Project Program Manager (Hybrid)

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for a portfolio of major renewable energy programmes, including wind, solar, battery storage, flexible technology, and grid infrastructure developments.
• Ensure programmes are aligned with strategic objectives, integrating multiple interrelated projects to deliver on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Develop and maintain bespoke project plans for each initiative, covering scope, budget, schedule, risk, and resource requirements.
• Lead and mentor a team of Project Managers, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring balanced resource deployment across the portfolio.
• Maintain robust governance practices, ensuring compliance with internal processes, reporting requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Produce clear, accurate, and timely reports, dashboards, and updates for senior leadership and oversight committees.
• Act as a key liaison for internal and external stakeholders, driving proactive engagement, issue resolution, and strategic alignment.
• Oversee programme budgets and forecasts, ensuring financial discipline while maximising strategic value.
• Lead procurement and contract negotiations for complex commercial arrangements in line with agreed strategies.
• Identify, monitor, and mitigate programme-level risks, embedding continuous improvement practices and lessons learned into future delivery.

• Third-level degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related discipline (Master’s degree advantageous).
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience delivering large-scale energy or infrastructure projects, with at least 3 years in a senior management role in the energy sector.
• Strong commercial acumen with proven expertise in budgeting, procurement, contract management, and resource optimisation.
• Familiarity with regulatory, grid, and planning frameworks relevant to the Irish energy sector.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing multi-disciplinary teams and complex stakeholder environments.
• Professional project management certification (e.g. PMP) is desirable.
• Comprehensive understanding of project management principles, with the ability to direct multiple large-scale projects through development and construction in a lean, outsourced delivery model.

• Competitive salary (up to €100k) and benefits package
• Permanent, full-time position with a leading renewable energy business
• Opportunity to lead high-impact national energy projects
• Strong career progression opportunities and ongoing professional development

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