The Client:
Our client, a leading bank in Ireland, is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Programme Manager to work in Dublin, Ireland.
What Youโll Love:
- This role is part of a long-term strategic project within the Bank, offering an opportunity to work for the top bank in the country on a Rolling Contract basis.
- The role offers a Competitive Day Rate with flexible Hybrid working arrangements.
- This is a great opportunity to enhance your career in the Banking Sector.
What you are expected to have:
Program & Project Management
- Strong experience managing large, complex, crossโfunctional programs
- Expertise in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models
- Proficiency with tools like Jira, MS Project, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, etc.
Leadership & Communication
- Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills
- Strong problemโsolving and decisionโmaking capabilities
- Ability to manage ambiguity and fastโchanging priorities
Business & Analytical Skills
- Strategic thinking with strong business acumen
- Ability to analyze data and translate insights into actions
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and benefit realization
Qualifications
- Bachelorโs degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
- MBA or relevant certifications preferred (PMP, PgMP, SAFe, PRINCE2)
Success Metrics
- Onโtime and onโbudget delivery of programs
- Achievement of defined business outcomes and benefits
- Stakeholder satisfaction and engagement
- Reduction in program risks, delays, or execution gaps
What you will do:
Program Strategy & Governance
- Own the overall program vision, roadmap, and delivery strategy
- Translate business goals into executable program plans
- Establish program governance, cadence, and reporting mechanisms
- Ensure alignment with organizational priorities and KPIs
Execution & Delivery
- Oversee multiple interdependent projects within the program
- Track milestones, dependencies, risks, and issues across workstreams
- Ensure delivery against timelines, budget, and quality benchmarks
- Drive decisionโmaking and unblock escalations proactively
Stakeholder Management
- Act as the primary point of contact for senior leadership
- Communicate program status, risks, and outcomes clearly and regularly
- Facilitate alignment across business, technology, and operations teams
- Influence without authority to drive shared ownership
Financial & Risk Management
- Manage program budgets, forecasts, and cost controls
- Identify, assess, and mitigate programโlevel risks
- Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards
Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Mentor project managers and workstream leads
- Promote best practices in program and project management
- Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement
You are good to apply if you are:
- Irish or EU or British Citizen, or holding a Stamp 4 or Stamp 1G permit.
- Residing in the specified job location currently
Why Should You Apply?
Aside from a highly competitive day rate/salary, this is a role that will provide a great balance of support and challenge for someone who wants to take the next step in their career.
Interested? Apply here:
If you feel youโve got the right skills and experience, we would absolutely love to hear from you!
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