance activities as required. 

Knowledge Transfer and Capability Building 

·         Work alongside internal CLIENT  staff to build project management capability. 

·         Document lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement

Key Experience/Competencies/Skillsets:

The following Experience/Competencies/Skillsets are applicable to this Role.

·         Proven experience in delivering similar projects