Description: Project Manager ( Financial Services) - This role will suit a PM with 2-3 years PM experience who came from a strong Business Analysis arena. The salary guide is €65-73k per annum plus Pension, Bonus, Healthcare, Flexi-time and others etc.
Desirable:
• Strong/developed level of Business Analyst experience within Financial Services would be an advantage
• Experience in a Business Analysis background would be an advantage
• Awareness of the broader commercial and business issues facing financial services sector is desirable
Overview:

To add value to the organisation through effective project management by supporting project feasibility and delivery processes, i.e. analysis, planning, managing and delivering major projects (that deliver product, process, system and organisational change in support of the business plan) to agreed budgets and timeframes.

Job Description:


Project Manager


Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Business Sponsor during Project Feasibility to ensure that clear and unambiguous business objectives are identified, potential solutions explored and evaluated, appropriate investment appraisal is carried out and that benefits to be realised from the Project are explicit in the Detailed Business Case

• Provide effective project management through customer/stakeholder management, requirements management, planning, estimating, budgeting, monitoring, status reporting, issue, risk and change management, management of inter project dependencies and quality standards for all deliverables

• Supports the Change Manager by carrying out effective project and programme management, using knowledge of my clients strategic priorities and using a range of appropriate project management and business analysis tools and techniques

• Mentors and supports other Change and Project team members

• Manage and action a range of projects/assignments at any one time ensuring that all receive adequate attention and input

• Identify key issues in an often complex and unstructured situation, and quickly establish the most effective and timely solutions

• Ensure project deliverables support the benefits to be realized as identified in the approved detailed business case

• Build trust and credibility with a wide range of Directors, Senior Managers and teams in order to drive projects to conclusion

• Identify and manage internal and external dependencies which may impact the project

Role holders are expected to:

• Work on medium and large scale projects.

• Projects/programmes will often be complex and high profile with medium to high risk

• Work with stakeholders up to director level.

• Ensure business objectives and benefits realised support the overall business plan

• Motivate, coach and support project teams which can be cross-divisional and functional

Qualifications / Experience:

Essential:

• At least 3 years Project Management experience delivering business change through both business and IT projects is essential.

• Project Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2) is desirable

• Flexible and able to travel to International locations.

• Proven ability to establish strong working relationships with internal staff and stakeholders up to and including senior management. Role holders must also have a proven ability to work with senior stakeholders up to director level.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Knowledge and experience in applying proven structured project management methodologies, standards and tools

• Experience of the end to end software development lifecycle and project management disciplines

• Proven ability to work to deadlines and under pressure (up to director level for more senior role holders).

• Role holders must be able to demonstrate a strong track record in delivering large scale/complex change projects

• Excellent communication, influencing, planning and organisation skills coupled with an ability to work on own initiative








Skill Set:

Project Management Qualification (e.g. PRINCE 2) is desirable.

For further information please send an updated CV to peter@eolas.ie or call 01 2866666

Description: Test Analyst with Life & Pensions Industry experience.
The Role
My Client is looking for an individual with test analysis experience and an understanding of the life and pensions industry.

Key Accountabilities
Role Definition: The responsibilities of the successful candidate will include but not necessarily be limited to the following:
Designing and writing test scripts
QA/test releases to ensure stability & integrity of the production system
New products testing & implementation
Responsibility for testing change controls, system enhancements & error fixes
Analysis and reporting of errors and issues raised as part of testing
Work closely with business analysts to ensure alignment between testing and business requirements
Provides test analysis expertise to assigned projects
Responsible for signs off test stream and supporting the release to production;
Provide advice & guidance to the business in use of the production system.

Skills and Experience
Technical Competencies:

Expert in all aspects of testing, planning, execution, interpreting results and documenting findings
Ability to liaise with technical and business analysts when analysing errors
Ability to undertake impact analysis of identified errors
Ability to co-ordinate error resolution;
2/3 years of test-related experience
Relevant IT/Computing qualification, preferrably with ISEB Testing Foundation /
Knowledge of Testing tools and best practice
Non-Technical Competencies:

Ability to work as part of a team to meet tight deadlines
Flexible approach and attitude to work and to learning new skills
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
Knowledge of Life & Pensions business practices and products together with a strong awareness of current Insurance market practice

Description: Overview:
A great financial software client in Dublin City Centre is looking to hire an experienced Project Manager with strong Implementation skills

Job Description:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation of a suite of financial software products into our client base (so strong client facing skills is important for this role)

The person will be responsible for all aspects of the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities:
• Lead the planning and implementation of project.
• Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables.
• Define project tasks and resource requirements.
• Develop full scale project plans.
• Manage project budget.
• Manage project resource allocation.
• Plan and schedule project timelines.
• Track project deliverables using appropriate tools.
• Provide direction and support to project team.
• Constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders.
• Present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions.
• Project evaluations and assessment of results.

Experience
• Four years experience as an implementation project manager.
• Prince II qualification or equivalent.
• Proven client engagement experience is essential for this role
For further information and to apply please email an updated CV to lorraine@eolas.ie or call me on 01 286 66 66

Description: Test Analyst required for Permanent role based with a top Financial Services Company in Co Meath.

If you have 2-3 years experience as a Test/ Business Analyst apply now for full details on this excellent opportunity.

Business Analyst related competencies:
Analysis and Testing
• Prepares requirements, specifications, business processes and recommendations.
• Document and analyse required information and data.
• Defines test conditions.
• Develops accurate and complete test plans and conducts testing according to plan.
• Conducts testing according to plan.

Project Execution
• Takes input from supervisor and appropriately and accurately applies comments/feedback.
• Prioritises multiple tasks effectively.

Teamwork
• Proactively initiates, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with team members.
• Recognises the strengths and weaknesses of each team member.
• Demonstrates the ability to cooperate with a variety of people and achieve results.

System Support related competencies:
• Manage inbound support queries, via the IS service desk, telephone and email.
• Resolve technical issues, proactively and as they arise.
• Commitment to rapidly resolve incidents using a logical and structured approach to problem solving.
• Contribute to an environment that encourages information sharing, cross-training and an absolute focus on resolving customer issues quickly and effectively.
• Acquire and maintain current knowledge of relevant products, service offerings and support policies.
• Prioritise workload and customer cases.
• Ability to operate within a wider team where there may be ambiguity and conflicting priorities.
• Excellent customer focus, both internally and externally.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Document Procedures and Process flows within the IS Department.

Required Skills/Qualifications:
• 2-4 year college degree preferred; Degree in IT/MIS is a plus
• 2-3 years’ experience in IT Support/ Business Analyst Role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, MS Visio
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• ITIL Training an advantage

This is a permanent role offering great career prospects , attractive salary and benefits package.
Skills: Requirements Gathering, Financial Services, Test Analyst

For further information please send an updated CV to Nollaig@eolas.ie or call 01 286 6666

Description: Head of IS- Permanent Role
This is a fantastic Permanent opportunity for Head of IS with a Global Financial Services Organisation based outside of Dublin in Co Meath.
See details below and apply now for immediate consideration.
Responsible for all aspects of the Company’s information technology.
Responsible for the design and execution of the Company’s IT strategy to support the Company’s mission & goals. Determine & deliver, in conjunction with the business the IT requirements for each business unit and feed into corporate strategy and the operational planning process.,br>
Full support and provision of guidance for all projects with IS impact – both within IS department and across wider business units.
Responsible for all business & system analysis activities, to include system testing, user acceptance testing and production support on all business critical systems.
Full responsibility for setup and management of all external IS relationships - to include support provided by other Group companies, and all relevant 3rd party providers.
Overall responsibility for delivery of all relevant corporate governance activities – in particular, adaption and implementation of all relevant Group policies to support Solvency II and other Group Risk activities.

Required Qualification & Experience:
This is a senior level role and requires a highly experienced individual with at least 15 years’ experience within IS – a significant element of which must be at a managerial/senior level.
This role requires a combination of detailed business knowledge together with an understanding of the technologies required to run a modern fast growing Financial Services business.
Relevant degree coupled with relevant qualifications in project management, business analysis, system testing and IT service management. Background in COBIT, or similar IT management & governance framework. An ITIL qualification would be desirable.,br>

My Client is offering a Very Attractive Salary coupled with 100% VHI cover for employees and eligible dependents; contributory pension scheme; discretionary bonus based on company performance
Skills: Project Management, Business analysis, Prince2, PMP
Titles: IT Manager, Project Manager Life Assurance, Financial Services

Please forward an updated CV to Nollaig@eolas.ie for immediate consideration