Project Manager – Project Management Office (PMO)

Job title: Project Manager – Project Management Office (PMO)

Company: RPS Group


Job description: Project Manager – Project Management Office (PMO)We are currently recruiting a number of Project Managers into our Project Management Office (PMO) to support and assist Project Managers across business sectors in the successful and efficient delivery of projects. The successful candidate will be accountable for the delivery of projects and programmes with a focus on the scope, quality, budget, schedule, and risk.Your Impact:Join RPS, a Tetra Tech company to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to grow your career while leaving a lasting legacy.What you will be doing:ResponsibilitiesThe responsibilities of the Project Manager will be:

• Day-to-day support and assistance to Project Managers in the management of diverse multi-disciplinary projects, teams, and stakeholders across a range of sectors.
• Liaison with internal stakeholders, Clients, third-party Consultants, Contractors, and other Stakeholders as appropriate.
• Co-ordination, attendance and contribution to meetings and preparation of records of these meetings.
• Contribution to the development of the overall approach to the PMO to meet the desired objectives and outcomes.
• Provision of specific assistance to Technical Project Manager to drive commercial performance and overall project delivery.
• Ensure implementation of best practice and corporate policies and practices in project delivery.
• Preparation and support in developing and maintenance of monthly reports for delivery to senior management.
• Critically reviews project documentation and tracking costs, programme, risk, resourcing etc to assess health of projects and identify issues early.
• Analysis of project data for trending, identifies lessons learned and disseminates findings as system improvements.
• Assisting in conducting in-house Project Management training as applicable.

Who we are looking forQualifications and ExperienceThe desired qualifications and experience for the Project Manager are:

• Relevant Level 8 3rd level qualification in civil engineering, project management or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7+ years’ experience in project management, project delivery and execution across projects of varying size and complexity.
• Experience of working in a consulting and engineering company essential.
• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary design teams over full project life cycle essential.
• Experience of working on Building Facility projects is a key requirement.
• Chartered Engineer or Chartered Project Professional preferred.
• Qualification in project management such as PMP, PRINCE II advantageous.

Core Competencies:

• Delivery focussed.
• Accountable.
• Problem solver.
• Self-motivated/Initiative.
• Works well as part of a team.

Position Specific Competencies:Project Management –

• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring, and inspecting budget, schedule, quality, and 3rd party performance.
• Attention to detail.
• Computer skills:
• MS Office Suite (user of Excel).
• Scheduling tools [user of MS Project/Primevera P6].
• MS Power Bi.

Strong communication skills:

• Written – excellent report writing.
• Verbal – excellent communications skills.
• Leadership people management.
• Technical proficiency in project management, execution, and delivery and / or portfolio management experience, along with the ability to adapt, innovate and meet changing demands.
• Demonstrate a successful track record and strong knowledge & experience in cost, programme, risk, and contract management across engineering projects.
• Strong technical experience in delivery of projects in engineering consultancies and/or related construction projects.
• Have a good knowledge & experience of Health & Safety legislation and regulations.
• Demonstrate proven knowledge and experience of working with/to accredited Integrated Management Systems & Standards including quality, environment, health-and-safety, data security, risk, BIM etc.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to set up ongoing procedures to collect and review information as needed.
• Strong knowledge of project and programme management methodologies and industry best practice.
• Proven track record in dealing with complex issues, proactively and in a timely fashion and ability to achieve results within the set timeframe.
• Strong and demonstrable management skills including project management, procurement, contract management, financial and change management.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team with excellent people management skills.
• Demonstrated management ability, proactive development, motivation, and engagement of the team.
• Self-disciplined and capacity to self-motivate.

What is in it for you?We’re proud to be an accredited training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes – to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we provide learning and development for everyone.We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Our network of people and knowledge will expand your horizons and give you access to a variety of interesting projects.Embracing diverse ideas, perspectives, and thinking styles is at the heart of what we do. We need a mix of experiences and techniques to develop the ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community of experts and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.Why choose RPS, a Tetra Tech company:In 2023 RPS joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organisation.We design, and manage projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. As part of Tetra Tech’s strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource-scarce world. By leveraging our global expertise, we enable our clients to develop winning solutions for their clients and communities.As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to provide market-leading development and project opportunities for our people, supporting their growth while addressing the challenges that matter. Our people drive our success, and this is where you come to build a career.We’re a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work-life balance that’s right for them. We also understand the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment. With agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we trust our people to find the right balance to meet client needs – this is a workplace that works for you.About Tetra Tech:Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With over 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.Note: As with all positions, due to the dynamic nature of RPS’s business, key responsibilities will evolve and change over time.#LI-MO2 #LI-HYBRID #LI-REMOTEOur commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Mindful that a truly inclusive organization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and without unnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion principles in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communities and clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the best available talent for the company’s future.Our approach to Diversity and inclusion
Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace:
‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’Recruitment Agencies
We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.

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Location: Ballincollig, Co Cork

Job date: Fri, 23 May 2025 04:50:01 GMT

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