Project Manager

Who we are

At Origina, we are on a mission to change the software world.

We are the leading global independent software maintenance vendor for IBM, HCL, and VMware that Gartner™ consistently recognises as a forward-thinking alternative to traditional software mega vendors.

At Origina, our values of Trust, Fairness, Relationships, and Opportunities are the pillars of our competitive strength and the foundation of our culture. These principles reflect our beliefs about what is most important and guide us on our exciting and unwavering high-growth journey.

We believe in freedom of choice in the world of software and are a leader in the Right to Repair movement, both in the U.S and in Europe. As strategic partners, we help our customers protect the security and stability of their software, extend its longevity and lifecycle, and enhance its performance and functionality.

At Origina, we are proud of our unique and engaging culture. For two years running, we have been certified and recognised as a Great Place to Work™ for both our home office in Dublin and in our American headquarters in Plano, Texas. We have also been named as one of Ireland's best small workplaces and best workplaces in tech.

Visit origina.com to learn more.

The Role

This role will be responsible for supporting and delivering project management practices, management of a programme of projects and ensuring good quality management and delivery of internal changes in Origina.  This is an opportunity to really put your mark on a small but growing international company that is moving through a phase where more formal project management practice is important but where agility is still key.

Understanding the culture and practices of a smaller organisation will be vital.  Management of project processes and tooling and the ability to communicate to all levels of the organisation with appropriate methods and language will be critical. Co-ordination and liaising with key stakeholders across business project teams, will also be a critical part of the role. The role will involve project management through all phases from initiation to testing and delivery and will bring exposure to a wide range of IT systems and business processes. Managing partners and providers will also be important.

This role is crucial for ensuring that our company’s changes ate implemented effectively and sustainably, aligning with our strategic goals and providing maximum value.

In this role you will need to balance process and agility in a way that allows both control and pace of change.

What You'll Do

• Schedule and governance of projects with selection and/or application of appropriate methodologies, processes, and tools; refining and enhancing the project schedule, resources, estimates, costs and execution against an agreed milestones and cost baseline.

• Ensure that effective internal delivery governance and standard reporting processes are adhered to.
• Understand and review requirements and standards in reference to scheduled projects.
• Assign and maintain an oversight of the daily tasks while ensuring all team members are actively working toward established milestones.
• Facilitate communication and negotiation within the team.
• Maintain the project schedule and report project status.
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
• Drive and manage risk assessment and risk management.
• Determine and define clear deliverables, roles and responsibilities for team members required for specific projects or initiatives.

About you

• 3+ years’ experience in a Project Management role
• Professional, accredited project management certification preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of Project Management processes and strategies, supported by a strong track record of delivery.
• Excellent interpersonal skills required particularly the ability to gain alignment and cooperation with colleagues to execute a desired plan.
• Experience working in a highly collaborative environment and promoting a teamwork mentality.
• Calm and level-headed with the ability to predict challenges and proactively resolve obstacles before they arise.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently. Will be expected to lead projects and work on own initiative.
• Strong communication, organisational and project implementation skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Understanding of challenges and opportunities presented by working with a smaller business vs working in a large corporate environment.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation that rewards achievement
• Hybrid, flexible working model
• Family Health, Dental & Vision Insurance from day 1
• Life insurance & Income Protection
• 23 days Annual Leave plus 2 company days with additional days earned based on your tenure
• Generous Maternity & Paternity leave policies
• 6% Pension match
• €200 annual wellness benefits
• €1,000 professional development benefit
• Flexibility of working remotely from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year
• A dedicated Volunteer Day to give back to your community and support meaningful causes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• An inclusive environment with regular events organised by Engagement, and Diversity Committees

Don't worry if you don't meet ALL the requirements, if you feel you would be a great fit for this role, we would love to hear from you! At Origina, the most important ingredient for us is our culture fit and recognising those that want to live our high-performance values of Fairness, Trust, Relationships, and Opportunities.

Origina is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud of our ongoing efforts to foster inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Origina are considered without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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