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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Salary
- €80k-90k/year (EUR)
- Category
- Engineering management
What you'll be doing
Technical Program Manager role in Dublin (hybrid), leading large-scale technology programs, shaping delivery strategy, and advising senior leaders. Requires experience in program/project management, governance frameworks, and hands-on use of delivery tools. Exposure to technical programs and relevant certifications are valued.
- Lead major change by owning large, high-impact technology programmes from planning to delivery
- Help set delivery priorities and strategy, and decide how programmes are run and tracked
- Apply strong governance and improve frameworks, standards, and reporting
- Own programme roadmaps and manage dependencies between workstreams
- Advise senior technology and business leaders
- Spot risks early, address blockers, and escalate when necessary
Key requirements
Must-have
- Experience in programme or senior project management roles delivering complex technology or transformation initiatives
- Experience with in-house delivery and consultancy or advisory work
- Experience working within a PMO or formal governance framework
- Ability to work across business and technology stakeholders, influencing and advising
- Hands-on use of delivery and tracking tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar platforms
- Exposure to technical programmes such as infrastructure, networking, integration, cloud, or enterprise systems
Nice-to-have
- Relevant certifications (PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, MSP, SAFe, Agile, or similar)
Role signals
- Technical focus
- program management
- Hands-on vs management
- Hands-on
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Full job description
Technical Program Manager
Salary: €80k-€90k
Location: Dublin
Type: Permanent
Start: ASAP
Desired Skills:
Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Delivery Management, Performance Management, Platform Integration, Coaching.
Technical Program Manager
Dublin - Hybrid - Permanent
Our client is investing in new services, new product ranges, and a better customer experience. They are known for quality, value, and constant improvement, offering the scale and stability of a household name with the ambition of a business that is still growing.
What You Will Do
- Lead major change: take ownership of large, high-impact technology programmes with several workstreams, and see them through from plan to delivery.
- Shape how delivery works: be the right hand of the PMO leader. You will help set delivery priorities and strategy and decide how programmes are run and tracked.
- Raise the standard: apply strong governance and keep improving the frameworks, standards and reporting the business depends on.
- See the bigger picture: own programme roadmaps, manage dependencies between workstreams, and help decide which projects go ahead and in what order.
- Advise senior leaders: delivery partner senior technology and business leaders rely on to make the big calls.
- Keep delivery on track: spot risks early, deal with blockers before they slow things down, and know when to escalate.
You are likely to bring:
- Experience in programme or senior project management roles, delivering complex technology or transformation initiatives.
- A mix of in-house delivery and consultancy or advisory work, where structured problem-solving and best practice were expected.
- Experience working within a PMO or formal governance framework, with an understanding of how individual projects fit into a wider portfolio.
- The ability to work across business and technology stakeholders, influencing and advising rather than relying on positional authority.
- Hands-on use of delivery and tracking tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar platforms.
- Exposure to technical programmes such as infrastructure, networking, integration, cloud, or enterprise systems.
**Relevant certifications (PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, MSP, SAFe, Agile, or similar) are welcome. **
**If this position is of interest, apply using the link provided. **
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Interview prep pack
Grounded in this listing. Use it to prepare examples before you apply.
Your interview focus
Based on this listing, the Technical Program Manager role focuses on leading complex technology programmes, shaping delivery strategy, and ensuring strong governance within a hybrid Dublin-based environment. The position emphasizes stakeholder engagement, delivery management, and hands-on use of tools like Azure DevOps or Jira.
- Programme Delivery Leadership·High
- Stakeholder Influence·High
- Governance and PMO Experience·Medium
- Technical Tool Proficiency·Medium
Only have 30 minutes?
Follow a focused preparation plan based on this job.
Start 30-minute prep
Your 30-minute plan
Review and Document Key Programme Management Achievements
0–8 minList and outline your most relevant technology programme deliveries, focusing on scope, challenges, and outcomes.
Refresh Governance and Framework Knowledge
8–14 minReview your experience with PMO structures and delivery frameworks, noting specific improvements or best practices you have implemented.
Practice Stakeholder Influence Scenarios
14–20 minPrepare concise stories demonstrating how you influenced or advised stakeholders, especially in complex or ambiguous situations.
Hands-on Review of Delivery Tools
20–25 minSpend time navigating Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar tools to ensure you can discuss their use confidently.
Prepare Targeted Questions for the Interviewer
25–30 minSelect and tailor 2-3 questions from your list to ask during the interview, based on your research and the conversation flow.
Talking points
, 5 itemsLeading Complex Technology Programmes
Prepare examples of managing large-scale, multi-workstream technology initiatives from planning through delivery, as this is central to the role.
Stakeholder Management and Influence
Demonstrate your ability to work with both business and technology stakeholders, especially influencing without direct authority.
Governance and Framework Improvement
Showcase experience applying and improving governance frameworks, standards, and reporting within a PMO or similar structure.
Risk Management and Issue Resolution
Be ready to discuss how you identify risks early, address blockers, and escalate issues to keep delivery on track.
Hands-on Use of Delivery Tools
Provide examples of using tools like Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar platforms to track and manage programme delivery.
What to research
, 4 itemsReview Major Technology Programmes Delivered
Prepare detailed examples of large-scale technology or transformation initiatives you have led, focusing on planning, execution, and delivery.
Refresh Knowledge of Governance Frameworks
Review your experience with PMO structures and frameworks such as PRINCE2, MSP, Agile, or similar, and be ready to discuss improvements you have made.
Hands-on Practice with Azure DevOps or Jira
Ensure you can confidently discuss your use of delivery and tracking tools, including any customizations or integrations you have implemented.
Prepare Stakeholder Management Stories
Identify examples where you influenced or advised stakeholders across business and technology, especially without direct authority.
Questions to ask
, 6 itemsHow does the organisation currently structure its PMO and governance frameworks?
Why ask this? To understand the maturity of delivery processes and where you could add value.
What are the most significant technology programmes or transformations planned for the next year?
Why ask this? To gauge the scale and complexity of upcoming work and align your experience.
How are delivery priorities and programme roadmaps set and adjusted over time?
Why ask this? To learn about decision-making processes and your potential influence.
What are the main challenges the team faces in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration?
Why ask this? To identify key pain points and demonstrate your ability to address them.
Which delivery and tracking tools are most commonly used, and are there any plans to evolve these systems?
Why ask this? To clarify expectations for tool proficiency and opportunities for process improvement.
How is success measured for major programmes and for this role specifically?
Why ask this? To understand performance expectations and how your impact will be evaluated.
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