Project Manager

Project Manager (Grade VII)

Contract: Specified Purpose Contract

We are currently recruiting for a Grade VII Project Manager to support the delivery of key initiatives within a neurology programme based in the public sector. This specified purpose contract offers the opportunity to work on key national healthcare projects through a hybrid model, based in Dublin.

Reporting directly to the Clinical Lead, the successful candidate will play a central role in the planning, coordination, and execution of service improvement initiatives across the neurology care pathway.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with stakeholders and subject matter experts to identify opportunities for innovation and improved service delivery.
• Work in partnership with Clinical Leads, advisory groups, and programme teams to define and prioritise improvement initiatives.
• Lead the development of programme plans, outlining key workstreams, timelines, deliverables, and resource requirements.
• Manage the day-to-day implementation of programme activities, including workflows and work packages, to ensure outputs are delivered on time and within budget.
• Manage their own workload independently, taking ownership of assigned projects and driving them forward with minimal supervision.
• Support the collection, evaluation, and communication of clinical and service evidence, drawing from both local and international best practice to inform service design.
• Prepare high-quality, evidence-informed business cases, professional documents, reports, and presentations aligned with programme objectives and national planning processes.
• Assist with the financial management of projects, including tracking receipts, preparing cost reports, and maintaining oversight of project budgets.
• Act as a champion for quality improvement at a national level, supporting integrated care across the patient pathway.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience managing complex projects, ideally within the healthcare or public sector.
• A third-level qualification in project management is highly desirable.
• Significant experience in creating professional documents and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience dealing with senior management and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience preparing business cases or contributing to service improvement initiatives is highly desirable.
• Knowledge or experience in neurology or a related clinical area is a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with the Irish health system or similar healthcare settings is beneficial.