Title: Head of Engineering Projects
Department: Engineering
Location: Dublin
Role and purpose:
The client requires a seasoned senior manager to act as the projects lead within the engineering function to ensure that engineering can make commitments and deliver to them with confidence, and can respond to changing needs as the programmes develop.
The role will have a strong influence on the delivery strategy for infrastructure projects and programmes and will be integral to the clients project delivery structure working in close alignment with the Project Management Office.
Represent Chief Engineer on major organisational projects (including property)
Sponsorship of major projects on behalf of the Engineering department
Maintain a consolidated view of engineering commitments to projects and project-driven changes to how the engineering team will operate
Maintain a roadmap of engineering projects and project commitments and facilitate priority calls where required between projects to ensure that expectations and commitments can be managed effectively
With the PMO, coordinate all projects both planned and active, and ensure impact to BAU is planned and minimised.
Serve as the primary engagement point in engineering for new projects, and act as an escalation point for project managers within Engineering and within the PMO
Deputise for/supplement the Chief Engineer on programme boards and steering groups.
Serve as the primary point of contact for Engineering leadership with regard to major projects including projects across the organisation.
Identify engineering resource gaps in sufficient time and develop strategies to address, reducing bottlenecks and project slippage.
Comply with all relevant Data Protection legislation and comply with all Quality, Environmental, Energy, Sustainability, Health and Safety policies and procedures
Being the accountable representative of the Engineering team.
Lead the delivery of major infrastructure and technology programmes, ensuring procurement goals, scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets are met while proactively managing risks and issues.
Ensure information is communicated in a transparent, accessible manner.
Engage effectively with engineering and wider organisation subject matter experts, providing credible technical challenge, guidance, and oversight across Engineering and the organisation.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, ensuring engineering, operations, and external partners work cohesively toward shared objectives.
The following competencies represent the set of knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position:
Impactful Communication:
The ability to engage and influence others to achieve positive outcomes
Can engage in a compelling manner with a diverse range of audiences
Negotiates and influences high profile matters internally and externally on behalf of the organisation
Creative Problem Solving:
The ability to generate innovative solutions to business challenges
Is open-minded and prepared to view a problem from a number of different perspectives to generate the optimal solution
Ensures that all decision making is based on accurate data
Governance and Project Management:
Experience operating in a governance driven project environment
Experience operating in a public procurement environment
Ability to connect decisions to long term organizational goals
Understanding external factors (regulation, market, stakeholders)
Ensuring transparency and clear reporting Risk Management & Controls
Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks
Designing and monitoring internal controls
Ensuring compliance with policies, laws, and standards Requirements
The ideal candidate would possess:
Qualified to FETAC level eight or nine in a relevant Engineering discipline, Electrical desirable
A track record of managing complex stakeholder relationships
A track record of contract management, ideally within a public procurement environment
Experienced in a senior management role…