Programme Manager

Sodexo; Kildare; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing platform

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 Virtual GP

Discounts scheme

Pension plan

Learning & development

Bike to Work

Enhanced benefits

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Senior Technical Programme Manager to lead a portfolio of lifecycle and capital projects across PPP operations in Leinster, Ireland. You will manage an annual capital pipeline of approximately €3–€4 million, delivering projects on time, within budget and to required standards.

Work closely with clients, end users, account teams, procurement and regulatory bodies, providing strong technical and commercial leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Building Services, Surveying, Project Management or related discipline.
• Proven experience in project management.
• Experience in construction, maintenance or similar technical environment.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and construction regulations.
• Experience managing project budgets and finances.
• Strong supplier/contractor management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical programme management of lifecycle and capital projects.
• Develop and maintain detailed programme schedules with budgets and timelines.
• Control budgets of €3–€4 million annually.
• Identify risks and implement mitigations.
• Deliver value engineering while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Coordinate with surveying, engineering, construction, procurement and regulatory teams.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with contractors and suppliers.
• Oversee procurement processes and contract negotiations.
• Review project scopes and ensure deliverability and governance.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and health & safety standards.
• Support teams with cost management and governance.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Risk management

Leadership

Construction knowledge

Commercial awareness

Education

Building Services / Project Management

Job description

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Closing Date:

19/10/2026

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Job Introduction

Location:Leinster, Republic of Ireland
Salary: €70,000 - €75,000 per annum plus Bonus, Car Allowance and Benefits
Contract: Full-time, Permanent, Hybrid

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and highly capable Senior Technical Programme Manager to lead the delivery of a significant portfolio of lifecycle and capital projects across our PPP operations.

With responsibility for an annual capital project pipeline of approximately €3–€4 million, this is a key role responsible for ensuring projects are effectively planned, governed and delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required standards.

You will work closely with clients, end users, account teams, operations, procurement, contractors and senior stakeholders, providing strong technical and commercial leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical programme management and delivery of lifecycle and capital projects.
• Develop and maintain detailed programme schedules, ensuring alignment with budgets, resources and delivery timelines.
• Establish, monitor and control lifecycle and capital budgets of approximately €3–€4 million annually.
• Identify financial and delivery risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Identify and deliver value engineering opportunities while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Coordinate with surveying, engineering, construction, procurement and regulatory teams.
• Provide regular programme updates to senior leadership, clients, stakeholders and external partners.
• Manage relationships with contractors, consultants, suppliers and framework partners.
• Oversee procurement processes, contract negotiations and supplier performance.
• Review project scopes and proposed solutions, challenging assumptions and ensuring deliverability.
• Ensure all capital works comply with relevant legislation, building codes, environmental standards and health & safety requirements.
• Monitor contractor performance and programme delivery, ensuring projects meet agreed cost and timescale requirements.
• Provide governance and technical oversight to operational teams.
• Establish and lead account reconciliation processes for completed works.
• Ensure robust project governance and adherence to organisational processes.
• Support account and operational teams with technical decision-making, cost management and governance.

About You

You will be an experienced project or programme management professional with a strong background in construction, building services, maintenance or a related technical environment.

We are looking for someone who can combine strong technical understanding with commercial awareness, excellent stakeholder management and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

You will ideally have:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Building Services, Surveying, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in project management.
• Experience working within a construction, maintenance or similar technical environment.
• A strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and construction regulations.
• Experience managing project budgets and project finance.
• Strong supply chain and contractor management experience.
• Excellent planning, organisation and coordination skills.
• The ability to identify, assess and manage project risks effectively.
• Strong commercial awareness and a focus on delivering value.
• The ability to maintain focus on day-to-day delivery while also identifying longer-term opportunities.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for a proactive and commercially aware leader who is comfortable operating in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.

Why Sodexo?:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you foryou.

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular high street retailers (also open to friends and family)
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications