Executive Strategy & Projects Manager

Jobtailor; Ireland; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Ireland is seeking a seasoned Chief of Staff/PMO professional to partner with the CEO, shaping strategic priorities and driving key cross-functional initiatives. You will oversee project delivery, plan development, and performance tracking while coordinating leadership rhythms and annual plans.

The role requires 5+ years in PM/strategy roles, strong communication, and experience in regulated international settings.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in business, engineering, sciences, technology or equivalent.
• Recognised project or programme management qualification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum, or equivalent).
• 5+ years of experience in project or programme management, strategy, consulting, chief-of-staff roles, or senior business support.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional projects to plan on budget and to strict deadlines.
• Experience supporting or working directly with a CEO, senior leadership team or Board is strongly desirable.
• Experience in consumer health, medtech, pharmaceuticals, FMCG or another regulated international commercial environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as a thought partner to the CEO, shaping strategic priorities.
• Support the execution of the CEO’s strategic agenda.
• Prepare high-quality briefings, papers, and presentations for the CEO.
• Coordinate communication flows in and out of the CEO’s office.
• Lead delivery of cross-functional strategic projects on behalf of the CEO.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans and risk registers for the CEO’s priority portfolio.
• Support the CEO in tracking performance against strategic goals.
• Coordinate the leadership operating rhythm and annual planning cycles.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships across the business.
• Streamline workflows and improve how the business runs.

Skills

Project management

Programme management

Strategic planning

Risk management

Analytical skills

Budget management

Deadline management

Commercial literacy

Cross-functional delivery

Workflow improvement

Education

Degree-level qualification in business, engineering, sciences, technology or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft 365

Adobe Suite

Project management tools

Job description

Jobtailor in Ireland is seeking a seasoned Chief of Staff/PMO professional to partner with the CEO, shaping strategic priorities and driving key cross-functional initiatives. You will oversee project delivery, plan development, and performance tracking while coordinating leadership rhythms and annual plans.

The role requires 5+ years in PM/strategy roles, strong communication, and experience in regulated international settings.