Program Manager

Hanley Energy; Leinster; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanley Energy invites a Program Manager to lead and coordinate company-wide programs in a manufacturing environment. You will supervise Project Managers, allocate resources, and ensure delivery of quality products on time and within budget.

The role requires PMP certification and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, with 5–7 years of supervisory experience and 3 years in project management. Data Centre experience is valued, with a focus on cost control and customer collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a mechanical, electrical or related discipline.
• Minimum 5–7 years of supervisory/management experience.
• Minimum 3 years of project management experience in manufacturing, development or research environments preferred.
• Data Centre experience is preferred; other sectors considered.
• Commercial experience and driving financial success across programs/projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in management and direction of the Program Management function.
• Identify, hire and train Project Managers and advise subordinates on complex tasks.
• Monitor resources and coordinate workflow for Program Managers.
• Deliver quality products on time and within budget with competitive features.
• Oversee progress of one or more Program Teams and report monthly status to management.
• Communicate with key customers to understand needs and ensure customer perspectives are considered.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Budget & finance

Education

PMP certification

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical or related discipline

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Program Manager will assist in the management and direction of activities in the Program Management function. Supports company-wide programs through subordinate supervisors and/or employees. This role helps drive the implementation of program management strategies, ensuring customer satisfaction and program success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support activities of the Program Management function.
• Identify, hire and train Project Managers as well as advise subordinates in the more complex phases of their work.
• Monitors resources and assists with coordinating the work flow of each Program Manager.
• Manages the delivery of quality products on time, within budget and with competitive features.
• Oversees the progress and activities of one or more Program Teams, issuing a monthly report, managing individual programs on an as needed basis
• Communicates with key customers to understand their needs, preferences, and perspectives. Ensures that the customer’s perspective is fully considered in course of development of programs.
• Leads a team to achieve timely, within budget results, with products and processes that meet or exceed requirements.
• Clearly articulates program status to senior management and develops creative approaches to address program challenges.
• Establishes project strategy, executes the plan and measures results.
• Leads project planning and commitment process.
• Provides valuable input to senior management on making decisions regarding the appropriate risk when there is substantial program impact.
• Maintains project transparency through formal, written communications and reporting status systems.
• Anticipates opportunities for proactive solutions. Manage conflict situations to result in win-win outcomes.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification required
• Knowledge of organization’s operating policies and procedures required
• Expert knowledge of organization’s culture and guiding principles
• Previous experience in manufacturing environment
• Prior experience in customer interface
• Strong operational and financial knowledge required
• Substantial knowledge of Jabil and demonstrated ability to leverage organization
• Consultative skills (ability to understand true customer needs)
• Good communications skills
• Distinctive problem solving leader
• Demonstrated team leadership capabilities
• Should have the following personal characteristics: strong leader, professional, hard charging, detail-oriented, reliable, calm under fire, creative
• Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and e-mail skills required

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree required (Mechanical, Electrical or related discipline)
• Minimum 5-7 years work-related experience required in a supervisory/management role and
• Minimum 3 years project management experience within a manufacturing, development or research environment preferred Or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Data Centre experience is preferred however candidates from other sectors will be considered, including Power Generation, Semiconductor, Aerospace or with transferable Program Management experience
• The Program Manager will be expected to have Commercial experience and help drive the financial success of a number of Programs and Projects simultaneously
• Experience in Ownership of Risk and Issue Management, including mitigation and elimination to the satisfaction of Hanley and the Customer/s"
• Have Client facing experience with significant management of Schedule milestones, Acceleration and Delay, Non Recurring Engineering (NRE), Design Development and a practical approach to problem solving are desirable"