Senior Technical Project Manager

Job Description

GemPool is a Dublin based IT Recruitment Agency and our client is the digital arm of a leading American casino and resort enterprise. Known for its luxurious properties, the company's business model centres on developing large-scale, high-end integrated resorts featuring hotels, casinos, retail, entertainment, iGaming and convention facilities

Are you ready to take charge of complex IT and engineering (iGaming) projects in a start-up-like environment?

We are looking for a passionate Senior Technical Project Manager to join our client's Operations division.

What You’ll Do:

• Strategic Project Management: Analyse, plan, and develop schedules for IT and business projects, ensuring they align with our strategic goals.
• Training and Development: Establish training processes for technical personnel and business teams, focusing on new implementations like ITSM, CRM, and Fraud Management (both SaaS and on-premises).
• Leadership and Coordination: Lead technical teams, coordinate resources, and manage budgets and timelines to deliver projects successfully.
• Risk Management: Track project risks and keep stakeholders informed about progress and issues, ensuring transparency and proactive problem-solving.

Your Impact:

• Fostering a Positive Work Environment: Create a workplace where dedication, enthusiasm, and knowledge sharing are celebrated. Inspire your colleagues by maintaining high standards and a collaborative spirit.
• Adaptability and Innovation: Display confidence and openness to new ideas, embracing challenges with a determination to excel. Promote teamwork and collaboration across organisational lines.
• Goal-Oriented Leadership: Set clear goals, monitor performance, and coach team members effectively. Build and maintain positive relationships within SDS and with external partners.
• Analytical and Objective Mindset: Understand the potential impacts of risks and issues, evaluating them within the context of financial justification. Maintain a "can do" attitude even in high-pressure situations.

What You'll Bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a technology-related field such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, Cybersecurity, or Management Information Systems.
• At least 5 years of experience in IT project management or a related field, or 5+ years in a technical role.
• Project management certifications (PMP or PRINCE2) are highly preferred.
• Technical Familiarity with coding languages, software development, and project management tools.
• Excellent leadership, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills under pressure.
• Proven experience in delivering multiple projects across the full delivery lifecycle, often in parallel.
• Experience in managing people remotely and the ability to work effectively in different countries and cultures.
• Ability to tailor communication to various audiences, including presenting confidently to executive-level stakeholders.

If you have a passion for managing intricate technical projects and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative setting, we want to hear from you! Apply now!

For more information on this position or IT contracting reach out to cathal.mcaliskey@gempool.ie ---