Job Title: Head of Project Management
We are seeking a seasoned project management professional to lead the establishment and operation of our Project Management Office (PMO) overseeing diverse renewable energy infrastructure projects.
Main Responsibilities:
* Strategic Leadership:
* Establish and lead the PMO function, ensuring alignment with our strategic goals and the Stage Gate process for project delivery.
* Develop and implement project delivery frameworks, processes, and governance structures that support scalable and efficient execution of major infrastructure projects.
* Drive a culture of accountability, performance excellence, and continuous improvement across the PMO team.
* Oversight:
* Oversee the full lifecycle of all assigned renewable energy infrastructure projects—from early-stage development through construction and handover to Asset Management & Trading.
* Establish standards for wider project management in the company on other areas (such as peatland rehab and public good).
* Ensure robust planning, risk management, and resource allocation across programmes.
* Manage interdependencies across projects, resolving conflicts and ensuring optimal sequencing and resource utilisation.
* Budget & Resource Management:
* Develop and manage multi-year programme budgets in collaboration with finance and project managers.
* Monitor capital and operational expenditure against forecasts, ensuring efficient use of resources and timely identification of variances.
* Lead the development and maintenance of integrated resource plans, ensuring the right skills and capacities are in place across the project portfolio.
* Ensure alignment between project delivery schedules, resource needs, and procurement strategies.
* Stakeholder Engagement:
* Act as the key interface between the PMO and internal service providers including planning, engineering, procurement, grid, commercial, finance, and legal teams.
* Represent the PMO in senior leadership forums and with external stakeholders including regulators, partners, and suppliers.
* Ensure effective stakeholder communication, reporting, and governance at all stages of the project lifecycle.
* People Management:
* Ensure employee Health and Safety is a priority for all activities.
* Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing PMO team, ensuring capability development and succession planning.
* Set clear objectives and performance metrics for the PMO team, fostering a collaborative and high-achievement culture.
* Promote diversity, inclusion, and employee engagement.
* Performance Management & Reporting:
* Define and manage KPIs for project delivery performance across all dimensions—time, cost, quality, scope, and risk.
* Provide regular and insightful programme reporting to senior executives and governance bodies.
* Ensure learnings from project delivery are captured and embedded in future project execution approaches.
* Proactively participate in the Performance Management process to ensure delivery of own, and the wider team's, objectives.
The Ideal Candidate:
* Education & Qualifications:
* Degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related discipline.
* Professional certification in Project or Programme Management desirable.
* Experience:
* Minimum 10+ years of experience in project and programme management within the energy, infrastructure, or related sectors.
* Proven leadership experience managing large, cross-functional teams and complex project portfolios.
* Demonstrated experience in budget management and resource planning at both a programme and project level.
* Strong understanding of the renewable energy landscape in Ireland and/or internationally.
* Familiarity with regulatory, grid, and planning frameworks relevant to energy infrastructure in Ireland.
* An ability to engage with key stakeholders including Government Departments & NewEra as necessary to drive project pipeline forward.
* Strategic thinker with strong business and commercial acumen.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* High proficiency in project management methodologies and tools, with a focus on delivering projects on time and within approved budgets.
* Strong financial and commercial awareness with budget accountability experience.
* Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity, and to work effectively under pressure.
* Strong commitment to safety, sustainability, and quality.