Programme Manager

• Driving the delivery, analysis, and ongoing development of strategic and organisational objectives.
• Supporting senior leadership through effective engagement management and relationship building.
• Drafting and coordinating high-quality reports, briefings, and board-level documentation.
• Providing clear, data-driven insights and analysis to support decision-making and reporting requirements.
• Leading the oversight, coordination, and delivery of strategic and operational projects, including ad hoc initiatives.
• Managing internal communications aligned with leadership priorities.
• Driving execution of key projects, action plans, and business priorities across the organisation.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of strategic objectives.
• Continuously improving operational rhythms, processes, and ways of working.
• Managing and coordinating executive support resources and engaging with wider internal teams.
• Partnering with relevant stakeholders to ensure effective external engagement and delivery of organisational priorities.
• Handling escalations and incoming queries (e.g. complaints, stakeholder requests) with professionalism, ensuring appropriate triage and resolution.
• Demonstrating flexibility to support peak periods of activity when required.

• Strong ability to identify, prioritise, and drive strategically important initiatives.
• Experience advising senior leaders and managing complex workplans and deadlines.
• Proven expertise in managing and delivering complex, cross-functional projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills, with sound judgement on complex issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to represent the organisation externally.
• A proactive, results-driven approach with experience managing scope, timelines, risk, cost, and quality.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams.
• Excellent organisational and leadership capabilities.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Flexible and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• High attention to detail, strong numeracy skills, and commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong self-motivation and ability to work on own initiative.
• Excellent IT proficiency.

• A degree (minimum Level 8 NFQ or equivalent) in a relevant discipline such as Business, Project Management, or Business Analysis.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a managerial role and/or working with senior leadership teams.
• Proven track record in delivering projects involving diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management experience, including working within complex environments.
• Excellent communication skills, including report writing, presentations, and the ability to clearly articulate ideas and vision.

• Understanding of governance, ideally within a public sector or regulated environment.
• Experience delivering strategic initiatives or transformation projects.
• Irish language proficiency.
• Experience in customer experience or stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and solve problems creatively.

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