Role Overview

This is a senior programme delivery role operating at executive level, responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of a large-scale, complex programme from mobilisation through to operational readiness and live service.

The role requires an individual capable of operating at board level, managing multi-workstream delivery across diverse teams, and ensuring alignment across stakeholders, vendors, and governance bodies.

This is not a standard project management role, it requires proven programme leadership experience at scale, with full accountability for delivery, governance, and outcomes.

Candidates must demonstrate experience delivering programmes through full test cycles (SIT, FAT, SAT), ORT, pilot, and go-live phases, with accountability for operational readiness and client-facing delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end programme delivery, from mobilisation through to transition into live operations
Own and manage integrated programme plans across all workstreams
Operate at board / executive level, including reporting and decision-making
Manage programme governance, reporting, and control structures
Oversee budget, scope, and delivery performance
Lead cross-functional teams and external vendors
Manage large, geographically distributed teams across countries and cultures
Drive stakeholder alignment across complex environments
Ensure risk, issue, and change management
Lead transition into BAU and ensure operational readiness
Management, understanding and Knowledge of all testing, pilot phases and go-live execution
Act as a client-facing programme lead and maintain strong stakeholder relationships

Key Requirements

Programme Leadership:

Proven experience leading large-scale programmes (not just projects)
Accountability for end-to-end delivery, budget ownership, and multi-workstream coordination

Executive & Board-Level Capability:

Experience operating at senior governance / board level
Ability to influence decisions and manage scrutiny

Team Leadership:

Experience leading large, distributed teams across multiple countries and cultures
Ability to manage underperformance and develop high performers

Programme Control & Planning:

Advanced use of Microsoft Project (or equivalent)
Experience managing integrated programme plans and dependencies
JIRA

Delivery & Testing Lifecycle:

Strong understanding of: FAT, SAT, SIT
Experience delivering ORT, pilot, and go-live phases

Client & Stakeholder Management:

Strong client-facing experience
Ability to manage senior stakeholders and build trusted relationships

Delivery Environment:

Experience delivering in complex, high-pressure environments

Key Competencies

Strategic thinking with strong delivery focus
Executive communication
Decisive leadership
Ability to operate in ambiguity
Strong programme control discipline

Holidays: 24 days per annum + Irish bank holidays (options to buy/sell days)
Pension – 7% employee and 7% employer
Private medical insurance (including dental & optical)
Flexible/hybrid working options
Charitable initiatives
Learning and development programs
Travel & expense allowances
Innovative & collaborative work environment

Indra is an equal employment opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or other characteristics protected by law.

Senior Project Manager (Programme-Level)

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