An exciting opportunity has arisen for a
Senior Manager Program Manager
to join a global leader in
Medical devices
. This is a
permanent position based in South Dublin
, offering the chance to play a key role in driving innovation across product and technology development programmes. This is a senior leadership role responsible for delivering major R&D and cross-functional projects within a highly regulated environment. The Senior Manager oversees end-to-end project execution, leads global teams, drives strategic alignment, and ensures successful delivery of programs that support the organisation's long-term objectives.
Overall Responsibilities
* Lead and deliver multiple end-to-end R&D programs, ensuring projects meet scope, quality, regulatory, cost, and timeline requirements.
* Coordinate and guide cross-functional and global teams, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing environment.
* Translate organisational strategy into actionable project plans and ensure alignment with broader business objectives.
* Build strong relationships across R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Operations, and senior leadership, maintaining clear and consistent communication.
* Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while developing proactive contingency plans.
* Develop and manage program budgets, optimise resource allocation, and maintain strong cost control.
* Establish KPIs and performance dashboards, reporting progress and outcomes to senior leadership.
* Drive continuous improvement and standardisation in project management processes and tools.
* Ensure full compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements; support internal and external audits.
Requirements – Education & Experience
* Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (Master's preferred).
* PMP certification is an advantage.
* 7+ years
project management experience, including
3 years program management
.
* Experience in a
regulated industry
(medical devices, pharma, etc.) preferred.
* Experience working on
global initiatives
is required.
* Skilled in Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, and advanced project management methodologies.
* Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and audit processes.
Key Skills & Competencies
* Leadership & Mentorship
* Stakeholder Engagement
* Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
* Resource Optimisation
* Strategic Decision-Making
* Change Management
For a confidential discussion about this position in
South Dublin
, please reach out to me directly