Senior IT Project Manager (FAMS) at Fidelity · Galway

Senior IT Project Manager (FAMS) Location: Galway, Ireland Job Description: Role Overview TheIT Project Managersupports one or more technology projects and/or delivery teams, partnering with product,programand engineering/technology leaders to embed modern iterative delivery practices and principles into day-to-day work.Including planning, tracking, and managing project and/or teamwork including dependencies, risks, releases and status updates.​ They are accountable for assessing and determining project prioritization and ensuring project delivery.​They do so by modeling Fidelity leadership behaviors and adaptive ways of working,helpevolve and sustain an innovative, collaborative culture. Key Responsibilities Planning & Coordination Align project scope,objectives, and roadmaps aligned with product, business, and technology strategy. ​ Manage multiple projects of low to medium size or complexity, or a single project of high visibility complexity and/or risk.​ Partner with product, program, and technology leaders to create plans,identifyrisks and dependencies, and release schedules.​ Maintain project documentation and ensure transparency through structured communication channels. Execution & Delivery Management Lead and manage events to support backlog prioritization, planning, and execution across multiple projects or complex initiatives. ​ Track and reportdelivery healthto stakeholders using leading and lagging indicators ​ Facilitate trade-off discussions using empirical delivery data to ensure milestone achievement. ​ Drive shared accountability for delivery against capacity, quality standards, and business value. ​ Identify, manage, and communicate risks and dependencies. ​ Coordinate internal and external communications and training plans to support project execution. Continuous Improvement & Predictability Implement and refine delivery processes using data insights and historical trends to improve predictability and efficiency. ​ Optimizeworkflows and work sequencing for continuous delivery and reduced context switching. ​ Identifylifecycle-based strategy updates andimprovementopportunities to maximize outcomes. Technology & Quality Oversight Enforce engineering excellence by managing quality standards, technical debt, incidents, and change processes. ​ Accountable for effective and integrated release management, ensuring readiness across teams, and clear communication. Team Leadership & Culture Motivate and guide teams by fostering a culture of ownership and accountability. ​ Support teamformation, training, and continuous improvement through feedback and learning opportunities. Required Skills & Qualifications Experience & Education Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience). 5-7yearsof experience in project or delivery management roles. Experience supporting technology delivery teams in a large enterprise environment. Project & Professional Capabilities Project Planning & Roadmap Development – Ability to define scope,objectives, and timelines aligned with business goals. Delivery Management – Expertise in managing schedules, resources, and budgets for complex projects. Risk & Dependency Management – Skill inidentifyingrisks, managing dependencies, and ensuringreleasereadiness. Data-Driven Process Improvement – Using metrics and trends tooptimizedelivery predictability and efficiency. Stakeholder Communication & Influence – Providing transparency and aligning diverse stakeholders. Performance Monitoring & KPI Management – Trackingdeliveryhealth and reporting progress against milestones. Change Leadership & Adaptability – Driving adoption of modern delivery practices and fostering innovation. Iterative Delivery Frameworks – Deep understanding of frameworks including Scrum, Kanban,SaFE, Lean, Six Sigma, etc. Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Knowledge: Deep understanding of the phases from requirements to deployment, and the systematic implications of challenges across the lifecycle Category: Information Technology