Job Title:
Senior Programme Manager
Job Description:
This position plays a key role in leading the strategic analysis, planning and implementation of regional and national initiatives and programmes across the Capital Programmes Unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for collecting, analysing and interpreting data to inform evidence-based policy decisions.
The Senior Programme Manager will oversee the development and implementation of programmes that drive investment in areas such as student accommodation, Higher Education Public Private Partnership (HE PPP) and others. They will work closely with Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), Government Bodies, private sector partners and other stakeholders to deliver impact.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the future of key areas the Unit is tasked with addressing, including student accommodation, HE PPP and others. They will collaborate with key decision-makers in government, academia and industry to drive meaningful change.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement evidence-based strategies to address key infrastructural challenges in the Higher Education sector.
* Design and oversee programmes and investment models, ensuring value for money, financial sustainability and efficient delivery.
* Work with policymakers to shape funding mechanisms and legislation that support future capital investment across key areas of the Unit.
* Oversee the rollout of capital funding initiatives, ensuring alignment with policy objectives, financial regulations and the Infrastructure Guidelines.
* Develop investment frameworks, financial models and incentive schemes to support HEIs and private sector partners in delivering across multiple priority areas including student accommodation projects.
* Ensure capital funding initiatives align with policy objectives, governance frameworks and the Infrastructure Guidelines.
Requirements:
* Minimum level 8 degree in a relevant discipline such as engineering, surveying, programme management, capital development economics or finance.
* A minimum of 8 years' experience in capital development, capital investment planning or policy development within a higher education, housing or public sector environment.
* Strong commercial acumen, with clear understanding of cost drivers, experience working with financial models, risk assessment and cost management.
* Proven expertise in infrastructure investment, capital planning or housing strategy.
* Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills, with experience engaging government departments and bodies and external partners.
* Familiarity with public sector funding processes, governance frameworks, Infrastructure Guidelines, Capital Works Management Framework and Public Procurement Requirements.
Benefits:
* Opportunity to shape the future of key areas the Unit is tasked with addressing.
* Collaboration with key decision-makers in government, academia and industry to drive meaningful change.
* Working in a dynamic, data-driven environment with a direct impact on the future of higher education infrastructure.
Others:
* Regular travel may be required; therefore, a valid and clean Irish driving license is required.