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Expleo Group

18d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Dublin

AI generated summary

  • You must have a relevant degree, industry certifications, strong client and people management skills, experience in large tech programs, cloud solutions, and Identity Access Management.
  • You will manage high-risk programs, control budgets, build teams, foster client relationships, implement methodologies, monitor trends, scope changes, and assist with pre-sales activities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field, or equivalent work experience
  • One or more industry certifications e.g. Prince 2, PMP etc.
  • Excellent client management skills
  • Excellent people management skills - introducing and building ways in which people can learn from each other, encouraging mentoring and the transfer of knowledge by designing and delivering learning interventions
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience in initiating open and candid relationships with people at all levels
  • Team work and emotional intelligence
  • Good self-management – continuous performance is both a goal and a mind-set
  • Has an innovative approach – a bold thinker and doer, matching creativity with vigilance
  • Demonstrated experience leading large technology and infrastructure programmes
  • Experience deploying cloud solutions
  • Experience working with operational infrastructure teams in the management of data centres, firewall management, and infrastructure maintenance and upgrades
  • Experience deploying Identity Access Management solutions

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the project management services within complex, significant and high risk programmes as defined and sold to high profile and strategic clients
  • Monitor and control resources, revenue and capital costs against the project budget and manage expectations of all project stakeholders
  • Actively hires, develops and retains the best talent within their specialism
  • Deliver extensible, on-time solutions and contribute to the development of high-performance teams through continuous process improvement and mentorship
  • Build long-term, strategic relationships with senior stakeholders and maintain strong understanding of the clients’ industry and business
  • Set the direction and coordinate in the introduction and use of techniques, methodologies and tools, to match overall business requirements (both current and future)
  • Specialist in strategic consultancy, covering new and/or specialised offerings, assisting clients in the formation of IT and project strategies, and acting to ensure that they are offered services aligned to these strategies
  • Actively monitor emerging technologies and market trends, identifies process improvements, and contribute to project management standards and definition of best practice at the programme level
  • Facilitate scoping and business priority setting for large or complex programme changes, obtaining formal agreement from a large and diverse range of potentially senior stakeholders and recipients to the scope and requirements, plus able to establish a base-line on which delivery of a solution can commence
  • Partnering and aligning with the core team members including sales, operations, information technology and technical leads to facilitate the identified solution
  • Assists sales with pre-sales activity. Reviews new business proposals and provides advice on compliance issues

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Programme Manager?

The primary responsibility of the Programme Manager is the end-to-end delivery of programmes, which includes defining, implementing, and managing strategies while overseeing multi-disciplinary teams.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience is required, along with one or more industry certifications such as Prince 2 or PMP.

What skills are essential for a Programme Manager?

Essential skills include excellent client and people management skills, strong communication and presentation abilities, emotional intelligence, self-management, and an innovative approach to problem-solving.

What kind of experience is necessary for this role?

Demonstrated experience in leading large technology and infrastructure programmes, deploying cloud solutions, working with operational infrastructure teams, and deploying Identity Access Management solutions is necessary.

Is there a focus on professional development?

Yes, Expleo provides significant learning and development opportunities, encouraging individual growth and success throughout your career with the company.

What benefits does Expleo offer?

Expleo offers a competitive salary, substantial benefits including medical and dental insurance, pension, life assurance, employee wellbeing programmes, and various family-friendly policies.

What is the work culture like at Expleo?

Expleo prides itself on a diverse and inclusive culture, fostering a collaborative working environment where employees are empowered to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects.

Are there opportunities for mentoring within the company?

Yes, the Programme Manager is expected to introduce and build ways for people to learn from each other, encouraging mentoring and knowledge transfer through designed learning interventions.

How does Expleo approach diversity and inclusion?

Expleo is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Is there support for those experiencing impostor syndrome when applying?

Yes, Expleo encourages individuals experiencing impostor syndrome not to be discouraged and assures that their Talent Acquisition Team welcomes all CVs for consideration based on the values, requirements, and competencies of the role.

Expleo Group

Think bold, act reliable

Consulting
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1966
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Expleo is a global engineering, technology and consulting service provider that partners with leading organisations to guide them through their business transformation, helping them achieve operational excellence and future-proof their businesses. Expleo benefits from more than 40 years of experience developing complex products, optimising manufacturing processes, and ensuring the quality of information systems. Leveraging its deep sector knowledge and wide-ranging expertise in fields including AI engineering, digitalisation, hyper-automation, cybersecurity and data science, the group’s mission is to fast-track innovation through each step of the value chain. As a responsible and diverse organisation, Expleo is committed to doing business with integrity and working towards a more sustainable and secure society. Expleo boasts an extensive global footprint, powered by 15,000 highly-skilled experts delivering value in 30 countries and generating more than €1 billion in revenue.