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Role: Head of Planning and Operations

Type: Contract (Inside IR35)

Rate: GBP 450 per day

Nature: Remote (need to travel to client sites when required)

OverView of the role-

The candidate must have at least 10 years worth of leadership and management2-3 years in telecoms industry managing Infrastructure Engineers, Logistics stuffs and IT support engineers.Hands on with running a complete planning environment - contact centre / strategis planningKnowledge in Operation centres - NOCS centresThe role is more operational and tactical then strategic.Track performance of the project d- daily, in month performance and estimate whats happening in the next 6 months.Handled huge teams (indirect reporty of 100+)Keep track of the cost involved in running the process and able to minimize it to certain level.

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Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Project Manager to lead high-impact projects across the organisation. This role involves managing complex initiatives from planning through execution, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, and delivering value to stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:Lead end-to-end project management for strategic initiatives across departments.Define project scope, goals, deliverable, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.Develop detailed project plans, time lines, budgets, and resource allocations.Monitor project progress, manage risks, and resolve issues to ensure successful delivery.Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, ensuring accountability and performance.Prepare and present regular project updates and reports to senior leadership.Drive continuous improvement in project management practices and tools.Qualifications:Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Trello, Asana).Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification is highly desirable.

The Next Step for you:

Should this position be of interest to you, please forward your CV to Cian Parnell at GCS Recruitment Specialists on [email protected] or call on 1901 4401 .

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Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of security initiatives across the organization. The successful candidate will manage multiple cyber projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, compliance requirements, and security best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of cyber security projects, including scoping, planning, budgeting, scheduling, and reporting.

Coordinate with internal teams (IT, Security Operations, Infrastructure, Compliance) and external vendors to deliver projects on time and within scope.

Implement and oversee projects related to threat detection, vulnerability management, incident response, security tooling, and governance improvements.

Maintain and manage project documentation including plans, RAID logs, risk registers, and project status reports.

Ensure adherence to corporate project management methodologies (PRINCE2, Agile, or hybrid).

Manage stakeholder expectations and provide clear communication to technical and non-technical audiences.

Support the development and enforcement of security policies, standards, and procedures.

Track project performance, identify risks or dependencies, and implement corrective actions.

Contribute to continuous improvement across the Cyber PMO and project governance frameworks.

Requirements

Proven experience delivering cyber security or IT security projects within complex environments.

Strong understanding of information security principles, frameworks, and controls (e.g. ISO 27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials Plus).

Experience managing projects involving tools such as SIEM, XDR, vulnerability management, or cloud security platforms.

Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Jira, SharePoint, Teams, etc.).

Recognized project management certification (PRINCE2, PMP, or Agile) preferred.

Security certification such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent is advantageous.

Desirable Experience

Working with managed security service providers (MSSPs) or SOC environments.

Experience delivering cloud security initiatives (Azure, AWS, M365).

Knowledge of risk management and compliance processes in regulated industries.

The Next Step for you:

Should this position be of interest to you, please forward your CV to Cian Parnell at GCS Recruitment Specialists on [email protected] or call on 1901 4401 .

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My client, a global bank is looking for a Programme Manager to provide maternity cover on a contract basis up until 1st Oct 2026. This person will be managing all delivery for technology across multiple segments looking at use cases, capabilities etc.

Programme Manager - 5+ years of experience - Need to have managed and delivered multiple work streams within technology at any given time i.e. managing 5+ projects or programmes Stakeholder Management - Planning and managing expectations of business and able to drive projects and push things throughExperience with managing and understanding technology projects ideally within Data assets, data pipelines, engineering, data ingestion and capabilities etcBanking / Financial Services experience is essential

- 2 Step Interview

- Hybrid, 2-3 days in office a week

Please apply if you have the required experience.

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Location : Farnborough, UK ( 2 days Onsite, Hybrid)

Contract Duration : 12 month Extendable

Rate : GBP 500 - 600 p/d Inside IR35

JOB DESCRIPTION

What You'll Do

Successfully defines and delivers customer business value or emerging technology work according to the product lifecycle

* Lead the coordination of delivery from planning through to execution across multiple product areas
* Create roadmaps and schedules, and communicates on a regular cadence with key stakeholders
* Identify resource needs and budgets among several initiatives in your Product Area
* Manage dependencies and risk for the Product area
* Manage the communications across the teams and to ensure that information is flowing up and down at the appropriate time
* Monitor for impediments that arise
* Plan and oversee product initiatives from inception to implementation while ensuring necessary functionality and flexibility aligned with the company's long term objectives.

Key technology - web based technology, domain global payments network, discover experience is always the best

Nice to come from a developer background

They will be managing a development team
* Orchestrate workflows across teams and complex portfolios in a matrixed operating model.
* Partner with product and platform leads to develop the business case, scope the work, and ensure alignment on vision and strategy.
* Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.

How You'll Do It

Organizes and enables collaboration and partnership across cross-functional teams, with internal and external partners, executes on architecture & product driven initiatives.Drives or assists in communications on strategic initiatives to help drive consensus, achieve clarity and solve business problems. Provide oversight & process guidance for activities.Facilitate and drive decisions from key stakeholders around financials, scope, risks and dependencies.Partner with product leads and platform leads to develop the business case and ensure alignment on vision and strategy Provides leadership and guidance's to teams/business units where there is no clear organizational ownership yet defined or where products/technology is not yet institutionalized or adopted.Drives or assists research and/or brainstorming sessions; helps promote a culture of innovation within the department. Translates ideas and concepts into an executable projects

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Data Engineering Project Manager - Data Asset Maintenance & Support
📍 Fully Remote (Ireland-based only)
💼 12-Month Rolling Contract
💶 €350-€400 per day (DOE)

We're hiring a Data Engineering Project Manager to lead a dedicated squad supporting the maintenance and deprecation of legacy data assets for a global technology client.

This is a 12-month rolling day-rate contract with full remote flexibility (must be based in Ireland). You'll play a key role in ensuring business continuity, managing data-centric projects, and enabling the transition to a modern, AI-ready data platform.

🔧 What You'll DoManage the delivery of maintenance, support, and planned deprecation of legacy data assetsOversee the stability and reliability of data pipelines and warehouses, ensuring minimal disruption to business operationsCoordinate the maintenance and administration of BI platforms (primarily Looker), including bug resolution, performance tuning, and repointing BI assets to new data sourcesSupport legacy financial reporting, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of data for Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) calculationsOversee the maintenance of legacy customer analytics (Customer 360 data models)Manage the transition of data pipelines from legacy source systems (e.g., Drift to Qualified), including monitoring, validation, and decommissioningMaintain a transparent backlog, provide weekly status reports, and communicate progress, risks, and priorities to stakeholders✅ What We're Looking ForProven experience managing data-centric projects using Agile methodologiesMust have hands-on experience working with data engineering teams (not just analytics or BI teams)Strong understanding of data engineering workflows, including data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and data warehousingStrong stakeholder communication, backlog management, and risk reporting skillsFamiliarity with BI platforms (Looker experience highly desirable)Ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and deliver results in a remote environmentExperience with Fivetran, dbt, and cloud data environments (desirable)Previous involvement in data asset deprecation or migration projects (desirable)📄 Contract DetailsDuration: 12-month rolling contractRate: €350-€400 per day depending on experienceLocation: Remote (must be based in Ireland; Stamp 1G, Stamp 4, or EU passport required)📬 The Next Step for You

Should this position be of interest, please forward your CV to Oisín Geoghegan at GCS Tech Talent:
📧 [email protected]
📞 01 9014378

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Location : Farnborough, UK ( 2 days Onsite, Hybrid)

Contract Duration : 12 month Extendable

Rate : GBP 650 - 700 p/d Inside IR35

As an Agile Program Manager, you will leverage your deep understanding of agile principles, project management, engineering, and modern software product development process to shape how we work, learn, and innovate -- in addition to the modernization delivery responsibilities

Manage flow of work across multiple 6+ agile teams within the Google, Samsung, and Other eWallet Value Stream and take accountability to efficiently manage large and complex products launches aLeverage data and metrics to derive insights and continuously identify improvement opportunities. Drives these improvement opportunities to fruition Be the champion of Agile Software Product development processes within the Google, Samsung, and Other eWallet Value Stream and ensure agile processes are adhered to by teams during product development cyclesManaging plan dependencies that span the whole of the Global Payments Network, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Compliance, and any other organization contributing to executing the Google and Samsung modernization roadmap

Must Have

2+ Years Engineering5+ Years Project ManagementAgileCloud ArchitectureCloud ComputingFinancial TechnologyJIRAPMP CertifiedScaled Agile Framework (SAFe)

Nice To Have

2+ Years Cloud Migration2+ Years Direct People Management2+ Years Release Train Engineer5+ Years EngineeringArchitectAWSCloud Data MigrationeWalletsMicroservicesOpenShift Cloud Platform (OCP)Payments NetworksProgram Management Professional (PgMP)TableauTokenization

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Release Train Engineer - Agile Delivery (SAFe)

📍 Dublin (Hybrid - 1 day onsite per week)
💼 12-Month Rolling Contract that will extend for the long term
💶 €575-€600+ per day (DOE)

We're hiring a Release Train Engineer (RTE) to join a high-performing agile delivery team within a major Irish enterprise undergoing large-scale transformation.

This is a 12-month rolling day-rate contract with strong potential for long-term extension. You'll play a pivotal role in enabling Agile Release Train (ART) success, facilitating PI Planning, and driving delivery excellence across cross-functional teams.

What You'll Do

Lead and facilitate Program Increment (PI) Planning and other SAFe ceremonies across multiple teamsDrive Agile Release Train (ART) deliverability, ensuring alignment with business goalsCoach Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and teams to improve agile maturityManage risks, dependencies, and impediments across the trainCollaborate with stakeholders to ensure transparency, governance, and continuous improvementChampion SAFe Agile practices and foster a culture of collaboration and accountability

What We're Looking For

Proven experience as a Release Train Engineer or senior agile delivery leadFully SAFe qualified, ideally with SAFe SPC certificationStrong facilitation skills and experience running PI Planning eventsExcellent stakeholder engagement and communication skillsBackground in agile coaching, Scrum Mastering, or scaled agile deliveryExperience working in complex, multi-team environments

Contract Details

Duration: 12-month rolling contract (long-term outlook)Rate: €750-€600+ per day depending on experienceLocation: Dublin-based with hybrid working (1 day onsite per week)

The Next Step for You

Should this position be of interest to you, please forward your CV to Oisín Geoghegan at GCS Recruitment Specialists:
📧 [email protected]
📞 01 9014378

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Technical Project Manager - HR Systems Transformation

📍 Dublin (Hybrid)
💼 12-Month Rolling Contract
💶 €550-€600+/day DOE

I'm hiring a Technical Project Manager to lead a high-impact HR systems transformation programme for a major enterprise org in Dublin undergoing digital change.

This is a 12-month rolling day-rate contract with strong potential for long-term extension. You'll be responsible for driving the technical delivery of a new HR platform, ensuring smooth integration with existing systems and alignment with strategic goals.

What You'll DoLead the technical delivery of a new HRIS platform, from planning through execution and legacy system retirementAct as the key bridge between business and tech teams, ensuring strategic alignmentCollaborate with architecture, QA, and integration partners to manage the technical roadmapDrive governance, reporting, and risk management across the programmeResolve cross-team dependencies and ensure timely delivery of milestonesIdentify opportunities for process optimisation and improved data accuracyEnsure robust testing and deployment practices are followedSupport intake and prioritisation of new workstreams tied to the transformationWhat I'm Looking ForProven experience leading large-scale digital transformation projectsIdeally, experience delivering HRIS implementations or enterprise-level systems upgrades/implementations.Strong background in technical delivery within enterprise environmentsFamiliarity with HRIS platforms and system integration is a plusExcellent stakeholder management and communication skillsStrategic mindset with the ability to manage complex dependencies and risksRecognised project management certification preferredWhat's In It For YouJoin a major enterprise at a pivotal moment in its digital transformation journeyWork on a high-visibility programme with direct impact on employee experience and operational efficiencyCollaborate with experienced teams and top-tier integration partnersEnjoy a flexible hybrid working model based in DublinSecure a long-term contract with competitive day rates and strong extension potentialBe part of a supportive, delivery-focused environment where your expertise will be valuedContract Details

Duration: 12-month rolling contract (long-term outlook)
Rate: €550-€600+/day depending on experience
Location: Dublin-based with hybrid working

The Next Step for You

If this role sounds like a good fit, feel free to send your CV directly to me at GCS Recruitment Specialists:
📧 [email protected]
📞 01 9014378

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Client:

I'm currently partnered with a client who operates with a distinctive and proven business model focused on acquiring life insurance portfolios.

Here's some headliners about the opportunity:

Role:

IT Development Team LeadBelgium - hybrid modelPermanent contract - not Freelance

You'll need:

Hands-on experience of UL3, Isabel, DCLExperience working as a software engineer with Python.Technical leadership capabilities.Demonstrate strong knowledge of Agile/Scrum Framework methodology on Jira & Scrum master.Fluent French speaker.

If this sounds like something you would be interested in please apply or reach out directly to me.

[email protected]

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