About us
At Davy, it’s the unique talents of all our people that have been the foundations of our success for 100 years. As we continue to grow, so do you. Because you are not just part of our team – you are a key player in shaping our future.
At Davy, you are the difference.
Established in 1926, the Davy Group sits at the heart of wealth and capital in Ireland, providing a broad range of services to high-net-worth individuals, self-directed investors, small-to-medium enterprises, credit unions, corporations, and domestic & international institutional investors.
Our culture is shaped around three values, which are at the heart of everything we do: client success, one Davy, and building a proud legacy. Sharing the same goals, we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. As part of a team of over 900, you will be encouraged to learn and to grow, both professionally and personally.
Requirements
About the role
An exciting opportunity has opened up as a Project Manager - Investment Management on our PMO team.
We are looking for a Project Manager with >8 years' experience in financial services/ technology solution implementation to manage a key technology and operating model project for our Investment Management business.
In the role, the successful candidate will:
The successful candidate will be a collaborative leader with a strong quality mindset, capable of taking ownership of testing across multiple initiatives while driving continuous improvement in quality practices. They will work closely with business and technology stakeholders to ensure quality is embedded throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
In the role, the successful candidate will:
- Provide strong project governance and accelerate progress in delivering on strategic objectives, aligning to the Tech and Data strategy
- Plan and track multiple deliverables, including defining required resource and budget for delivery, and communication of progress through regular reporting to SteerCo and Value for Money Forum.
- Identify and manage risks and issues to prevent or reduce impact on delivery within projects or through cross project / programme risks.
- Engage with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.
- Enable operational efficiencies
- Motivate, coach, and develop high performing teams.
- Deliver project to time / cost / scope / highest quality in line with project management methodology.
- Steer cross-functional teams, champion collaborative ways of working to meet deadlines.
- Manage the vision, think strategically, plan and organise, execute with velocity
About you
- We are looking for somebody who has the following background and skills:
- Technology solution implementation and embedding
- Management of third-party vendors and ongoing collaboration and issue resolution.
- Process improvement to provide efficiencies
- Operating model design
- Adept at stakeholder management across all levels of the organisation
- Excellent communication and influencing skills
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise and manage multiple workstreams
- Dependency management
- Benefits realisation
- Strong track record of technology delivery
- Experience working with Waterfall and Agile methodologies
- Effective Change management skills and ability to drive adoption
- Domain knowledge of Funds/ Investment Management , implementation of Performance Management and reporting systems beneficial
Preferred Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in finance, business or related discipline, project management
- One or more professional certifications or equivalent experience (preferably PMP, Agile, etc.)
Benefits
What we offer
At Davy, our people are our biggest investment. In today’s fast-moving world, we know it’s important to feel secure and empowered. That’s why Davy benefits support you through all of life’s stages, offering health and wellness, flexible working options, flexible benefits allowance, learning and development opportunities, through to assisted retirement planning.
Health and Wellbeing
Psychological safety, emotional wellbeing and support are a priority at Davy. We offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental health first aid. Our Sports & Social teams promote physical wellbeing and social connection.
Reward and Recognition
We offer a competitive remuneration package to include salary, bonus, pension and a host of additional benefits to protect you and your family when it matters most.
Growth and Development
Our award-winning L&D function supports you and your growth at Davy. We offer a comprehensive range of professional and personal development opportunities. Our culture supports learning, and we encourage you to explore more at Davy.
Positive Workplace
Our workplace is inclusive, diverse, and offers everyone a sense of belonging. We are flexible and continue to support a hybrid working model. You will get to be your best at Davy.
Values and Culture
Exceptional client outcomes delivered by a world class team, underpinned by our core Davy values – One Team, Client Success, and Proud Legacy.
Important Information
Davy is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We value diversity in both background and experience, and even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. We review all applications received. As part of our commitment to creating an accessible environment, we want to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in the interview process. If you require any reasonable accommodations, please let us know, and we will do our best to make the necessary arrangements.
Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland.
Where agency assistance is required, our Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to us by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.
- Davy Group is a member of the Bank of Ireland Group.
Skills Required
- >8 years experience in financial services or technology solution implementation
- Ownership of testing and embedding quality across the SDLC
- Project governance, planning, tracking deliverables, resource and budget definition
- Risk and issue identification and management
- Stakeholder engagement and communication across all levels
- Management of third-party vendors and ongoing collaboration/issue resolution
- Process improvement and operating model design
- Benefits realisation and dependency management
- Proven track record of technology delivery
- Experience with Waterfall and Agile methodologies
- Change management and ability to drive adoption
- Ability to motivate, coach and develop high-performing teams
- Domain knowledge of Funds/Investment Management and implementation of performance management and reporting systems
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or related discipline
- Professional certification (PMP, Agile, or equivalent)
What We Do
From day one, you’ll notice there is something special about working at Davy. Our success is built on nearly 100 years of forging strong relationships with our clients and developing the careers of Ireland’s future business leaders. Established in 1926, the Davy Group sits at the heart of wealth and capital in Ireland, providing a broad range of services to high-net-worth individuals, self-directed investors, small-to-medium enterprises, credit unions, corporations, and domestic & international institutional investors. Our culture is shaped around three values, which are at the heart of everything we do: client success, one Davy, and building a proud legacy. Sharing the same goals, we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. As part of a team of over 900, you will be encouraged to learn and to grow, both professionally and personally. Davy Group is a member of the Bank of Ireland Group. What we offer We offer a range of benefits and experiences to support your professional and personal growth, whatever your career stage. Our benefits are not just a number. Yes, we offer competitive salary, annual performance-related discretionary bonus, annual flexible benefits, employer pension contribution, and multiple insurance coverage. But more than that, we focus on developing our people to be their best, professionally and personally. Training support provided by award-winning Learning & Development Team, extensive sports & social programmes (including free on-site gym & fitness studio), flexible working options, employee assistance programme, enhanced leave options, and social & community care initiatives are just some of the ways our people can empower themselves to be their best.
