Programme Manager

Programme Manager

Salary: 70-80k (DOE)

Location: Co. Clare, Ireland
Role: Onsite

Our client, a renowned global electronics company, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Programme Manager to spearhead their Product Development Department. The company operates worldwide and boasts a well-established presence with manufacturing, R&D, and commercial operations on a single campus.

Role Overview
The Programme Manager will oversee a portfolio of projects within the Product Development Department, ensuring timely, budget-conscious delivery while maintaining high standards of quality. This role requires exceptional leadership, communication, and organisational skills, along with the ability to manage cross-functional teams effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process Development: Create and implement a project management process based on industry best practices, customised to meet the company's unique requirements. Work closely with project managers and technical leads to ensure consistent application across all projects.
• Project Planning: Develop detailed project plans, outlining scope, objectives, timelines, resources, and deliverables for each project within the portfolio.
• Resource Management: Design and implement processes and tools for effort recording, work estimation, and capacity planning. Prioritise tasks and allocate resources to ensure project completion within budget.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including team members, clients, and the leadership team, to ensure alignment on project goals and priorities.
• Risk Management: Identify risks early and develop mitigation strategies to minimise disruptions and ensure successful project outcomes.
• Budget Management: Monitor project budgets and make adjustments where necessary to ensure financial objectives are met.
• Quality Assurance: Implement quality control processes to ensure deliverables meet established standards and requirements.
• Reporting: Prepare regular progress updates and presentations for the executive leadership team, highlighting key milestones, achievements, and challenges.
• Team Leadership: Provide strong leadership to project teams, fostering a collaborative, high-performance work culture.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor's / Master's degree in Manufacturing/Engineering/Project Management, or related field.
• 5+ years' experience in Project/Programme Management, preferably in the electronics or technology sector (although not essential).
• Strong knowledge of PM methodologies, Agile/Waterfall.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira).
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments is a plus.
• Project Management qualification is advantageous, PMP/Prince2/Lean-six-sigma

Benefits:

• Career Progression
• Competitive Salary
• Pension & Healthcare schemes

If you are interested in this position, please apply below or contact Conn Doherty at Reperio Human Capital.

*All applicants must be eligible to work in Ireland without any restrictions. If you require more information, feel free to reach out to our team at Reperio Human Capital*

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