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Job Summary
Job Title: Program Lead
Location:
Ireland
Experience:
815 years (depending on program scale)
Employment Type:
Fulltime
Role Overview
The Program Lead is responsible for endtoend ownership of complex crossfunctional programs. This role ensures that strategic initiatives are planned executed and delivered on time within scope and aligned with business objectives. The Program Lead works closely with senior stakeholders project managers product owners and functional teams to drive outcomes and manage risks.
Key Responsibilities
Program Strategy & Governance
Own the overall program vision roadmap and delivery strategy
Translate business goals into executable program plans
Establish program governance cadence and reporting mechanisms
Ensure alignment with organizational priorities and KPIs
Execution & Delivery
Oversee multiple interdependent projects within the program
Track milestones dependencies risks and issues across workstreams
Ensure delivery against timelines budget and quality benchmarks
Drive decisionmaking and unblock escalations proactively
Stakeholder Management
Act as the primary point of contact for senior leadership
Communicate program status risks and outcomes clearly and regularly
Facilitate alignment across business technology and operations teams
Influence without authority to drive shared ownership
Financial & Risk Management
Manage program budgets forecasts and cost controls
Identify assess and mitigate programlevel risks
Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards
Team Leadership & Collaboration
Mentor project managers and workstream leads
Promote best practices in program and project management
Foster a culture of accountability transparency and continuous improvement
Required Skills & Competencies
Program & Project Management
Strong experience managing large complex crossfunctional programs
Expertise in Agile Waterfall or hybrid delivery models
Proficiency with tools like Jira MS Project Azure DevOps Smartsheet etc.
Leadership & Communication
Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills
Strong problemsolving and decisionmaking capabilities
Ability to manage ambiguity and fastchanging priorities
Business & Analytical Skills
Strategic thinking with strong business acumen
Ability to analyze data and translate insights into actions
Experience with budgeting forecasting and benefit realization
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Engineering Business or related field
MBA or relevant certifications preferred (PMP PgMP SAFe PRINCE2)
Success Metrics
Ontime and onbudget delivery of programs
Achievement of defined business outcomes and benefits
Stakeholder satisfaction and engagement
Reduction in program risks delays or execution gaps
