Grant Thornton Ireland
Healthcare Project Manager - Assistant Manager/Manager - Belfast
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Senior Project Manager – Healthcare Advisory
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our growing Healthcare Advisory team. With 3–8 years of relevant project management experience (depending on role level), you will lead and support the successful delivery of healthcare consulting projects across public and private sector organisations, both nationally and internationally.
In this key leadership role, you will collaborate closely with our healthcare consultants and client stakeholders to manage project execution, ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and scope, and deliver innovative solutions for our healthcare clients. You will also contribute to business development, client relationship management, and mentoring junior team members, while supporting diverse client engagements across our healthcare portfolio.
🔹 Clinical backgrounds are desirable but not essential 🔹 Open to candidates who may not meet all requirements – we value growth, development, and potential
At Grant Thornton, we invest in continually upskilling our staff. If you don’t fit every qualification perfectly, explore how your strengths and potential could add value.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
As a Project Manager, you will:
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Lead & Optimise Project Execution
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver complex healthcare strategy projects within an Irish (and ideally international) context.
- Ensure strict adherence to project scope, timelines, budgets, and quality standards throughout execution.
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Drive Client Engagement & Relationships
- Serve as the primary client point of contact, maintaining strong relationships through clear communication and responsiveness.
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Execute Research & Advocacy
- Conduct deep-dive analysis on healthcare trends, allowing recommendations that are evidence-backed and tailored to client challenges.
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Develop & Implement Strategic Solutions
- Partner with senior consultants to translate strategic insights into actionable recommendations and operational strategies.
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Produce Compelling Communication
- Prepare high-impact presentations, reports, deliverables, and tender documentation that align with client needs and business goals.
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Support Business Growth & New Opportunities
- Contribute to bidding on new projects, business development efforts, and marketing initiatives to expand the healthcare practice’s footprint.
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Proactive Risk & Issue Management
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and obstacles, ensuring minimal disruption to timelines. Maintain detailed documentation (project plans, RAID logs, status updates, etc.).
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Foster Team Collaboration & Growth
- Mentor junior colleagues and collaborate across functions to ensure seamless execution of project goals.
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Stay Agile & Industry-Savvy
- Continuously monitor healthcare sector trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements, integrating updates into project strategies.
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Invest in Professional Development
- Engage in trainings and professional growth programs to deepen expertise in healthcare consulting and proactive project management.
Skills & Experience
Education & Certifications
- A third-level degree with a strong academic track record.
- Project management certifications such as:
- PRINCE2
- Agile methodologies
- Change Management Professional (CCMP)
- Prosci ChangeCert or leading practitioner (Level 6) certifications are a strong plus.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant project management experience (minimum requirement varies by role level).
Competencies & Must-Have Skills
Built on ** consulting and healthcare-specific value**, your profile should strengthen:
- Healthcare Industry Knowledge
- Solid understanding of the Irish healthcare landscape (policy, systems, operational dynamics).
- End-to-End Project Delivery
- Proven track record managing projects from initiation to closure, ensuring results aligned with client and business goals.
- Analytical & Interpersonal Mastery
- Ability to distil data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
- Multitasking & Execution Under Pressure
- Balancing multiple high-priority tasks while consistently meeting tight deadlines and prioritising effectively.
- Crystal Clarity in Communication
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with precision for stakeholder-facing communications (emails, reports, proposals).
- Attention to Detail
- Unwavering focus on impactful deliverables and error-free communications.
- Big-Picture & Detail-Obsessed Mindset
- Seamlessly transitioning between strategic vision and minutiae to meet client needs.
- Growth-Oriented Business Development
- Proactively identifying new opportunities and contributing to client acquisition strategies.
- Problem-Solving & Initiative
- Self-motivated, proactive approach to identifying challenges and implementing innovative solutions.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
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About Us: Grant Thornton
Why We Exist
We are a people-first professional services firm dedicated to our clients' success—whether it's shaping public-sector communities, fostering regulatory trust with financial institutions, or helping businesses achieve transformative goals.
With 3,000+ colleagues in 9 Irish offices and a network of 73,000 global professionals, Grant Thornton offers specialised local expertise and a worldwide platform.
Our Approach
A career at Grant Thornton isn’t just a job—it’s an opportunity to be strategic, respected, and true to yourself. We believe:
- Being collaborative is better than working in isolation.
- Dual-career flexibility and work-life synergy align with professional growth.
- Inclusivity and transparency is not just a policy—it’s how we do business daily.
Growth & Value Beyond the Job Description
- Professional Investments: Your potential is underscored by ongoing skill development tailored to elevate your career and the business.
- Recognition Done Right: We celebrate both exceptional contributions and the work that builds towards them through structured recognition programs.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Mission
We champion an ED&I-integrated culture where:
- All voices matter—from first joining to leadership.
- Ramifications of diversity enable better creative problem-solving (ours and our clients’).
- Collaborate to continually improve how inclusion is embodied daily.
Benefits
A detailed overview of our comprehensive suite of benefits is available here: Benefits Overview.
Apply Now if you’re ready to thrive in a high-stakes, supportive culture where your contributions drive meaningful change. We’re not just looking for applicants—we’re seeking teammates who add thoughtfully and grow together.
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