7 Managing Director jobs in Ireland

Role: Managing Director Location: Kilkenny Job Type: Permanent/Full Time Start Date: As soon as possible Overview Noel Group are working with a leading Electrical Contracting Company established in 1996 and based in Kilkenny, with over 120 professionals. The company has a strong reputation for quality, safety, and employee development. With operations across Dublin, Waterford, Cork, and Limerick, the business continues to grow with a people-first, high-performance culture. They are seeking a commercially minded and operationally hands-on Managing Director to lead the business and drive continued growth. This is a site-based role in Kilkenny and will require regular site visits across regional project locations. The successful candidate will bring strategic oversight, leadership structure, and commercial expertise to the business, while working closely with the existing Director during a 12-month handover period. Key Responsibilities * Provide strategic and operational leadership across the organisation. * Lead and manage the following teams: - Contract Managers - Estimating - Accounts - Purchasing - Maintenance - IT & Administration - Testing * Work closely with current Director/Owner for onboarding and phased handover. * Oversee commercial performance and ensure profitable project delivery. * Embed scalable processes and systems to support business growth. * Drive a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement. * Represent the company with clients, partners, and stakeholders. Ideal Candidate Profile * Proven leadership experience at Managing Director, Operations Director, or General Manager level. * Background in electrical contracting, M&E, construction, or a related industry. * Strong commercial acumen and understanding of project-based businesses. * Effective team leader with a people-first mindset and ability to develop talent. * Comfortable with both strategic thinking and day-to-day operational oversight. * Based in or willing to relocate to Kilkenny (on-site presence required) Skills: Managing Director General Manager Operations Director Electrical Construction

We have been retained by a European Real Estate Asset Manager to appoint a Managing Director to its Residential Property platform. As Managing Director you will take full responsibility of company strategy and P&L.  Key Responsibilities Hold full P&L accountability for the Irish portfolio, ensuring financial targets are met or exceeded.Develop and implement asset and property management strategies focused on profit maximisation through effective R/M and CAPEX budget management.Establish and maintain new operational standards, introducing disruption and innovation to the Irish real estate market.Provide strategic leadership to Leasing, Operations, and Regional teams, aligning them with the company’s vision and goals.Act as a key advisor to development and construction teams to ensure operational efficiency from project inception.Drive leasing success, lease-up and hit rental targets ahead of practical completion.Collaborate with the Board of Directors to evaluate portfolio performance and guide long-term property goals.

Qualifications & Experience

Proven leadership experience in property asset management, or real estate operations.Strong financial acumen with full P&L responsibility.Demonstrated success in strategic planning and execution.Experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving organisational change.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Familiarity with development and construction processes is a plus.To discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact Diarmuid Clancy via  or apply directly via the link provided. 

Principal Connections - executive search has been retained by a leading provider of engineering and capital equipment services, with a significant and expanding presence across Ireland, to appoint for the pivotal leadership role of Managing Director, Ireland. THE POSITION The Managing Director, Ireland will assume full responsibility for the strategy, growth, and performance of the Irish operations across multiple locations, ensuring close alignment with the wider group strategic plan. With accountability for delivering sustainable revenue and profitability, the appointee will strengthen the organisation's standing as a trusted service provider, upholding the highest standards of operational excellence, safety, and customer satisfaction. Reporting internationally to the Group, the successful candidate will inspire and lead a high-performing executive team, embedding a culture defined by accountability, performance, and continuous improvement. They will spearhead initiatives that drive competitiveness, build enduring stakeholder relationships, and generate value for both the business and its customers. As an ambassador for the organisation, they will embody its values and engage effectively with customers, partners, and external stakeholders, enhancing market presence and influence. REQUIREMENTS Candidates will demonstrate a proven record of achievement at Managing Director level, or in a comparable senior leadership role, ideally gained within capital equipment, industrial services, logistics, engineering, construction, maintenance, repair and operations sectors, or in supply to these industries. They will combine strong commercial and financial acumen with the leadership, strategic thinking, and determination required to deliver growth in a competitive marketplace. Exposure to mergers and acquisitions would be advantageous, though not essential. An ability to lead and inspire an ambitious executive team, while operating effectively within a group structure, will be essential. Equally important will be the capacity to build enduring customer relationships and to consistently deliver results. REMUNERATION This role represents an exceptional career opportunity for an ambitious leader seeking to make a lasting impact. The successful candidate will be empowered to lead a respected and expanding organisation, shaping the future of its operations in Ireland and contributing meaningfully to its continued success. A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered, inclusive of car, performance-related bonus, and additional benefits. HOW TO APPLY To apply, please submit a Curriculum Vitae by email to Principal Connections via the online 'Apply Option' available in strictest confidence, for the immediate attention of: Darren McCabe, Partner. For a confidential discussion please contact Darren McCabe, Partner on . ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Principal Connections is acting as an employment agency and has been retained to manage this important appointment process. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. Candidates for this post will be sourced through both an advertised selection and executive search process. Only applications submitted through the available online application options or via the email address provided where a print advertisement will be considered. Please note that any offer of employment will be made subject to satisfactory reference checks as well as any other background checks and/or assessments deemed appropriate to the process. By applying for this vacancy with Principal Connections, you accept the Term's & Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Cookies Policy which can be found on our website. ABOUT PRINCIPAL CONNECTIONS Principal Connections is a leading executive search and leadership consulting firm serving organisations across Ireland, the United Kingdom and internationally. We are also part of Agilium Worldwide LLC (Est. 1984), independently ranked one of the world's top global executive search groups. (55+ offices, 30+ countries, 250+ consultants). Visit our other Live Assignments Skills: Managing Director General Manager Chief Executive Officer Chief Commercial Officer Chief Operating Officer

Principal Connections - executive search has been retained by a leading provider of engineering and capital equipment services, with a significant and expanding presence across Ireland, to appoint for the pivotal leadership role of Managing Director, Ireland. THE POSITION The Managing Director, Ireland will assume full responsibility for the strategy, growth, and performance of the Irish operations across multiple locations, ensuring close alignment with the wider group strategic plan. With accountability for delivering sustainable revenue and profitability, the appointee will strengthen the organisation's standing as a trusted service provider, upholding the highest standards of operational excellence, safety, and customer satisfaction. Reporting internationally to the Group, the successful candidate will inspire and lead a high-performing executive team, embedding a culture defined by accountability, performance, and continuous improvement. They will spearhead initiatives that drive competitiveness, build enduring stakeholder relationships, and generate value for both the business and its customers. As an ambassador for the organisation, they will embody its values and engage effectively with customers, partners, and external stakeholders, enhancing market presence and influence. REQUIREMENTS Candidates will demonstrate a proven record of achievement at Managing Director level, or in a comparable senior leadership role, ideally gained within capital equipment, industrial services, logistics, engineering, construction, maintenance, repair and operations sectors, or in supply to these industries. They will combine strong commercial and financial acumen with the leadership, strategic thinking, and determination required to deliver growth in a competitive marketplace. Exposure to mergers and acquisitions would be advantageous, though not essential. An ability to lead and inspire an ambitious executive team, while operating effectively within a group structure, will be essential. Equally important will be the capacity to build enduring customer relationships and to consistently deliver results. REMUNERATION This role represents an exceptional career opportunity for an ambitious leader seeking to make a lasting impact. The successful candidate will be empowered to lead a respected and expanding organisation, shaping the future of its operations in Ireland and contributing meaningfully to its continued success. A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered, inclusive of car, performance-related bonus, and additional benefits. HOW TO APPLY To apply, please submit a Curriculum Vitae by email to Principal Connections via the online 'Apply Option' available in strictest confidence, for the immediate attention of: Darren Mc Cabe, Partner. For a confidential discussion please contact Darren Mc Cabe, Partner on. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Principal Connections is acting as an employment agency and has been retained to manage this important appointment process. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. Candidates for this post will be sourced through both an advertised selection and executive search process. Only applications submitted through the available online application options or via the email address provided where a print advertisement will be considered. Please note that any offer of employment will be made subject to satisfactory reference checks as well as any other background checks and/or assessments deemed appropriate to the process. By applying for this vacancy with Principal Connections, you accept the Term's & Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Cookies Policy which can be found on our website. ABOUT PRINCIPAL CONNECTIONS Principal Connections is a leading executive search and leadership consulting firm serving organisations across Ireland, the United Kingdom and internationally. We are also part of Agilium Worldwide LLC (Est. 1984), independently ranked one of the world's top global executive search groups. (55+ offices, 30+ countries, 250+ consultants). Visit our other Live Assignments Skills: Managing Director General Manager Chief Executive Officer Chief Commercial Officer Chief Operating Officer

Job Title: Employee Success Advisor - HR Operations & Knowledge Management Location: Dublin, Ireland Level: Tier 1 HR Policy Support About the Role We are looking for a passionate and proactive Employee Success Advisor to join our HR Operations & Knowledge Management team in Dublin. This is a Tier 1 level role, focused on delivering high-quality, policy-aligned support to employees and managers across the EMEA region. This role blends HR service delivery, knowledge content management, and customer-first support. You'll play a key role in enhancing the employee experience through accurate case handling, content-driven self-service, and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Provide first-line HR policy support to employees and managers Deliver exceptional customer service, ensuring timely, accurate, and empathetic responses to HR queries. Maintain and improve the knowledge content ecosystem by identifying gaps, writing/updating articles, and ensuring content is accessible and effective. Champion case deflection by using insights and AI tools to improve self-service and reduce case volumes. Support projects that enhance case handling, service catalog design, and AI-driven support tools. Analyze support trends and collaborate globally to improve workflows and shift volume from Tier 1 to Tier 0. Act as a subject matter expert in core HR processes such as time off, benefits, employee data changes, and Workday transactions. Ensure data accuracy and confidentiality in all employee interactions. Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system and process enhancements. Collaborate cross-functionally on content audits, process improvements, and scalable support initiatives. Use case metrics and SLA data to drive service excellence and improve user experience. Required Skills & Experience Bachelor's degree required. 3-4 years of experience in HR operations, shared services, or content management. Strong writing skills with experience creating or maintaining knowledge base content. Understanding of case deflection, content optimization, and agent enablement strategies. Proficiency in Workday HCM, or similar HR systems. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and identify improvement opportunities. High attention to detail and a structured approach to process delivery. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-first mindset. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, global environment. Experience with AI-powered support models, bots, or virtual agents is a plus. Language skills in German or French are a plus, but not required. Reed Specialist Recruitment is an Employment Agency and an Employment Business for permanent and temporary recruitment. In response to your application Reed will contact you by phone, email or SMS to discuss it and related opportunities. You can opt out at any time using the links provided. Skills: Policy Support HR Systems Proficiency Case Deflection & AI Tools

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Amazon Central Technical Operations Services (CTOS) maintains high availability for the Amazon Retail Website and is the team that provides the first line of incident response to protect it. We make customer impacting events shorter, less frequent, severe, and impactful by providing large scale incident and response management. The Amazon Retail Website has hundreds of millions of customers globally who can be impacted by these types of incidents; the work we do to mitigate them helps real people at a tremendous scale. The CTOS team is front-and-center in driving down event duration by utilizing their deep technical expertise, operational experience, knowledge of best practices, and effective usage of incident management tools.
This position will be part of a globally distributed team of 45+ professionals across Seattle, Austin, Dublin, and Sydney providing around the clock coverage. As a System Development Manager for the Dublin site, you will manage the regional team consisting of 14 engineers. You will lead the day-to-day delivery and execution of the Incident Management function and lead System Development tooling to improve service delivery and protect availability of the Retail website and internal corporate environments. It is a complex and constantly changing space, operating across dozens of countries, consisting of thousands of cloud-based services, built and maintained by tens of thousands of engineers, and serving hundreds of millions of customers. When it experiences major issues, your team will respond within minutes to ensure the best course of action is taken and impacts are minimized. This experience will expose you to everything Amazon has to offer, providing opportunity to interact with and influence leaders from across the Stores and Corporate businesses. We are an agile team with significant impact. If you can think big and want to be a part of a fast-moving team breaking new ground at Amazon.com, and you meet the qualifications below, we would like to speak with you!
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor degree or higher in Computer Science or related field.
- 8+ years of software development experience.
- Experience of having worked in at least one modern object-oriented programming language such as Java or C++.
- Proven track record of shipping large complex scalable systems/applications in an agile environment.
- Experience with professional software engineering best practices such as Agile project management, coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong analytic and problem solving skills.
- Strong leadership, project planning, communication and execution skills
- Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels
- Confidence to drive and manage large conference calls
- Understanding of routing protocols to help facilitate troubleshooting and remediation of networking issues
- Experience dealing effectively with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure
- Strong analytic and problem solving skills.
- Experience with large scale distributed systems.
- Experience of building solutions using AWS technologies.
- Experience with distributed services oriented architectures
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