Limerick City and County Council is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons for the role of Programme Manager to oversee the key projects within the Mayoral Programme and ensure progress in a timely and cost-effective manner. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and managing risks, dependencies, benefits, stakeholders and monitoring performance, scheduling, budgeting, organisation, co-ordination, and implementation of the projects.
The successful applicant will report to the Directly Elected Mayor or a nominee of the Director General and will require significant programme management experience. It would be ideal although not essential if some of that experience was with or within the public sector.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Post:
The Programme Manager will be required to work on all elements of Programme Definition and Delivery including:
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for overall delivery within the Mayoral Programme.
- Ensure programme objectives align with the Mayor’s vision and deliver intended benefits.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive programme plan, including governance structures, timelines, and resource allocation.
- Monitor interdependencies between projects and manage risks at programme level.
- Engage with senior stakeholders, funding bodies, and government agencies as required to secure resources and approvals.
- Prepare and present regular programme status reports to senior management and elected members.
- Support the appropriate control functions of Limerick City and County Council to monitor compliance with public spending code and relevant legislation across all projects.
- Support the appropriate control functions of Limerick City and County Council to manage programme-level risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Coordinate procurement strategies and oversee adherence to procurement regulations across the Programme.
- Oversee the programme budget in line with financial controls put in place across all projects by the Accounting Officer.
The appointed person may undertake other duties connected to the Mayor’s Programme as may be assigned by the Directly Elected Mayor or a nominee of the Director General.
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