Lead Technical Program Manager

Vantage; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Vantage in Dublin is seeking a Lead Technical Program Manager for a 12-month hybrid contract. You will drive complex, cross-team initiatives on our data platform, guiding planning, delivery, and governance with senior stakeholders.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, a strong background in cloud/data analytics, and FinOps awareness. You will influence without authority and coordinate across the organisation. Hybrid work enables onsite three days weekly in Dublin.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in technical programme management or a similar senior role.
• Proven experience leading large, complex technical programmes across multiple teams.
• Strong experience with data platforms and modern cloud/data/analytics environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management, including senior leadership.
• Experience with governance, dependencies, risks, and programme governance.
• Experience with operational excellence and service management.
• Data-driven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Desirable: FinOps, cost planning, or cloud cost management.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex programmes across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Drive intake, planning, prioritisation, and delivery across a major data platform team.
• Work closely with Engineering, Product, Platform, and Business stakeholders.
• Coordinate strategic initiatives, releases, dependencies, risks, and programme governance.
• Drive operational excellence through effective support processes, issue management, and continuous improvement.
• Support FinOps activities including forecasting, cost visibility, capacity planning, and cost optimisation.
• Develop executive-level communications, reporting, and stakeholder updates.
• Influence decisions across organisational boundaries and build alignment around shared outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Data platforms

Cloud/Analytics environments

Problem solving

FinOps / cost management

Influence without authority

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Lead Technical Program Manager – 12-Month Contract, Dublin (Hybrid)

What’s involved:

• Lead complex technical programmes across multiple teams and stakeholders
• Drive intake, planning, prioritisation, and delivery across a major data platform team
• Work closely with Engineering, Product, Platform, and Business stakeholders
• Coordinate strategic initiatives, releases, dependencies, risks, and programme governance
• Drive operational excellence through effective support processes, issue management, and continuous improvement
• Support FinOps activities including forecasting, cost visibility, capacity planning, and cost optimisation
• Develop executive-level communications, reporting, and stakeholder updates
• Influence decisions across organisational boundaries and build alignment around shared outcomes

What you need:

• 8+ years' experience in technical programme management or a similar senior role
• Proven experience leading large, complex technical programmes across multiple teams
• Strong experience working with data platforms and modern cloud/data/analytics environments
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including experience working with senior leadership
• Strong experience managing cross-functional dependencies, risks, and programme governance
• Experience with operational excellence, service management, or support processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach
• Experience with FinOps, financial planning, cost optimisation, or cloud cost management is highly desirable
• Ability to influence without authority and build strong relationships across an organisation
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

What’s on offer:

• Hybrid working – 3 days onsite in Dublin
• 12-month initial contract
• Potential opportunity to move into a permanent position
• Opportunity to join a major global technology and payments organisation and work on strategic data platform initiatives

Vantage Resources is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for engagement and/or employment. An inclusive and diverse workforce is an essential part of our culture and the service we provide to our customers.