Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

We are a unique all island economic development agency with over 25 years’ experience of supporting thousands of SMEs. We have a deep and practical understanding of how to help businesses address challenges and to collaborate to take advantage of new growth opportunities across the island. Our work is underpinned by evidence based strategic research that provides foresight and insight to inform policy development and delivery in shared priority areas of competitiveness, innovation, trade, entrepreneurship and sustainable SME growth.

DURATION: Permanent

We are seeking to appoint a Project Manager to join our team.

• In the role of Project Manager, you will be at the forefront of our design, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of supports aimed at improving productivity, efficiency and sustainability in the areas of growing cross-border exports, enabling collaborative innovation, all island entrepreneurship and supporting cross-border collaboration, clusters and networks.
• You will manage operational relationships with many stakeholders associated with your designated work stream, directly interact with businesses, informing and advising them of the development pathways available to them from Inter Trade Ireland  and developing and managing a range of types of engagement events.

We have big ambitions, and we want you to help shape our future. Join our team and support the growth of economic development on the island of Ireland.

In return for your contribution, you will be rewarded with:

• 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time and a mix of office and remote working.
• A progressive environment that will support your professional growth and personal development.
• Family friendly policies with a focus on health and wellbeing.
• An inclusive working environment with colleagues who are committed to our core values of being flexible, supportive and honest.

• A degree or equivalent third-level qualification.
• OR a minimum of Three years’ experience of project delivery within a business development/support environment.
• Three years’ experience of and responsibility for managing all aspects of a project or work programme lifecycle including design, delivery, continuous improvement, monitoring, evaluation, and budgetary control.
• Experience of working autonomously and being an effective decision maker which has had a direct impact on the successful delivery of a business project(s).
• Experience of designing, implementing, and maintaining effective controls to support accountability requirements within project management.
• Experience of building and managing budgets to a high degree of accuracy.

Closing date for applications is Monday 15 September 2025 at 1.00pm.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type:
  
  Full-time

• Job function:
  Project Management, Strategy/Planning, and General Business

• Industries:
  Government Administration, Business Consulting and Services, and Administrative and Support Services

If you think you can demonstrate these skills, then click the Apply Now button.