What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Manager position at DEPT®?
Senior Project Manager
Dublin
We are DEPT®, one of the world’s biggest digital agencies, we create, build and deliver digital services for some of the most recognised brands both here in Ireland and globally.
JOB PURPOSE
DEPT® is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Dublin team to help successfully transform our clients’ dream designs into well-functioning platforms.
As a Project Manager, you will work on a variety of large digital projects for high profile B2B and B2C brands, these applications are usually highly visible and will likely play key roles in digital infrastructures or campaigns. In general the work you would be doing is based around large scale web application development, usually centred around transformation / change management programs.
Our Project Management team sits right in the middle between tech teams and our clients, we need a calm persona who understands a client’s frustrations while managing their expectations.
You will work in a vibrant environment with many experienced team members, you’ll have support and guidance to help you grow whether that be from a mentor / buddy or training course. We love motivated people who strive to be good at what they do.
We have a very flexible working environment, realistically you can be based anywhere in Ireland to do this role.
YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
- Delivery of key Digital Projects
- Scoping project requirements and preparing budgets
- Development of support documentation including risk logs and requirement specifications
- Management of stakeholders and their expectations during the project life cycle
- Maximising client satisfaction with the project outcomes
- Working in a collaborative environment within the business and with client stakeholders
- Establishing and using “best web practices” to ensure the delivery of high quality projects
- Highlighting potential project risks and acting proactively to resolve issues
- Being an active member of the project team, supporting colleagues and peers to help achieve overall digital goals
ABOUT YOU
- Minimum 4 years proven work experience as a Project Manager building things like corporate websites, apps, online account management and other online systems. Additional previous project management and/or other digital experience is a plus.
- Highly organised and motivated project manager with an aptitude for understanding and solving problems
- A positive outlook and strong interpersonal relationship building skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-discipline teams
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects under challenging and pressurised scenarios
- A hands-on project manager who can effectively suggest, drive and challenge new ideas
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability with a strong ‘customer oriented’ ethos
- Vendor management experience would be a plus
- Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills
- Understanding and experience of agile methodologies
WE OFFER
- A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
- Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
- The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.
- Annual trip to DEPT® Festival in the Netherlands: a chance to meet other people in DEPT®, see great talks from industry leaders, and have an all expenses paid weekend of fun!
- Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.
WHO ARE WE?
We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.
Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 30 countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems, no matter where you are in the world.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.
Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.
We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.
Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.
