Programme Manager

BHJOB46386_22279
  • Negotiable Salary
  • Dublin
  • Permanent

Our client is seeking an experienced Programme (Portfolio) Manager to join their IT Project Delivery Team. This is a permanent opportunity to lead a team of Project Managers and oversee the planning, governance, and delivery of a diverse and strategic portfolio of IT projects.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in programme and project management, proven experience managing high-performing teams, and a deep understanding of governance frameworks and delivery methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and support a team of Project Managers across the full project lifecycle.
  • Ensure compliance with internal governance frameworks and continually evolve delivery processes in line with business needs.
  • Oversee project budgets, resource planning, and financial performance of the programme.
  • Identify and manage programme-level risks and issues, escalating where required and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
  • Act as a key point of escalation for stakeholders, providing timely and clear updates on progress and risks.
  • Coordinate interdependencies across projects and ensure alignment with broader programme objectives.
  • Collaborate with Business Change Managers and Programme peers to support delivery of defined business outcomes.
  • Review and validate key project documentation, including schedules, scope plans, and financial forecasts, ensuring alignment with best practice and organisational standards.

Required Qualifications and Experience

  • Formal certification in project or programme management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, P3O or equivalent).
  • Strong understanding of both Waterfall and Agile/Disciplined Agile/SCRUM delivery methodologies.
  • Proficiency in MS Project and the broader Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Extensive experience managing portfolios and complex programmes within technology and/or transformation environments.
  • Demonstrable experience in risk management, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement at senior levels.

Key Competencies

  • Proven ability to manage large-scale, complex programmes and portfolios.
  • Strong leadership and people development skills with a collaborative and delivery-focused mindset.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility across all levels of the organisation.
  • Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and resource allocation efficiently.
  • A strategic and adaptable approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Comfortable managing both internal and partner delivery teams in a hybrid working environment.
Megan Fitzsimons Technical Resourcer

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