Program Manager

eir business talent; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

eir business talent is seeking an experienced IT Program Manager to lead complex HR technology and transformation initiatives. The role requires 5 to 10 years of project and program management experience and a 6-month contract with a hybrid work model (onsite and remote).

The successful candidate will handle end-to-end program delivery, including planning, budgeting, governance, risk management, vendor coordination and executive reporting across HR, IT and business stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Human Resources or a related field.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in project and program management.
• Proven track record of delivering enterprise technology or digital transformation programs.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and multiple workstreams.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Waterfall or Hybrid delivery methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, budgets and resource allocation strategies.
• Drive program governance, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and project management best practices.
• Lead and manage complex HR technology and transformation programs from initiation through delivery.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, dependencies and mitigation plans.
• Coordinate activities across HR, IT, business stakeholders and third-party vendors.
• Monitor program performance and provide regular executive-level status reporting.
• Manage program budgets, forecasting and financial tracking.
• Support change management initiatives to drive successful user adoption.
• Ensure business requirements are translated into effective technology solutions.
• Facilitate governance meetings, steering committees and stakeholder reviews.
• Manage vendor relationships, deliverables and performance against agreed objectives.

Skills

Program management

HR technology

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Risk management

Vendor management

Change management

Executive reporting

Agile

Hybrid delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT / Business / HR

Tools

Workday

SAP SuccessFactors

Oracle HCM

Job description

eir business talentis looking to hire an experienced an experiencedIT Program Manager with 5 to 10 years of project and program management experience to lead complex HR technology and transformation initiatives. This is a 6-month contract position operating under a hybrid work model requiring a combination of onsite and remote work.

The successful candidate will be responsible for end-to-end program delivery, including planning, budget and resource management, governance, risk and dependency management, vendor coordination, and executive reporting. The Program Manager will collaborate closely with HR, IT, business teams and external partners to ensure successful implementation and adoption of technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain program plans, schedules, budgets and resource allocation strategies.
• Drive program governance, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and project management best practices.
• Lead and manage complex HR technology and transformation programs from initiation through delivery.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, dependencies and mitigation plans.
• Coordinate activities across HR, IT, business stakeholders and third-party vendors.
• Monitor program performance and provide regular executive-level status reporting.
• Manage program budgets, forecasting and financial tracking.
• Support change management initiatives to drive successful user adoption.
• Ensure business requirements are translated into effective technology solutions.
• Facilitate governance meetings, steering committees and stakeholder reviews.
• Manage vendor relationships, deliverables and performance against agreed objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Human Resources or a related field.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in project and program management.
• Proven track record of delivering enterprise technology or digital transformation programs.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and multiple workstreams.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Waterfall or Hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing budgets, resources, timelines and executive reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, or equivalent certification.
• Experience with HR technology platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM or similar systems.
• Experience in change management and organizational transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with vendor and third-party partner management.

Key Skills

• Program & Project Management
• HR Technology Implementations
• Stakeholder & Executive Management
• Budget & Resource Management
• Risk & Dependency Management
• Governance & Compliance
• Vendor Management
• Change Management
• Business Transformation
• Strategic Planning

Candidates should hold appropriate RTWs for Ireland i.e. Stamp1G Spousal, Stamp 4, Irish/British/EU passport.

Candidates must be eligible to work full time and long term in the location specified or currently hold a valid appropriate long term work Visa to apply.

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