Current Vacancy:
Met Éireann are recruiting a Project Manager for the COMPASS ICT Project. This role is a fixed term contract of three years with the possibility of a 1-year extension.
COMPASS is an ICT initiative intended to streamline the weather data to information value chain. The COMPASS (Cloud for Observations Management, Processing, Analysis and Storage System) solution will be a modern observations data platform for the ingestion, processing, analysis, and dissemination of weather and environmental monitoring, observations, and climate information. It will be cloud based, scalable and secure, replacing current legacy systems which have reached end-of-life.
Reporting to the Head of Met Éireann’s Observation Division, the COMPASS project manager will be responsible for the planning, organisation, and execution of the project and for achievement of the project objectives on time and within budget.
The candidate will be responsible for leading and overseeing complex and large-scale data projects that support the organization’s strategic goals and objectives. Through the use of standard project management techniques, they will ensure that the project is delivered to a high standard. They will report on status and deliverables directly to the Project Sponsor and Project Board and liaise with them throughout. Risk assessments, project progress and outputs will be shared with the Project Board and stakeholders at regular intervals. The Project Manager will be required to work closely with the project team, as well as with third-party service providers.
Employing Department/Authority
Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Met Éireann).
Recruitment
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (Met Éireann) is recruiting for these positions under its Recruitment Licence issued by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA) and in accordance with the CPSA’s Code of Practice.
Employing Department/Authority Website
www.met.ie
Location
Met Éireann HQ, Glasnevin Hill, Dublin 9. Met Éireann implement a Blended Working Policy, where subject to assessment, the officer may be permitted to work a portion of the week from home.
Applications
The closing date for applications is Friday 9th May 2025 at 5pm.
Additional Information:
Click here to download the application form
Information booklet – Compass Project Manager
Applicants should submit completed application forms to recruitment@met.ie
Please note: only applications submitted on the official application form will be considered.
Advertising Date:
14/04/2025
Closing Date for Applications:
09/05/2025 at 5pm