Senior Programme Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced Programme Manager with a strong background in product development. The successful candidate will 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 alongside software, hardware, and mechanical engineers. It also requires someone with 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:

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

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

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

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)

Risk & Budget Management

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

Quality Assurance

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

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

Continuous Improvement

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

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

Essential Requirements:

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

Desirable Qualifications:

• Background in high-volume manufacturing and supply chain processes, ideally within electronics or similar industries
• PMP / Prince2, or equivalent certification
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an aptitude for balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• 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.

Reperio Human Capital acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.