IT Programme Manager

IT Programme Manager

Hybrid working 

About Tirlán

Tirlán, currently partnering with a 3rd party service provider for the provision of IT services, is about to embark on a significant IT transformation programme to stand up its own IT capability. The initial focus will be on enabling projects and will involve close collaboration with our partner. This will require a number of new and exciting roles to join the Tirlán IT team, working in a dynamic & collaborative environment. ​

Tirlán is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.

Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition.

We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generation.

Overview

Reporting to the IT Transformation Manager, the IT Programme Manager will be responsible for establishing and managing the IT Project Management Office (PMO) ensuring consistent project governance, delivery excellence, and alignment with Tirlán’s strategic IT roadmap. This role will oversee the portfolio of IT projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and with measurable business value.

Key Responsibilities

PMO Leadership & Governance

• Establish and evolve the IT PMO framework, methodologies, and standards
• Define and enforce project governance, reporting, and quality assurance processes
• Act as a central point of coordination for all IT projects and programme

Portfolio Management

• Maintain a centralised view of the IT project portfolio, including status, risks, dependencies, and resource allocation
• Support prioritisation and alignment of projects with business strategy and capacity

Project Delivery

• Provide guidance, tools, and templates to project managers and teams
• Monitor project performance and intervene where necessary to ensure successful delivery
• Facilitate project reviews, post-implementation assessments, and continuous improvement
• Project manage individual strategic projects/programmes where programme capacity allows

Stakeholder Engagement & Resource Planning

• Engage with business stakeholders to secure business subject matter experts to work on projects
• Collaborate with IT leadership, business stakeholders, and external partners to ensure transparency and alignment
• Communicate project and portfolio performance to senior stakeholders
• Co-ordinate resource allocation across concurrent projects, working closely with functional leads, business stakeholders and external partners

Project Manager Sourcing

• Source project managers and coordinators to support the programme as necessary
• Foster a culture of accountability, agility, and continuous improvement

Change Management

• Support the integration of change management practices into project delivery, ensuring smooth adoption and minimal disruption
• Manage the training process to ensure a robust training delivery in place

Benefits Realisation

• Work with senior business sponsors to manage the benefits realisation process, ensuring business cases are realised

Key Requirements:

• Relevant third-level qualification in IT, Business, or related field; PMO/PM certifications desirable
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a IT PMO or senior IT delivery role within a complex IT environment, including experience in infrastructure, ERP, and digital initiatives
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, Agile)
• Experience of IT project lifecycles
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex portfolios and influence at senior levels.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, or similar)
• Strong team player with a growth mindset

About us

Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment.

Commitment to Diversity & InclusionWe believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth.

We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. 

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Tirlán is a Values Based Organisation