Job Description

12 month rolling contract

Dublin 1 - Hybrid based

Semi State body

Our client, a well known semi state body is seeking an experienced Senior Programme Manager with a strong focus on business change, process improvement, and people dynamics to join their team. In this role, you will oversee multiple high-impact programmes, including significant operational transformations driven by regulatory updates and technology changes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic, semi-public sector environment and is ready to make a tangible impact.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and execute programme strategies in alignment with business goals, overseeing a portfolio of projects with varied scopes and timelines.

Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, including C-Level executives and the Board, delivering project updates and shaping programme direction based on stakeholder requirements.

Collaborate across departments, engaging with stakeholders at all levels to ensure comprehensive programme alignment and integration.

Programme and Change Management: Lead and implement high-level organisational change projects, emphasizing the people, process, and technology aspects to drive behavioural and operational transformation.

Establish clear governance frameworks, with a focus on Prince2 methodology, and guide project managers, BAs, and PMO teams to ensure consistent standards and processes.

Conduct programme scoping and analysis to define the structure, resource requirements, and success metrics for each project, ensuring smooth execution.

Coaching and Team Development: Provide mentorship and guidance to the programme and project management teams, helping to build capability, structure, and alignment in a collaborative and supportive way.

Hands-on involvement in problem-solving and team coaching to enhance team performance, fostering a culture of proactive issue resolution and adaptability to new processes.

Process Improvement and Reporting: Drive continuous improvement within the PMO, implementing standards for project setup and execution across diverse initiatives.  

Skills & Experience Required:

Project and Programme Management: 10+ years of experience managing large-scale, cross-functional business change programmes 

Strong knowledge of both Prince2 and PMP frameworks with a proven ability to adapt to semi-structured settings and implement governance and process improvements.

People and Change Focus: Demonstrated experience in managing behavioural and process change initiatives, with the ability to influence organisational culture and navigate public sector or semi-state dynamics.

Excellent relationship-building skills, with a collaborative, diplomatic approach that prioritizes team cohesion over hierarchy.

Technical and Business Acumen: Understanding of the interplay between technology, process, and people within large-scale change projects.

Strong analytical skills, with a track record of creating actionable strategies and structures for programme success.

Communication and Stakeholder Management: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, comfortable presenting to the Board, C-Level, and engaging at department levels.

Ability to distill complex concepts into clear, actionable insights and updates for diverse stakeholders. 

The Opportunity: This role provides a unique opportunity to lead monumental change in the business as it navigates an era of transition. You will work on impactful projects and for a Senior Programme Manager passionate about business change and hands-on delivery, this is an engaging, rewarding role within a people-centric organization