IT Project Manager

There has never been a more exciting time to join the world of mobility!  The automotive industry will change fundamentally by 2030: electric drive and fully-networked transportation with autonomous drive will determine how we move around in future. With the Group strategy “NEW AUTO – Mobility for Generations to Come”, the Volkswagen Group is a significant driver of this transformation. 
Volkswagen Group Ireland (VGIE) is wholly owned by Volkswagen AG, the largest automotive company in the world with many of the most iconic automotive brands. In Ireland, we are the national sales company of six brands - Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, SEAT, CUPRA and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. Our combined share of the Irish automotive market is 25%. 

IT Project Manager

Volkswagen Group Ireland (VGIE) is wholly owned by Volkswagen AG, the largest automotive company in the world with many of the most iconic automotive brands. In Ireland, we are the national sales company of six brands - Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, SEAT, CUPRA and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. We are currently recruiting for an experienced IT Project Manager to join our IT department.

The IT Project Manager will be working together with key stakeholders to define project priorities and key milestones while effectively project managing to ensure effective task oversight and timely execution of the project delivery.

VGIE is embarking on an exciting IT transformation journey, and you will play a vital role in getting us there.

The successful candidate will be responsible for several key tasks including but not limited to the following:

• Lead and manage Salesforce implementation projects from inception to completion, ensuring all project goals and objectives are met.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets and other key project management documentation.
• Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Business, Suppliers, Business Analysts, Solution Architects and other key stakeholders, to ensure successful project delivery.
• Identify and mitigate and escalate project risks and issues, ensuring timely resolution.
• Communicate project status, progress, and issues to stakeholders and senior management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Facilitate project meetings, including kick-off meetings, status updates, and post-project reviews, to ensure effective communication and alignment among team members.

The successful applicant will have:

• 5 years proven experience managing complex IT projects
• Experience in managing Salesforce projects essential
• Knowledge of Salesforce Service Cloud, Sales Cloud and Marketing Cloud beneficial
• Relevant 3rd level degree qualification and experience
• Understanding of the tools and skills required to decompose projects into achievable tasks and goals
• Experience working on a variety of project types such as Development, Infrastructure, Integration and Rollouts
• The ability to work on own initiative demonstrating “ownership” and a ‘can-do’ attitude is key.
• Excellent communication, written, verbal, interpersonal, influencing and presentation skills.
• Strong organisation skills with an ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong commercial awareness with a high level of strategic thinking
• Appropriate PM certifications such as PMP, Prince2
• Experience in Agile projects

Closing date for application is 5pm Friday 20th December

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