Strategic Technical Programme Leader – Capital Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Car Allowance

Benefits

Job summary

Sodexo Ireland is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead a portfolio of lifecycle and capital projects within our PPP operations. You’ll manage a €3–€4 million annual capital pipeline, ensuring safe, on-time delivery within budget and to quality standards.

You will coordinate with clients, end users, procurement, operations and regulators, providing technical and commercial leadership across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Building Services, Surveying, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience working within a construction, maintenance or similar technical environment.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Risk management

Commercial awareness

Leadership

Planning & coordination

Education

Building Services

Surveying

Project Management

Job description

Sodexo Ireland is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead a portfolio of lifecycle and capital projects within our PPP operations. You’ll manage a €3–€4 million annual capital pipeline, ensuring safe, on-time delivery within budget and to quality standards.

You will coordinate with clients, end users, procurement, operations and regulators, providing technical and commercial leadership across the project lifecycle.