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Program Manager – PMO Assurance - €650 per day

Irish Government regulatory Authority with responsibility for Financial Services requires a Program Manager to lead an evaluation of their PMO operations. Ideally, we are looking for someone with that has either run or set up a PMO focused on IT project Management and/or within a Financial Services environment.

This is a hybrid role, with the Program Manager required onsite 2 days per week in central Dublin, which may occasionally increase at key Program Junctures. While this role initially offered on a 6-month day rate contract basis, the scale of operations is such that there is a strong probability of extension well beyond this timeframe.

Responsibilities of role:

• Leverage personal expertise, experience and judgement to ensure robust, independent, objective and detailed, evidence led assessments are carried
• Provide insightful recommendations and advisories in both verbal and written reports for senior leadership and key stakeholders to support increasing standards in the delivery of programmes and projects across the organisation
• Provide thought leadership in to ensure that both current organisational approach and strategic framework are aligned with evolving best practice, remains proportionate and supports continuous raising of standards and practices with respect to the delivery of large, complex, strategic programmes and projects.
• Work with stakeholders to design enhancements to our strategic independent assurance framework to align with broader organisational control frameworks in a proportionate and efficient manner.
• Act as a thought leader and advocate for the introduction of Earned Value Analysis/Management (EVA/M) on major and/or strategic programmes and projects across the organisation.
• Build and develop strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Represent the PMO as a credible expert in the delivery of and independent assurance of large, complex and/or strategic programmes and projects.
• Ensure the skills, competencies, knowledge and best practice procedures are being developed, maintained and leveraged across the Division as appropriate. Provide coaching, mentoring and skills transfer to team members as required to build overall team competencies and capabilities.
• Contribute to development of the Divisional Strategy (Across different divisions), to operational plans and to broader governance and reporting as appropriate. Lead on the delivery of relevant Divisional objectives as/when required.

Essential Candidate requirements

• Third level degree in Computer Science, IT or other relevant are relevant to the role
• Professional certification (IPMA, PMP, PgMP, MSP) preferred
• 7+ Years Project/Programme management, a substantial portion of which should have been with IT or financial services organisations
• Have previously set up, ran (Or held senior position) within a PMO focused on a large financial services organisation or government department with related responsibilities
• Extensive experience in leading large, complex and/or strategic Programmes and projects in a structured project environment.
• Experience of assuring/auditing projects/programmes within an enterprise PMO environment
• Experience in leading client–side Programmes with responsibility for managing and delivery of all constituent projects/work-streams of the enhanced assurance review Programme.
• Extensive experience of a project/programme management life-cycle methodology with associated processes and governance.
• Understanding and experience of applying project, programme and change management models, methodologies and techniques – including earned value analysis and management (EVM) techniques.
• Be resident in the Republic of Ireland and have availability to be onsite 2 days per week in central Dublin

Please note
- All applicants must have immediate availability to work in Ireland and/or the wider EU as our client cannot provide any kind of Visa or Work Permit sponsorship at present.

To Apply:

For more information on this role, please contact
Níall on or
or send current CV along with brief cover letter through this site

Required Skills and exp :

Primary skills are going to be customer facing, working with logistics supply chains, customer escalations, working with Edge Service Providers who are doing the day of installs in each market.

Team need someone with GDC(Google Distributed Cloud) and or PSO experience.

Programme Manager

Contract Programme Management opportunity for someone to oversee a major ERP implementation based around Microsoft Dynamics 365.

The successful candidate will need to have strong stakeholder management skills as well as experience dealing with multiple vendors.

This will begin as a 12 month contract, but as it is a Multi-Year ERP transformation the chance of extension is very high.

Role / opportunity:

• Programme Manager

• 12 Month Daily Rate Contract

• Top of the Market rate

• Collaborate closely with Senior leadership

Skills / experience:

• 8 + experience as a Project manager

• Considerable Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience

Rate:

• €650-680

12 Month Daily Rate Contract

For more information contact Kevin McGovern in confidence on or

Program Manager | €700-€50 daily rate | Remote

Ready to level up your career?

We are seeking a
Program Manager
to join our dynamic, fast paced team on an initial multi-year contract basis.

The Offer:

• Duration:
  Multi-year contract
• Daily Rate:
  0- 0
• Location:
  Remote

Who you'll be.

A Program manager with responsibility for end-to-end oversight and delivery management aligned to the end-client's strategic objectives for a custom-made Learning Management System (LMS) implementation.

What you'll do.

• Act as a Single Point of Contact or Front-channel to end-clients
• Own the entire LMS program delivery. This is a new program designed to build a new and bespoke Learning Management System, due to go live in 2026.
• Be accountable and responsible for all personnel and teams who are participating in all project deliveries for the end-client.
• Coordinate and manage a Program Plan which aligns with end-client Senior Leadership Teams (SLT) and Corporate Strategies.
• Ensure a suitable governance structure and model are in place, which align with those of the company and the end-client.
• Liaise with all stakeholders throughout the service delivery lifecycle, be they those of the company and the end-client, or other third-party vendors.
• Work with the Product Owners and Business Analysts to define the scope of the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for the LMS.
• Manage a Delivery oversight team that provides oversight on all aspects of the program delivery, i.e., sprint development, upstream test phases, release management, DevOps orientation, preparation for Live, etc.
• Manage a Gantt plan that aligns to end-client timelines, captures and ensures all delivery milestones are met. This plan must align the backlog scope against Program Increments and must ensure software increments are released to upstream test environments (SIT, NFT, UAT, etc.) in a timely manner.
• Provide thought-leadership and problem-solving mechanisms to ensure minimal drag factor on the company teams and all blockers, dependencies, and assumptions are addressed in a timely manner.
• Understand the Technology Stack at an operational level. For example: MS .NET 8 Core, React 18, MongoDB, and Postgres DB.
• Work with Product Owners and Scrum Masters to ensure appropriate Scrum delivery models are in place, ensuring a best-practice approach to:
• Management of a product backlog
• Management of a product roadmap and aligned sprint plan
• Determination of Sprint goals
• Prioritization of a product backlog
• Creation and management of epics
• Creation and management of User Stories
• Management of the Definitions of Ready and Done

What you'll have.

• Strong leadership qualities and ability to provide clear direction to teams.
• Experience in P&L management and cost optimization.
• Ability to manage client relationships and drive factors in outcome-based environments.
• Experience in ed tech or LMS development is preferred but not mandatory

Hard skills.

• Experience with JIRA.
• Experience with Agile methodologies, preferably SAFe, Scaling Scrum, or LeSS.
• Proven track record with delivery management for IT Programs.
• Strategic mindset.
• Risk and Budgetary Management.
• Resource and Capacity Management.

Soft Skills and Cultural Fit

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on innovative solutions.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrable leadership experience.
• Strong communication skills.

Interested?

Apply now and join a team that delivers.

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• Lead large-scale ERP transformation initiatives within the pharma sector.
• Manage Oracle Fusion implementation across Finance, Supply Chain, HR, and related modules.
• Drive program governance, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with pharma regulatory and GxP requirements.
• Manage risk, change management, and continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in ERP program management.
• Strong expertise in
  Oracle Fusion Applications
  (Finance, SCM, HCM preferred).
• Experience in
  pharma/healthcare domain
  with regulatory compliance exposure.
• Proven leadership in driving ERP transformations and global rollouts.
• Excellent stakeholder management and vendor coordination.

** Please Note: This role is based in Cork, Ireland. It is hybrid and a 12 month daily rate contract**

Are you ready to take the lead in shaping and delivering cutting-edge cybersecurity programs?

We're looking for a Cybersecurity Program Manager who can bring vision, structure, and energy to a growing portfolio of security initiatives. This role is perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution, driving results while building strong partnerships along the way.

What You'll Do:

• Lead with Impact:
  Own the delivery of key cybersecurity projects, keeping things on track, on budget, and always at the highest standard.
• Be the Connector:
  Act as the go-to person between leadership, technical experts, and external partners, ensuring everyone is aligned and moving in the same direction.
• Keep Things Running Smoothly:
  Oversee budgets, reporting, and governance so programs run like clockwork.
• Spot the Opportunities:
  Stay alert to emerging needs and help shape what comes next in our cybersecurity journey.

What You Bring

• Experience steering complex programs and collaborating across teams, vendors, and consultants.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• A balance of strategic thinking and hands-on problem-solving.

Bonus Points For

• Knowledge of frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, or NIS2.
• Background in industries such as energy, utilities, or other critical infrastructure.

Global Technology Solutions (GTS) at ResMed is a division dedicated to creating innovative, scalable, and secure platforms and services for patients, providers, and people across ResMed. The primary goal of GTS is to accelerate well-being and growth by transforming the core, enabling patient, people, and partner outcomes, and building future-ready operations.

The strategy of GTS focuses on aligning goals and promoting collaboration across all organizational areas. This includes fostering shared ownership, developing flexible platforms that can easily scale to meet global demands, and implementing global standards for key processes to ensure efficiency and consistency.

We are looking for our future Program Manager - Customer Experience to join our Global Technology Solutions team.
The role is based in Ireland, offered remotely with occasional travels.

Let's talk about the team:
The Global Technology Solutions (GTS) - Strategy and Delivery Team is a dynamic group of highly motivated and results-driven professionals dedicated to translating ResMed's strategy into an actionable roadmap.

Our mission is to drive Resmed's strategy forward by working across the organization to:

• Enable strategic alignment and effective cross-functional program execution,
• Fostering innovation and transformation with enterprise-wide practices and
• Enhancing customer experiences with service and UX design.

We have ambitious goals and deliver value continuously, thriving on collaboration, agility, and leveraging technology to deliver business solutions. We are continuously learning, seeking opportunities for growth and accountability for outcomes, all while recognizing the value of enjoying our journey together.

Let's talk about the role:
As a Program Manager - Customer Experience, you will drive transversal and strategic programs across the Customer Solutions ecosystem.

The Program Manager works with cross-functional teams to define the long-term vision, system requirements, operating processes, data needed and user adoption strategy by fostering teams' collaboration and increasing efficiency.

We have a lot of exciting programs ongoing, and among the programs you may be working on depending on priorities, needs, and business alignment could be large scales initiatives, such as CRM or MDM implementation/improvements, and/or more foundational work by contributing to shaping our processes and collaboration tools for the future.

You will be responsible for:

• Coordinate with business units like sales ops, martech, product, distribution and customer service teams to align efforts and share customer insights.
• Monitor change efforts with stakeholders and establish governance to enable change and successful outcomes of the program.
• Manage interdependencies with other major programs
• Collaborate with the wider GTS ecosystem, including our Global Data Platform and Finance Technology team, to ensure the program is aligned with the ResMed GTS strategy.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver Customer Platforms that meet business needs.
• Drive initiatives to ensure a complete and unified view of customers across all touchpoints.
• Monitor the program budgets and timelines
• Measure and report on the effectiveness of the initiatives.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices.
• Provide coaching and guidance to projects managers regarding projects & program management best practices.
• Partner with architect network across the different GTS & product teams.

Let's talk about your qualifications, skills and experience:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Information Technology or a related field, is preferred
• High business judgment and technical experience to partner with our Business and Technology teams to plan, manage and execute on our program roadmap.
• Proven experience in technical and non-technical program management, in a global capacity and in a highly regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of sales, marketing, and customer service processes.
• Exposure and knowledge of the current market trends regarding the Customer Technology space (CRM, ERPs, CDP, MDM, AI solutions…)
• Excellent project management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Skilled in partnering with stakeholders for discovery and delivery, understanding their needs and fostering open communication and teamwork.
• Skills in managing risks, managing change, and ensuring smooth transitions with minimal disruption to ongoing projects and operations.
• Capability to oversee effective program management practices, lead and mentor teams and ensure successful delivery of business outcomes.

Additional information:

• At Resmed, all employees benefit from a bonus plan, the percentage of which depends on your position within the organisation.
• Working from home flexibility
• You also have access to a referral bonus and to Resmed's preferred shareholding programme
• Competitive benefits (Pension, Long-Term Illness Protection, Health Insurance.)
• Internal career opportunity - joining an international fast-pace and massively growing company
• Resmed is an Equal Opportunity Employer

OK, so what's next?
Joining us is more than saying "yes" to making the world a healthier place. It's discovering a career that's challenging, supportive and inspiring. Where a culture driven by excellence helps you not only meet your goals, but also create new ones. We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates. If this sounds like the workplace for you, apply now

Joining us is more than saying "yes" to making the world a healthier place. It's discovering a career that's challenging, supportive and inspiring. Where a culture driven by excellence helps you not only meet your goals, but also create new ones. We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates. If this sounds like the workplace for you, apply now We commit to respond to every applicant.

ROLE: Program Manager | Regulatory (12 mth contract)

LOCATION: Cork

Are you passionate about navigating complex regulatory landscapes and leading cross-functional change? Our Client is looking for a
Regulatory Program Manager
to drive high-impact programs and initiatives across areas such as the
DMA and EU AI Act
. This role is perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of regulation, technology, and business transformation.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The ideal person will establish strong relationships with partners, understand their goals and objectives, and help navigate conflicts and competing priorities with diplomacy and data-driven insights.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the planning, execution, and management of complex cross-functional regulatory programs and initiatives (e.g., DMA, EU AI Act), ensuring alignment with business objectives, compliance requirements, and evolving regulatory landscapes.
• Conduct comprehensive impact assessments on regulatory changes to identify required actions across Business Units and mitigate potential risks
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive the development of project plans, business requirements, solution design, testing, cutover, training, and communications.
• Assess current processes for improvement opportunities and transform broad concepts and business strategies into structured projects. Meet or exceed project milestones (on time, within budget, and scope) through effective resource allocation, issue identification, and risk management.
• Facilitate transparent communication by keeping stakeholders informed throughout the program lifecycle, ensuring regulatory changes and actions are well understood.
• Identify, automate, track, and report on project and program metrics for continuous analysis and improvement.
• Present regularly to leadership on status of Regulatory Program initiatives; escalate, explain, and offer solutions when risks/issues are present.
• Partner with teams across the business to drive critical regulatory activities, fostering collaboration across varying priorities and business interests.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience leading and managing global, complex, end-to-end programs, both technical and non-technical, spanning across multiple cross-functional teams and business units.
• Ability to guide, influence, and align cross-functional teams, effectively manage stakeholder expectations, while fostering team collaboration.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills to clearly organise and convey information across functions and levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent organisation skills with acute attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Curious, flexible and a dedicated problem solver. Listening and learning are key.
• Ability to multi-task, own activities across diverse business units and geographical boundaries.
• Comfortable expressing a point of view and inspiring change and encourage others to identify benefits, risks, and mitigation plans when influencing project decisions
• Efficient with Programs including iCal, Keynote, Mail

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

Experience / Knowledge:

• years senior level experience in delivery of large-scale complex change programmes ideally in a financial services environment.
• Experience in a matrix managed organisation
• Experience in the establishment, training and managing teams comprised of both staff, contractor, and strategic partners.
• Strong financial background including experience of business case development and financial governance
• Excellent communication skills - tailoring communications to suit a mix of audiences
• Deep Functional expertise coupled with a relevant accreditation in their allocated programme/Domain e.g., Credit, Risk, Finance etc

Leadership or Technical

• Strong Relationship-building/influencing/decision making skills are imperative, as they will have to effectively work with senior leaders in cross-functional areas.
• Excellent communication skills - ability to translate strategy into measurable business benefits and vice versa with senior business stakeholders
• Strong influencing skills to challenge/size business solutions and requirements with senior stakeholders

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at

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