Programme Manager - (Onsite) Salary: 90-100k (DOE) Role: Fully Onsite Location: Shannon, Co. Clare (IRE) 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.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for establishing a structured project management process tailored to our clients' needs and aligned with industry best practices, driving consistent application across all projects.
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 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.
Product Development exposure Exposure to Product development across the full lifecycle - ideation / planning / approvals / manufacturing / post-delivery.
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).
Quality Assurance Implement quality control processes to ensure that project deliverables meet established standards, technical specifications, and client requirements.
Team Leadership Contribute to the vision and incremental development of a PMO structure to support future projects.Qualifications 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) Strong working knowledge of project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches - with certifications being advantageous (PMP / Prince2).
Ability to work credibly with cross-functional teams, including software, electronic hardware, and mechanical engineering.
Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar project management software.
Background in high-volume manufacturing and supply chain processes, ideally within electronics or similar industries (physical product based).
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.
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