Programme Manager

Programme Manager | Dublin | Hybrid | Permanent

Hiring on behalf of a fast-growing health technology company developing AI software for regulated healthcare applications. Seeking an experienced Programme Manager to drive delivery across a portfolio of EU-funded research consortia, commercial product launches, and strategic technology partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Own operational tracking across multiple parallel programmes, including master delivery plans, Gantt charts, and dependency maps
• Coordinate and prepare technical and financial reports for EU funding bodies, ensuring submissions are complete, accurate, and on time
• Maintain a compliance calendar covering reporting obligations and audit retention requirements
• Engage directly with external consortium partners, pharma companies, CROs, and academic collaborators to resolve issues and maintain productive relationships
• Translate funded programme obligations into clear requirements for product and engineering teams, aligned to grant timelines
• Maintain plans, owner maps, and milestone logs across the full innovation portfolio
• Support senior leadership in preparing board-level innovation updates and governance reporting
• Identify cross-functional dependencies and resource conflicts early, resolving blockers proactively

Requirements

• 5+ years' programme or project management experience delivering complex, multi-stakeholder programmes on time and to budget
• Direct experience working inside EU-funded research consortia (Horizon Europe, IMI, or IHI) — governance structures, reporting cycles, and consortium dynamics
• Proven ability to build and maintain detailed Gantt charts and dependency maps across parallel workstreams
• Strong written communication skills, capable of producing reports to funder and internal standards
• Comfortable operating across functions, gathering inputs, and following through to completion

Nice to have

• Background transitioning from academia into industry; PhD or equivalent research depth
• Experience in life sciences, digital health, medical devices, or regulated AI/software
• Familiarity with EU AI Act, MDR, GDPR, or ISO 42001/27001
• DTIF programme experience and IP/grant exploitation reporting knowledge
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification

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