Snr. Programme Manager

Programme Manager - (Onsite)

Salary: 90-100k (DOE)

Role: Onsite

Location: Co. Clare - Ireland

Job Overview

Our Client is seeking an experienced Programme Manager with a strong background in product development to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple projects from concept through to high-volume manufacturing. This role requires a hands-on leader with the technical understanding to work effectively alongside software, hardware, and mechanical engineers, as well as the strategic vision to contribute to the development of a Project Management Office (PMO) structure over time. The candidate will manage diverse, cross-functional teams and ensure alignment on objectives, timelines, and deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

1. Process Development & Implementation

• Design and establish a project management process based on industry best practices, and apply it across all projects.
• Develop and implement processes that support the full project lifecycle, from concept to high-volume manufacturing.

1. Project Planning

• Create and maintain comprehensive project plans, defining scope, objectives, timelines, resources, and deliverables for each project.
• Utilise project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid models) appropriate to the specific needs of each project and ensure consistent application.

1. Resource & Capacity Management

• Develop tools and processes for work estimation, effort recording, and demand vs. capacity planning.
• Prioritise activities and allocate resources efficiently to optimise project timelines and budgets.

1. Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including clients, project team members, and the leadership team, ensuring clear alignment on objectives and priorities.
• Serve as a credible technical representative with engineering teams, working effectively across disciplines (software, hardware, mechanical).

1. Risk & Budget Management

• Identify potential risks and establish mitigation strategies to ensure minimal disruption and smooth project delivery.

1. Quality Assurance

• Implement quality control processes to ensure that project deliverables meet established standards, technical specifications, and client requirements.

1. Communication & Reporting

• Facilitate clear and transparent communication among stakeholders, ensuring alignment and engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare regular progress reports and presentations for executive leadership, highlighting key milestones, accomplishments, challenges, and recommendations.
• Possess credibility when sitting with software, electronic hardware, mechanical & design engineers.

1. Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve processes and implement best practices that enhance efficiency and effectiveness across all projects.

1. Team Leadership

• Provide mentorship and guidance to project teams, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Contribute to the vision and incremental development of a PMO structure to support future projects.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Experience: Min. 5 years of project management experience, ideally within electronics or related physical product development (consumer, medical device, or something analogous)
• Methodologies: Strong working knowledge of project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches.
• Technical Competence: Ability to work credibly with cross-functional teams, including software, electronic hardware, and mechanical engineering.
• Project Management Tools: Proficiency in tools such as MS Project, Jira, or similar PM software.

Desirable Qualifications

• Industry-Specific Experience: Background in high-volume manufacturing and supply chain processes, ideally within electronics or similar industries.
• Certification: PMP / Prince2, or equivalent certification.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an aptitude for balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Vision for PMO Development: Ability to work towards a 'top-down' PMO structure while implementing practical 'bottom-up' process improvements.

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 - please feel free to reach out to our team at Reperio Human Capital*

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