Company Description

The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI), with its Faculties and Institutes, provides postgraduate medical training and professional development opportunities to doctors working in 25 specialties. Collectively, we are the largest provider of postgraduate medical training in Ireland. Our mission is to ensure that patients receive the best possible care. We do this by training and assessing doctors and providing accredited education and professional development programmes. We also quality‑assure standards in specialist medical practice and promote good health through our policy and public outreach initiatives. Our members and senior management team are heavily involved in the current transformation of the Irish health service. We work closely with the Medical Council of Ireland, the Health Service Executive, the Department of Health, and other postgraduate medical training bodies.

Job Description

We are also undergoing significant internal changes. We are implementing a major programme of transformation that has seen the creation of new business initiatives, the internationalisation of the organisation and closer collaboration with key policy leaders in healthcare.

We are continuing to adopt a more proactive and progressive role in the Irish and international health sector and have become a more outward‑looking organisation in recent years as a result. As new initiatives have been developed, our workforce has grown, and we now employ approximately 180 staff. We value creativity and innovation and encourage our staff to ‘think outside the box’.

Our staff surveys consistently show that the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland is a great place to work, with a friendly, supportive atmosphere and a sense that everyone is playing their part in improving Irish healthcare.

RCPI’s vision is “A globally connected community of doctors improving people’s health”, and RCPI’s mission is to develop and support our learners, trainees, members and fellows to be leaders in healthcare delivery and transformation through training, education and advocacy.

Post Title: Project Manager (Connect Programme)
Post Status: Fixed Term – 2 Years
Department/Function: IT Services
Salary: €67,000 + Benefits
Closing date: 1 July 2026 at 16:00

The Connect Programme

The “Connect Programme” is a large transformational initiative that will enable people, processes, technology and organisational structures to develop capabilities to meet our mission. The programme is driven by a sense of urgency, is broad in scope and impact, and will be delivered in parallel with ongoing operations.

The proposed change initiative and software solution upgrade aim to enable the transformation of the College. This transformation will be enabled by changes in process and structure to critical College capabilities, including business development and recruitment, admissions/applications, registry and record management, training/education delivery and services delivery. These transformation changes will allow the College to enhance communication with prospective trainees, learners, members and fellows (TLMF) and applicants, and improve overall administrative efficiency. This strategic initiative seeks to establish RCPI as a leading institution in healthcare education and leadership by providing a seamless and personalised experience for all stakeholders.

Progress to date
· Programme governance structure in place
· Programme and project teams in place
· Organisation design structure updated
· As‑Is and To‑Be mapping complete
· Business requirements defined and documented
· Some readiness projects complete
· Procurement partner selection complete

Current Status
· Procurement activities commencing
· Discovery and validation phase commencing
· Implementation readiness projects underway

Project Manager

The Project Manager will work within RCPI’s IT Services function as part of the Connect Programme and will be responsible for leading and delivering complex technology and business change initiatives. The role brings rigour, structure and discipline to the planning and delivery of projects, supporting RCPI in modernising core systems, implementing new ways of working, and embedding sustainable organisational change.

Reporting to the Connect Programme Manager, the Project Manager will manage large strategic projects as well as a portfolio of smaller digital transformation projects, working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure delivery on time, to budget and to agreed quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead and manage complex business and technology change projects from initiation to close, in line with the RCPI Project Management Framework
· Set up and maintain project governance, plans, schedules, budgets, risk and issue logs, benefits management and reporting
· Proactively track progress against milestones, managing dependencies, risks and constraints
· Manage internal and external project resources, including vendor management, contracting and Statements of Work
· Liaise regularly with the Connect Programme Manager and CTO on delivery progress, risks and strategic issues
· Facilitate project team and stakeholder meetings to ensure alignment, clarity and shared understanding
· Translate business requirements into structured delivery plans and technical solutions
· Support data migration, integration and process transformation activities where required
· Provide project management and business change support to RCPI departments as part of a wider transformation portfolio
· Coach and support colleagues and stakeholders in project management and change methodologies
· Ensure transition of project deliverables into operational teams
· Drive continuous improvement in project delivery practices and contribute to capability-building within RCPI

Requirements

5+ years’ experience delivering projects using recognised project management methodologies in complex organisational environments

· Proven experience establishing and governing projects in line with an enterprise project management framework, ensuring robust mobilisation from initiation
· Demonstrated experience managing complex, technology-enabled business change programmes, including multi-workstream initiatives
· Strong capability across core project management disciplines including planning, scheduling, procurement, risk, cost, benefits realisation and resource management
· Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities, interdependencies and demanding delivery timelines
· Experience working closely with senior leadership to support delivery of strategic programmes
· Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with users, stakeholders, delivery teams and external partners
· Strong experience managing internal delivery teams and external vendors, including contract and performance management
· Proven experience coaching, mentoring and supporting project delivery capability within teams
· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail and the ability to assess risks, issues and delivery options
· Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, motivate and build consensus
· Highly self-motivated, with a strong customer-service orientation and the ability to work effectively on own initiative
· Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
· Flexible and resilient, with the ability to rapidly adapt and respond to changing priorities and delivery pressures

Desirable Experience

· Experience working within education, public sector or professional body environments
· Experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and/or Power Platform solutions
· Experience supporting or delivering enterprise digital transformation programmes
· Understanding of business process management and requirements engineering, including collaboration with Business Analysts
· Experience supporting data migration, system integration or platform modernisation initiatives
· Exposure to PMO environments and portfolio delivery

Qualifications Required

· Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience
· Project management certification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, AgilePM) – desirable but not essential

Competencies

Task and Project Management
Planning and Organising
Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management
Leadership and Team Management
Technical Proficiency / Business Acumen

If you are an experienced Project Manager who is passionate about delivering high‑quality outcomes, collaborating with stakeholders and partners, and driving meaningful change through disciplined project delivery, we would welcome your application. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience delivering complex transformation projects and supporting successful change delivery within organisations.

Why us?

Leave: We offer 21 days annual leave with an additional 3-4 college days as well as long service leave to all employees. We also provide support for staff with Maternity, Sick, Parents, and Parental leave.
Wellbeing: An Employee Assistance Programme with Spectrum Life is available to all staff members as well as annual flu vaccine.
Flexible Hybrid working model: The RCPI offer a flexible 35-hour-a-week hybrid working model for all employees from their start date, giving staff the autonomy to work from home combined with time spent onsite.
Pension: A defined contribution pension scheme of 1.5% Employee contribution and RCPI contribution from commencement date with an increase after 18 months
Flexible Benefit: Pro-rata €1,500 annual flexible benefit upon completion of a successful probationary period.
Life Assurance: 4 times your annual salary.
Learning & Development: We offer CPD options including study leave and unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning.
Diversity and Inclusion: RCPI recognises the importance of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We were recently awarded a Silver accreditation from Investors in Diversity. We are an open and inclusive organisation that celebrates and welcomes diversity. We lead initiatives that support, promote and demonstrate a culture of mutual respect, inclusivity, and diversity, as outlined in our Diversity and Inclusion policy

Accommodations

The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland is an inclusive employer and in line with our policies you are invited to disclose any reasonable accommodations you require for applying, interviewing or working with RCPI. Please be assured this information will be treated as confidential and not used for the purpose of selection. If you have any queries, please contact Suzann Donnelly at suzanndonnelly@rcpi.ie.

About us

The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland is a postgraduate medical training college dedicated to ensuring that doctors have the skills to provide patients with the best possible care. Founded in 1654, the college supports doctors to enhance their skills, competencies, and professionalism throughout their working lives.

Through its Faculties and Institutes, The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, offers medical training programmes, examinations, diplomas, and educational courses to equip doctors with the skills and knowledge they need to care for patients and run safe and efficient healthcare systems. It also offers a range of educational diplomas and courses for learners in the wider healthcare sector.