Senior PD Program Manager

Jobtailor; Galway; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Ireland seeks an experienced Operations leader to steer integration, new product development, and commercialization with a focus on reliability and scalability. You will serve on the Core Team as the voice of Operations, guiding scope, timelines and governance across global teams.

The role requires 7+ years in engineering-led programs, with strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex cross-functional programs in regulated environments.
• Proven ability to drive product integration, transfer or scale-up efforts.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate in ambiguous, fast-changing settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead Operations strategy and execution across integration, new product development, and commercialization.
• Voice of Operations on Core Team, shaping program direction and decisions.
• Define scope, timelines, and governance across multiple workstreams.
• Plan integration across manufacturing, supply chain, and quality systems.
• Partner cross-functionally to balance standardization with critical knowledge preservation.
• Shape manufacturing and supply chain strategies with internal and external partners.
• Establish performance metrics and drive DRM for reliable, scalable products.
• Serve as primary Operations liaison across Core Team and leadership.
• Influence stakeholders and establish governance, comms, and escalation paths.
• Lead a global, cross-functional Operations team aligned to program needs.
• Address capability and capacity with leaders, fostering accountability and problem-solving.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Program management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Governance & escalation

Problem solving

Lead/manufacturing & supply chain

Product integration experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering or related

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead Operations strategy and execution across integration, new product development, and commercialization phases
• Serve as the Voice of Operations on the Core Team, shaping program direction, trade-offs, and decisions
• Define and drive program scope, timelines, and governance, balancing priorities, risks, and resources across integration and next-generation product development workstreams
• Define and execute integration plans across manufacturing, supply chain, and quality systems, managing risks and ensuring continuity of supply and product knowledge
• Partner cross-functionally to drive aligned execution, balancing standardization with preservation of critical product and organizational knowledge
• Shape and lead the execution of manufacturing and supply chain strategies across internal and external partners to ensure readiness for launch and scale
• Establish performance metrics and drive Design for Reliability and Manufacturability (DRM) to deliver robust, scalable products with predictable cost and performance
• Serve as the primary Operations liaison across Core Team and functional leadership, ensuring alignment on strategy, priorities, and execution
• Influence and negotiate across stakeholders while establishing effective governance, communication, and escalation pathways
• Lead and influence a global, cross-functional Operations team, aligning resources and capabilities to program and integration needs
• Partner with functional leaders to address capability and capacity needs while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and structured problem-solving

Requirements

• Minimum NFQ Level 8 Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering or a related discipline with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
• Or Masters degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience leading complex, cross‑functional programs in a regulated environment
• Proven experience leading programs across new product development and product integration, transfer, or scale‑up environments
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast‑evolving environments and manage multiple concurrent priorities
• Strong Operations leadership experience, with depth across manufacturing, supply chain, or process development
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.