We are partnering with our client Smart Wires, a global supplier of technologies that advance the delivery of electricity around the world. They are seeking to expand their team and recruit for an experienced Programme Manager who will be responsible for working with a high performing team on projects that are in receipt of funding for Irish and European institutions and on customer projects.
Duties includes but is not limited to:
- Setting up the programme structures for tracking project deliverables, tracking budgets and expenditure, and capturing risks and issues.
- Preparing and submitting financial reports and progress reports for internal and external audiences.
- Working with other collaborators to extract and disseminate the project findings and present these at workshops, seminars, conferences and other public events.
- Working with our teams to identify new opportunities to participate in R&D funded projects at a European level.
- Supporting our teams in completing tender, contractual and other documents for new projects.
- Support the team tracking and delivering customer facing documents and coordinating work programmes with our customers.
- Prepare and present weekly and monthly reports as required to internal and external stakeholders.
Required Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business or a relevant technical area.
- Successful track record in delivering multi-faceted programmes.
- Strong commercial, financial skills commensurate with delivery of projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in teams and with internal and external technical stakeholders.
- Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels and build trusted and mutually rewarding business relationships.
- Innovative and creative problem solving skills.
- Ability to travel in Europe and to Smart Wires Global Headquarters in San Francisco as required.
- Self-motivated and willing to take initiative.
- Professional fluency in written and spoken English.
Highly Desirable Skills and Experience
- Additional European language
- Experience supporting sales efforts, with a preference for individuals who interact directly with customers
- Knowledge of the power system sector
- Experience managing projects that are in receipt of funding from Irish and/or European institutions
- Track record successfully applying for grants and funds for projects
- Experience in developing Cost Benefit Analysis in support of projects
Benefits
- Competitive salary including health and pension benefits and equity-based incentives
- Work will be office based but we do offer flexible working hours and the ability to work remotely as required and agreed
Please contact Edel for further information.
