Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. 

Smiths Detection is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,500 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.  

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our Ireland Programmes team. This opportunity is ideally suited to a developing Project Manager who is looking to build on existing project experience and gain exposure to a wide range of customer-facing and technology-based projects.

Reporting to the Group Lead Ireland, you will take ownership of low to medium complexity projects whilst supporting wider programme activities across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. You will work closely with experienced programme professionals, engineering teams and customers, making this an excellent opportunity to further develop your career within a global technology organisation.

The successful candidate can be based in either Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland and will work in a hybrid environment, combining home working, customer site visits and company locations as required.

While the role supports projects across Ireland, it is primarily focused around the Dublin Airport region. Full training on Smiths Detection products and systems will be provided.

What You'll Be Doing

Project Delivery

• Manage and coordinate low to medium complexity projects from initiation through to completion.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, plans, budgets and risk registers.
• Support larger programme activities alongside senior project and programme colleagues.
• Track project progress and ensure activities are delivered to agreed timelines.
• Identify project risks and support mitigation actions.
• Produce project reports and updates for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with customer expectations.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong working relationships with customers, suppliers and internal teams.
• Support customer communications throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate activities across multiple departments including Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Service and Sales.
• Escalate issues appropriately and help drive solutions.

Commercial & Financial Support

• Assist with project forecasting and budget tracking.
• Support project governance and reporting activities.
• Contribute to customer bids and tender activities where required.
• Ensure smooth project handovers between Sales, Programmes and Service teams.

What We're Looking For

• Experience coordinating or managing projects, workstreams or business initiatives.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in engineering, technology, manufacturing, infrastructure, construction or service-based environments.
• Good commercial awareness and analytical capability.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with confidence analysing and reporting project data.
• A proactive approach with a desire to learn and develop within project management.

Desirable Experience

• Exposure to engineering, security, technology or infrastructure sectors.
• Understanding of project management methodologies such as PRINCE2, APM or Agile.
• Experience using tools such as MS Project, Power BI, SAP, Primavera or Oracle ERP

We welcome applications from candidates who have:

• A Degree, HND or equivalent experience in Project Management, Business, Engineering or a related discipline.
• A Project Management qualification, or who are currently working towards one, such as PRINCE2, APM, PMP or equivalent.

Successful candidates will be required to complete relevant background screening and site access requirements as part of the onboarding process.

Why Join Smiths Detection?

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your project management career within a global organisation operating at the forefront of security and detection technology.

You'll benefit from:

• Structured training and development.
• Career progression opportunities across Ireland, the UK and globally.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Exposure to innovative technology and high-profile customer projects.

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Smiths Detection is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Join Smiths Detection and help deliver technologies that protect people, infrastructure and communities around the world.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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