Role: Programme Manager - Capital Investment Division – Iarnród Éireann
Location: Limerick
Reports to: Delivery Manager Cork
Salary: 3A €105, €110, yr scale)
Role and purpose:
Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail is driving a major transformation to enhance Ireland's rail network, with a nationwide capital investment programme focused on expanding passenger and freight capacity. As part of this, IÉ requires a Programme Manager who will play a key role in managing the delivery of major programmes and projects in the development and design stages. This hands-on manager will have a proven track record in managing large-scale infrastructure programmes and projects. Expertise in project delivery, programme management, supply chain management, risk mitigation, and value for money outcomes will be essential in navigating the complexities of the extensive and ambitious heavy rail investment programme.
The Programme Manager will deliver assigned programme to authorised budget, time, and scope by:
* Establishing and managing a team, including delivery partners for the Limerick Area Programme
* Developing and delivering the strategy for the programme delivery
* Managing the safety, financial and professional performance of the Limerick Area Programme team and partners. This will include the production of performance reports
* Managing stakeholders to ensure that the Limerick Area Programme delivers in accordance with their needs.
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Essential Requirements
* An Engineering, Construction or Project Management degree or equivalent
* Member of relevant professional body
* Minimum of 15 years project engineering experience in relevant engineering environment
* Demonstrated general, safety and project management capability appropriate to the role and purpose of the position
* Strong leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
* Ability to establish and develop within a project management environment
* Proven record in stakeholder management (project sponsors, maintainers, operators, funding agencies, local authorities etc.)
* Qualified to a minimum level of bachelor's degree level in a railway, project management or relevant technical subject
* Effective communication and presentation skills with ability to influence others
Desireable:
* Good working knowledge of the rail, transport and construction environments.
A competency-based interview will form part of this selection process. Candidates may be shortlisted on the basis of their application/CV and relevant experience.
If any applicants have special requirements, please advise Shared Services when forwarding your application.
If you are interested in applying for this role, CV and cover letter should be forwarded to: by 4pm Friday 26th September 2025.
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