PMO Director, Renewables & Large-Scale Energy Programs

Enexa Partners; Newbridge; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer matched pension contributions

Employee development support

Wellbeing & confidential counselling

Subscriptions to professional bodies

Job summary

Enexa Partners, in partnership with an Irish Renewable Energy Power Generation company, seeks a PMO Program Manager to drive large-scale energy development programs (wind, solar, storage, grid) from Newbridge with a hybrid work model.

You will oversee multiple projects, build a high-performing PMO, ensure governance, budgeting, and procurement, and coordinate interfaces across Power, Grid, and Renewables. Senior leadership reports to the Head of Project Management.

Qualifications

• A third-level degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management or a related discipline (Master's degree advantageous).
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Large Scale Energy or Infrastructure Project delivery, with at least 5 in a Leadership role within the Energy Sector delivering Major Energy, Utilities or Infrastructure programs.
• Professional Project Management certification (e.g. PMP or equivalent) is desirable.
• Strong Commercial Acumen and experience in Budget Control, Procurement, Contract Management, and Resource Optimisation.
• Familiarity with Regulatory, Grid, and Planning Frameworks relevant to Energy Infrastructure in Ireland is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to Lead Teams, Manage Stakeholder Relationships, and deliver projects in complex, Multi-Stakeholder settings.
• In-depth knowledge of Project Management Principles, with the ability to steer a number of parallel Large-Scale Energy projects through Development and Construction using a Lean Outsourced Project Management structure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall Energy Park program, establishing clear priorities, accountabilities and delivery expectations.
• Lead and Manage a team of Project Managers, fostering a high-performance culture focused on delivery excellence.
• Establish and uphold strong governance practices across the projects, including adherence to internal processes and standards, reporting protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Act as a Key Liaison with internal and external Stakeholders, and ensure proactive communication, issue resolution, and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage Resource Planning and Procurement activities, including engagement of consultants and contractors, to ensure optimal delivery capacity.
• Oversee Program Budgeting and Financial Forecasting, ensuring projects are delivered within approved funding limits.
• Arrangements on behalf of the business to maximise strategic value and manage risks, delivering clear and executable contracts.
• Identify, assess, and Manage Program-level risks, promoting Continuous Improvement and PMO maturity.
• All employees are expected to co-operate with Health and Safety provisions and welfare.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget control

Procurement

Contract management

Resource optimization

Regulatory knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management or related discipline

Master's degree advantageous

Job description

Enexa Partners, in partnership with an Irish Renewable Energy Power Generation company, seeks a PMO Program Manager to drive large-scale energy development programs (wind, solar, storage, grid) from Newbridge with a hybrid work model.

You will oversee multiple projects, build a high-performing PMO, ensure governance, budgeting, and procurement, and coordinate interfaces across Power, Grid, and Renewables. Senior leadership reports to the Head of Project Management.