About Direct Medics
Last year, we were proud to celebrate our 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across both the public and private sectors in the UK and Ireland. Our long-standing reputation speaks to the trust and reliability we've built within the healthcare sector.
The Role
Job Title: IT Project Manager
Location:
Direct Medics Head Office - Belfast
Job Type:
Full-Time Perm
Reports to:
IT Director
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven IT Project Manager to lead and manage complex, high-impact projects, ensuring the successful delivery of digital transformation and business process re-engineering initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record in managing multi-stakeholder, cross-functional teams and delivering projects that involve the implementation of enterprise systems and tools.
As an IT Project Manager, you will own the end-to-end lifecycle of projects, from initiation through to go-live, adoption, and benefits realization. Your expertise in structured project methodologies and experience in systems integration, data migration, and process optimization will be key to driving successful outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage IT projects, including digital transformation programmes and business process re-engineering initiatives, ensuring timely, on-budget, and quality delivery.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to gather requirements, manage project scope, and align objectives with business goals.
* Implement and integrate systems such as Microsoft Dynamics / Business Central, CRM platforms, and data & reporting tools (e.g., Microsoft Power BI).
* Oversee systems integration, data migration, and governance, ensuring high-quality execution and compliance with best practices.
* Identify opportunities for automation and workflow optimization to improve operational efficiency.
* Apply structured project management methodologies (Agile, Hybrid, or PRINCE2) to ensure successful project delivery.
* Manage the full project lifecycle: from initiation to go-live, and through adoption to benefits realization.
* Monitor and manage project risks, dependencies, and finances, providing regular updates to senior leadership.
* Develop and execute benefits realization modelling, ensuring projects deliver measurable value to the business.
* Manage relationships with senior stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and alignment on project goals and progress.
Key Requirements
* Experience:
* 5+ years of proven experience in IT project management, particularly in digital transformation and business process re-engineering.
* Experience delivering cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and departments.
* Hands-on experience with systems implementation, including Microsoft Dynamics / Business Central, CRM platforms, and business intelligence tools (e.g., Microsoft Power BI).
* Technical Skills:
* Strong understanding of systems integration, data migration, and governance.
* Knowledge of automation, workflow optimization, and business process improvement techniques.
* Methodology Expertise:
* Experience working with structured project management methodologies such as Agile, Hybrid, or PRINCE2.
* Delivery & Stakeholder Management:
* Proven ability to manage end-to-end project lifecycles and deliver projects to a successful conclusion.
* Strong risk, dependency, and financial tracking skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work with senior leadership and manage stakeholder expectations effectively.
Desirable Skills
* Benefits realization modelling and tracking.
* Previous experience in managing high-visibility IT transformation projects.
What We Offer
* 32 days Annual leave (including 10 days bank holidays)
* Length of service increase (3, 5, 7 years resulting in an additional 6 days Annual Leave)
* Company Sick Pay
* Generous Maternity Pay
* Death in Service Benefit
* Aegon Pension
* On-site parking
* Training and development programs
* Reduced corporate rate gym membership
* Employee Assistance Programs
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