About UsDublin Port Company is a State‑owned commercial entity with responsibility for the development and operation of Dublin Port. As Ireland’s largest freight and passenger port, we handle nearly 50% of national trade. Dublin Port operates in a highly competitive environment, providing essential national infrastructure as a Tier 1 port under National Ports Policy and part of the EU TEN‑T Core Network.Located at the heart of Dublin City and connected to the national road and rail networks, we are central to Ireland’s economic and logistical ecosystem. We are currently progressing our Masterplan towards 2040, with significant investment in infrastructure, sustainability, and digital transformation.The RoleDublin Port Company is seeking an ambitious Sustainability Project Manager to play a central role in delivering our sustainability vision for the Port and the wider community. This is a unique opportunity to help shape one of Ireland’s most strategically important infrastructures as we accelerate our transition to a more sustainable, resilient, and environmentally responsible future. As a key member of our ESG team, you will lead and coordinate a diverse programme of sustainability initiatives that underpin the delivery of our Environmental, Sustainability and Governance (ESG) Strategy. In the early stages, your work will focus on environmental transformation projects, including port decarbonisation, biodiversity enhancement, climate adaptation, and broader environmental improvement initiatives, with scope to expand into wider ESG themes over time. You will work collaboratively across the organisation and engage closely with customers, state agencies, regulators, and the broader Dublin Port community. A core part of the role is understanding stakeholder needs, supporting them in achieving their own sustainability ambitions, and ensuring Dublin Port Company is positioned as a leader and enabler of sustainable change. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on driving transformation, influencing positive environmental outcomes, and turning strategic sustainability commitments into real‑world impact.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage a portfolio of sustainability initiatives aligned to DPC’s ESG Strategy, with an early focus on environmental programs.Define project scopes, timelines, budgets, and success metrics to ensure robust planning and delivery.Direct priority sustainability projects, overseeing milestones, risks, resources, and interdependencies.Coordinate cross‑functional project teams, ensuring alignment with ESG priorities and organisational objectives.Integrate sustainability initiatives into operational and capital planning across DPC functions.Provide structured project management guidance and tools to colleagues delivering sustainability initiatives.Establish and maintain standardised governance processes, ensuring consistent documentation, risk management, and reporting.Prepare governance materials for the Head of Engineering & Sustainability and ESG Steering Committee, including updates, risks, and recommendations.Develop and track KPIs to measure project performance, impact, and alignment with ESG Strategy.Produce high‑quality progress reports for senior leadership, including variance analysis and risk mitigation actions.Build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships to support collaboration, compliance, and shared sustainability objectives.Communicate project goals and progress effectively, promoting sustainability awareness across DPC and the wider port community.Other duties to be performed as necessary at the direction of Head of Department.Qualifications And ExperienceMandatoryLevel 8 Science or Engineering qualification in an Environmental or Sustainability related discipline.A minimum of 7 years’ relevant Project Management experience and ability to demonstrate competent knowledge in the fields of Environment or Sustainability.A recognised Project Management qualification e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA, CAPM, or equivalent.DesirableExperience in implementing emission reduction initiatives.Knowledge of decarbonisation technologies, energy systems and policy.Proven ability to develop commercial business cases and secure funding.Our Commitment to DiversityWe value diversity and believe that different perspectives make us stronger. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
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