Programme Manager Location: Dublin 1 (Hybrid Working) Contract Type: 12-Month Contract Day Rate: €640 - €675 (circa) Onsite Requirement: Up to 3 days per week (Please note: we are unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship at this time.) About the Role: Our client is seeking a highly experienced Programme Manager to lead and deliver a transformative business initiative that aligns with their strategic objectives. This pivotal role focuses on overseeing the end-to-end delivery of a programme designed to launch a new insurance product into the Irish market by Q1 2026. This includes implementing a new Policy Administration System, integrating SaaS solutions, and establishing a new Target Operating Model (TOM). The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a digitized end-to-end customer experience while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities: Programme Development and Execution: Collaborate with senior leadership to define the programme's vision, goals, roadmap, and key milestones. Manage the delivery of new systems, processes, and structures to support the Target Operating Model and product launch. Governance and Project Management: Establish governance frameworks and efficient project management methodologies. Ensure timely, budget-conscious, and high-quality programme delivery in compliance with regulatory standards. Stakeholder Management: Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including the Central Bank of Ireland, to build support, manage expectations, and report progress. Change Management: Drive cultural and organizational change to equip the business with the resources and capabilities to sustain programme outcomes. Risk and Issue Management: Proactively identify risks, mitigate them, and address issues to ensure smooth delivery. Performance Measurement and Reporting: Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor and report on programme impact and progress. Dependency Management: Collaborate with workstream sponsors to manage dependencies and ensure alignment across workstreams such as systems, marketing, legal, and product design. Ideal Candidate Profile: Experience: Proven track record in leading large-scale business transformation programmes in the insurance or financial services sectors. Extensive experience in strategic planning, change management, and project delivery within complex environments. Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership skills, with the ability to drive cultural and organizational change. Familiarity with regulatory frameworks governing the insurance industry. Skills and Knowledge: Deep understanding of technologies, processes, and best practices for business transformation. Expertise in risk management, issue resolution, and performance measurement. Education and Certifications: Bachelors degree in business administration, management, finance, or a related field. Professional certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or change management (e.g., Prosci). Additional qualifications in agile methodologies, digital transformation, or process improvement are desirable. Why Join? This is an exciting opportunity to shape a critical business initiative and drive transformative change within a forward-thinking organization. If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for delivering impactful programmes, we would love to hear from you. Skills: Governance and Risk Management Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Strategic Leadership and Change Management