Who we are:
Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) is a leading Research and Technology Organisation providing a portfolio of operations research, training, and consultancy services to Industry across the following four thematic pillars: Digitisation, Sustainable Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing, and Robotics and Automation.
About FactoryXChange:
FactoryXChange is an innovative European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH) programme dedicated to accelerating digital transformation in Ireland's manufacturing sector. Through collaboration and targeted services, FXC supports enterprises to adopt cutting-edge technologies and best practices, driving economic, societal, and environmental impact.
What IMR offers:
* An opportunity to contribute to the national economic growth agenda.
* A competitive salary and pension.
* A friendly and flexible working environment with state-of-the-art Innovation Centres.
* Lots of diversity in terms of people, technology, projects, and ideas.
* The opportunity to join a dynamic and committed team.
* Interaction with a wide range of industrial clients and state partners.
The Role:
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rish Manufacturing Research (IMR) is seeking a Programme Manager for the FactoryXChange Digital Innovation Hub at a technologist level. This role will support the coordination and delivery of multi-partner programme, ensuring robust operational management across the consortium.
Key Responsibilities:
* Operational Management: Manages day-to-day delivery of the FXC programme, focusing on work packages, milestones, and task tracking.
* Multi-partner Coordination: Facilitates collaboration and communication between consortium partners on a technical and operational level; chairs meetings and presents project within international and national ecosystem.
* Technical Monitoring: Tracks technical progress and ensures alignment with project objectives and timelines.
* Compliance & Reporting: Prepares technical documentation, supports grant compliance, and compiles reports for funding bodies.
* Issue Resolution: Proactively identifies and addresses operational or technical issues, escalating when necessary.
* Budget and Resource Tracking: Manages resource allocation within specific work packages or project components.
* Support Review Meetings and Audits: Prepares supporting materials for audits or reviews.
* Implementation Support: Ensures work packages related tasks are completed, working closely with all work packages and task leaders.
* Work Package Leadership
:
Leads work package related to management and coordination of the FXC project.
Required
Skills and Experience:
* Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field (Master's an advantage).
* 5+ years' experience managing EU-funded or complex multi-partner projects.
* Strong knowledge of EU funding programmes, compliance, reporting, and audits.
* Proven track record in coordinating cross-sector and international stakeholders.
* Experienced in full project lifecycle management, including budgets, resources, risks, and deliverables.
* Skilled in project management tools for planning, scheduling, reporting, and collaboration.
* Solid understanding of digital innovation, manufacturing technologies, and industrial transformation.
* Ability to engage with technical teams and bridge technical and business perspectives.
* Excellent communicator with strong reporting, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
* Proactive problem-solver with conflict resolution abilities.
* Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
* Independent and team-oriented, with a commitment to continuous learning.
Location:
IMR offices are located in Rathcoole, Co Dublin and Mullingar, Co Westmeath. We offer a hybrid working model. Travel between offices and client sites will be required from time to time.
Salary & Benefits:
This position will command a package consisting of basic salary (€65,890 – €68,797 depending on qualifications and experience), employer pension contribution and 5 weeks holidays.
Closing Date:
All applicants must include an up-to-date version of your CV with their application. Electronic applicants only via LinkedIn or to
Closing date for receipt of all applications is 12 noon Wednesday, 1
st
October 2025. Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 13
th
October 2025.
IMR is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively promote equity and equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We strive to ensure our recruitment processes are fair, accessible, and free from bias.