Job Title:Business Transformation Programme Manager

Reporting to:Chief Operating Officer

Contract Type:Three Year Fixed Term Contract

Hours of work:Full Time (35 Hours/week) – 9am to 5pm – Mon to Fri

Location:The Society operates a hybrid working model with a combination of remote and in-person (Dublin office) working

Office Days: Office attendance days are Wednesday & Thursday weekly

HOW TO APPLY: Please send your CV & cover letter to Amanda at recruitment@irishcancer.ie

Who We Are

Every three minutes, someone in Ireland hears the words ‘You’ve got cancer’. At the Irish Cancer Society, we understand the physical, emotional and financial impact a cancer diagnosis brings. And we are determined to do everything we can to help.

As Ireland’s leading cancer charity, we work across every area of cancer – from prevention and early detection, through to end-of-life care. We make a positive impact for people affected by cancer every day: investing in life-saving and life-changing research; providing practical, financial and emotional supports; and driving improvements in public cancer services

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead and deliver strategic transformation initiatives across the Irish Cancer Society. This role will lead the organisation through a large systems transformation project aimed at enhancing our organisational effectiveness and impact.

The successful candidate will play a key role in identifying opportunities for transformation, shaping future-state operating models, and delivering large-scale change initiatives, including but not limited to CRM transformation and optimisation. They will work collaboratively across departments to ensure solutions are aligned with organisational strategy and deliver meaningful outcomes for stakeholders.

This is a high-impact role requiring strong experience in complex organisational environments, stakeholder engagement, and the delivery of end-to-end transformation programmes.

Key Responsibilities

Transformation Programme & Delivery

Work with technology teams to translate systems migrations/updates into business transformation initiatives that improve organisational effectiveness and service delivery;
Lead the design and delivery of these transformation initiatives across business units – fundraising, services etc;
Work with cross functional teams to identify opportunities to modernise processes, systems, and operating models across the organisation;
Develop and implement transformation roadmaps aligned with organisational strategy and priorities;
Ensure initiatives deliver measurable improvements in efficiency, service quality, and organisational capability;
Work closely with all teams to ensure systems effectively support business processes and organisational needs;
Support the selection, implementation, or optimisation of digital platforms and tools;
Proactively identify and mitigate risks to the project milestones, providing clear and timely updates to senior stakeholders;
Effectively manage the programme budget and work with programme steering committee to ensure solid financial management of same.

Business Process Improvement

Work with our Business Analyst and others to analyse current-state processes and identify opportunities for process optimisation and simplification;
Design and implement future-state business processes that enable improved performance and scalability;
Introduce best practices in process mapping, continuous improvement, and operational excellence, at all levels of the organisation.

Stakeholder Engagement
Partner with senior leaders and operational teams to understand challenges and opportunities for improvement;
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure transformation initiatives are effectively adopted;
Communicate transformation goals, progress, and outcomes to stakeholders across the organisation.

Change Management

Ensure effective change management approaches are embedded across transformation initiatives;
Ensure there are effective communication plans in place to support the change management effort across the organisation;
Support teams through transitions to new processes, systems, and ways of working;
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

The Person

You will be a strategic thinker with a practical delivery mindset, with strong communication skills and a comfort in navigating complex organisational structures and competing priorities. You will have a proactive and solutions-focused approach that is embedded in a collaborative mindset. You will have experience in large change management projects and be willing to challenge the status quo. Most importantly, you will be committed to the Society’s mission and drive to improve the lives of people with cancer.

Experience

Significant experience in business transformation, operational improvement, or organisational change roles;
Proven track record delivering large-scale transformation programmes in complex organisations;
Experience with systems transformation initiatives, ideally including CRM implementation or optimisation;
Experience working across multiple stakeholders and functions in large or complex environments.

Skills & Capabilities

Strong business analysis and process improvement skills;
Ability to translate strategic objectives into practical transformation initiatives;
Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including at senior leadership level;
Strong programme or project delivery capability;

Experience in change management and organisational adoption.

Desirable

Familiarity with digital transformation frameworks or methodologies;
Relevant qualifications in business analysis, programme management, or change management.

General

The Irish Cancer Society operates a no-smoking policy, and the post holder must not smoke in the office or when on Society business outside the office;

Be willing to occasionally work outside of normal working hours;

All employees are required to be aware of their responsibilities towards health and safety and to adhere to fire regulations;

Maintain confidentiality at all times, and compliance with the Data Protection Act is an essential requirement.

The closing date for applications is close of business 24th May 2026

Please note all CVs are logged through a 3rd party system for processing.

HOW TO APPLY:Please send your CV & cover letter to Amanda at recruitment@irishcancer.ie

The Irish Cancer Society is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Some of our benefits:

23 days Annual Leave a year or Pro Rata equivalent, plus public holidays, Good Friday and Christmas Eve (if it falls on a working day)
Service Days - Additional days awarded to reflect long service with the Society.
Sick Pay Scheme (following Probationary period)
Flexitime
Defined Contribution Pension Scheme - new starters will join the pension from the date of commencement of employment with the Society. The current contribution rate ranges from a contribution of 3%, 5% or a maximum of 8% of basic salary.
Group membership for VHI and HSF (health plans)
Bus/Rail Ticket Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme
Death In Service Benefit (from commencement of employment)
Paid Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity, Adoptive, Force Majeure and compassionate Leave)
Learning and Development Programmes
Educational Assistance (Study and Examination Leave)
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Optional Flu vaccine provided

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