Programme Coordinator - Grangegorman Development Agency

Steering Point; Dublin; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Job summary

Steering Point is engaged by the Grangegorman Development Agency to recruit a Programme Coordinator to lead the decarbonisation programme for the Grangegorman Urban Quarter. The role provides strategic leadership across technical, commercial, financial and governance workstreams, guiding concept development through to approval and implementation.

The successful candidate will engage with Government Departments, TU Dublin, HSE, Dublin City Council, utility providers and funding bodies, delivering

Qualifications

• NFQ Level 8 in Business, Engineering, Project Management or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in programme management, energy, commercial development, property, estates management or related sector.
• Experience leading projects with multiple stakeholders and complex governance.
• Experience developing business cases, governance submissions and project approvals.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills; ability to present complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the Agency's decarbonisation programme across technical, commercial, financial and governance workstreams.
• Provide strategic programme leadership from concept development through approval and implementation.
• Oversee programme governance, commercial planning, stakeholder engagement, procurement, risk management and reporting.
• Develop governance, funding and operational arrangements for long-term estate management of Grangegorman Urban Quarter.
• Work with Government Departments, TU Dublin, HSE, Dublin City Council and other stakeholders to manage complex relationships and ensure progression of the programme.

Skills

Project Management

Project Planning

Engineering

Environmental Management

Energy Infrastructure

Property Manager

Estate Management

Education

NFQ Level 8 qualification (Business / Engineering / Project Management)

Job description

Programme Coordinator - Grangegorman Development Agency

Grangegorman Development Agency has exclusively retained Steering Point to lead the search for a Programme Coordinator.

Organisation: The Grangegorman Development Agency (GDA) is a statutory agency established in 2006 by the Irish Government under the Grangegorman Development Agency Act 2005 to undertake one of the largest regeneration and urban design projects within Dublin city for many decades. The GDAs mission is to transform Grangegorman into a vibrant community that encompasses a world-class, integrated and inclusive education, health and community campus and urban quarter. The Agency is responsible for the development of the 30-hectare former St. Brendans Hospital site and works closely with a wide range of stakeholders, including Government Departments, Dublin City Council, the Health Service Executive, Technological University Dublin and the local community. To support the continued development of the Grangegorman Urban Quarter, the GDA is now seeking to appoint a Programme Coordinator.

Programme Coordinator: The Programme Coordinator will lead the development and delivery of the Agency's decarbonisation programme for the Grangegorman Urban Quarter, providing strategic leadership for the transition from fossil fuel-based thermal energy infrastructure to a low-carbon and resilient energy system. The role will provide strategic programme leadership across technical, commercial, financial and governance workstreams and will lead the programme from concept development through approval and implementation. Key responsibilities will include programme governance, commercial planning, stakeholder engagement, project delivery, procurement, risk management and reporting. The Programme Coordinator will also lead the development of the governance, funding and operational arrangements required for the effective long-term management of the Grangegorman Urban Quarter, ensuring that future infrastructure is supported by an integrated and sustainable estate management model. The successful candidate will work closely with Government Departments, TU Dublin, HSE, Dublin City Council, utility providers, funding bodies and other key stakeholders, managing complex relationships and ensuring the successful progression of the programme. Reporting within the senior management structure of the GDA, the Programme Coordinator will play a key role in delivering an important element of the Agency's strategic objectives.

Steering Point will be managing all aspects of this recruitment process on behalf of Grangegorman Development Agency.

Qualification & Experience

• A recognised third-level or professional qualification at minimum NFQ Level 8 in Business, Engineering, Project Management, Property/Real Estate, Public Policy or another relevant discipline.
• A minimum of 7 years experience in programme management, energy, commercial development, property, estates management, project planning/delivery or another relevant sector.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects involving multiple stakeholders and complex governance arrangements.
• Previous experience in a management role within a similar environment.
• Experience developing business cases, governance submissions and project approval documentation.
• Experience managing consultants, contracts and procurement processes.
• Experience working within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Experience of commercial and contractual management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and interpretive skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgement on complex issues.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and provide clear advice on behalf of an organisation.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Strong organisational skills, personal accountability and the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results through others.
• Knowledge of public sector governance and relevant legal, contractual and regulatory frameworks would be advantageous.
• Experience in sustainability, climate action, energy infrastructure or the built environment would be desirable.

Skills

• Project Management
• Project Planning
• Engineering
• Environmental Management
• energy infrastructure
• property manager
• estate management model

Benefits

• pension TPBN1_IJ