Project Manager (Senior Executive Officer/Capital Programmes)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager (Senior Executive Officer level) to join a high-performing public sector organisation. This is a key middle management role offering exposure to strategic capital investment decisions and involvement in high-profile projects that enhance the higher education landscape.
Reporting to a Senior Manager, the successful candidate will play a central role in delivering programmes and driving impactful project outcomes.
For You:
- Location: Dublin 4
- Contract: Fixed-term Until January 2027
Key Responsibilities
Project & Programme Delivery
- Manage or support projects across the full lifecycle, from concept to implementation
- Oversee delivery of capital projects in collaboration with higher education stakeholders
- Monitor performance of external service providers and delivery partners
- Ensure alignment of project design, tender documentation, and delivery with requirements
- Assess and review investment proposals and support decision-making processes
Financial & Strategic Oversight
- Support project appraisal processes, including business cases and financial analysis
- Ensure compliance with national policy, planning, and procurement frameworks
- Monitor and report on programme expenditure and financial performance
- Prepare regular progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Manage funding processes including requisitions, disbursement, and profiling
Systems, Processes & Strategy
- Contribute to the development and improvement of systems, procedures, and guidance
- Support strategic planning and programme delivery initiatives
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date programme data and reporting systems
Stakeholder & Team Engagement
- Collaborate with internal teams, senior leadership, and external partners
- Support and mentor junior team members
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team environment
Additional Duties
- Participate in broader projects and initiatives as required
- Undertake additional responsibilities assigned by senior management
Requirements
- Minimum Level 7 degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Engineering, Surveying, Project Management, Finance, Economics or similar)
- Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience, ideally within construction, capital investment, or project delivery environments
- Strong project management and organisational skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Experience working independently and taking ownership of projects
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate and challenge data
Desirable
- Knowledge of capital investment frameworks, infrastructure guidelines, or climate-related policies
- Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMI or equivalent)
- Understanding of procurement and compliance requirements
- Advanced Excel skills (modelling, reporting, analysis)
- Experience with reporting/visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau)
- Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Project, ArcGIS, or AutoCAD
Key Competencies
- Strategic Thinking & Future Planning
- Evidence-Based Decision Making
- Leadership & Team Development
- Effective Communication & Collaboration
For more information please apply through the link provided for the attention of Megan Murray or call 01 638 4400 or email megan.murray@osborne.ie
If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided
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