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4 weeks ago


Cork, Ireland Morgan McKinley Full time

We are seeking an accomplished and dynamic Senior Programme Manager of Software Projects to lead a high-performing team of project managers and ensure the successful delivery of complex software initiatives. This role combines leadership, strategy, and execution, with a focus on aligning projects to business priorities, managing cross-functional collaboration, and driving continuous improvement in delivery practices.

Responsibilities

- Provide strategic oversight of a multi-project software delivery portfolio, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and priorities.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software project managers, fostering a high-performance, delivery-focused culture.
- Define and manage programme scope, objectives, timelines, budgets, and success metrics in collaboration with senior stakeholders.
- Oversee governance, reporting, and risk management for all programme initiatives.
- Ensure consistent application of programme management frameworks, tools, and best practices.
- Champion Agile and hybrid delivery methodologies, embedding continuous improvement across teams.
- Manage interdependencies between projects to maximise efficiency and value delivery.
- Provide regular, transparent programme status updates to executive leadership.
- Build strong relationships across engineering, product, QA, operations, and other business functions to ensure delivery success.
- Drive innovation in programme and portfolio management processes to enhance speed, quality, and predictability of delivery.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field (Master's degree advantageous).
- 7+ years' experience in software programme and project management, including 3+ years in a senior leadership role.
- Demonstrated success in overseeing complex, multi-stream software delivery portfolios.
- Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile frameworks, and scaled Agile delivery models.
- Proven ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across multiple functions.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency in portfolio and programme management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, Confluence, Azure DevOps).
- Professional certifications such as PgMP, MSP, PMP, or SAFe highly desirable.



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