Strategic Programmes Manager
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Strategic Programmes Manager Abbey Quarter with Hybrid working Tirlán Tirlán is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie, and GAIN Animal Nutrition. We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA, and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world while safeguarding our environment for future generations. Role Profile We have an opportunity for an experienced professional to work with our team on strategic programmes and projects. This role offers an exciting opportunity to help create and enable new business practices and develop new ways of working to support our business. Responsibilities
- Manage the end-to-end delivery of a number of strategic programmes/projects for Tirlán.
- Ensure the successful delivery of projects to agreed plan, time, and budget, while ensuring that the deliverables meet the underlying business case.
- Lead and manage project teams from concept and initiation through to planning, execution, and transition to BAU through closure.
- Particular focus on application of the needed governance structures and reporting on programme/project milestones and deliverables.
- Early identification of the key performance measures to manage the project and instil a rigorous set of interim checkpoints to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Create and manage project plans ensuring appropriate feedback and buy-in from all functional groups.
- Understand the perspectives and requirements of different stakeholders.
- Proactively assess project issues and facilitate mitigation plans to ensure success.
- Present status updates and report on potential issues and mitigation plans to the steering group.
- Serve/act as the primary liaison between stakeholders.
- Facilitate regular team meetings while keeping stakeholders updated on progress.
- Collaborate and coordinate with teams, both internal and external, for specific tasks relating to the project.
- Analyse and keep abreast of industry trends and best practices to ensure they align with the company’s strategic goals and objectives.
- Identify opportunities for improvements and development in the organisation.
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
- 5+ years’ experience in an adjacent work discipline, especially across people and change.
- Ideally previous experience managing complex programmes/projects.
- In-depth knowledge and practical experience of best-practice project management methods.
- PMP or other certification desirable.
- Experience working across a matrix organisational structure.
- Strong analysis, problem resolution, negotiation, judgement, and decision-making skills.
- Good communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
- Ability to display a high degree of professionalism in dealing with senior management.
- Enthusiastic, motivated team player.
- Comfortable working in an adaptive role and leading others through a series of change management activities.
- Hybrid working (flex Fridays).
- Free parking incl. EV charging – where applicable.
- On-site gym free to use for employees.
- Parenting room.
- Work/life balance and collaborative work culture.
- Career progression opportunities.
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