Strategic Programme Manager – CEO Office (Public Sector – Hybrid)
Location: Dublin 2 (Hybrid)
Salary: €82,290 (public sector scale, non-negotiable)
Contract: 15-month FTC (Maternity Leave Cover)
Hours: 41.25 hours per week (35 hours net)
Annual Leave: 30 days (excluding public holidays)
Closing Date: Tuesday 24th March, 5:00pm
We are partnering with a leading public sector body to recruit a Strategic Programme Manager – CEO Office.
This is a high-impact role supporting the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, driving strategic priorities and cross-functional initiatives across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive delivery of strategic objectives and key CEO priorities
- Support CEO engagements, stakeholder management, and decision-making
- Prepare high-quality briefings, reports, and Board papers
- Lead cross-functional programmes and strategic initiatives
- Provide analysis, insights, and executive-level reporting
- Oversee internal communications from the CEO Office
- Act as a central liaison across business units to ensure delivery
- Manage governance processes and operational cadence within the CEO Office
- Handle escalations and sensitive matters with professionalism
About You – Essential Requirements:
- Degree (Level 8+) in a relevant discipline
- 5+ years’ experience in a managerial role or supporting senior leadership
- Proven experience delivering complex, multi-stakeholder programmes
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Analytical, highly organised, and able to manage competing priorities
- Proactive, self-driven, and confident working on own initiative
- Strong IT skills
About You – Desirable Requirements:
- Public sector or governance experience
- Experience in strategic or transformation programmes
- Irish language proficiency
- Stakeholder or customer engagement experience
Interested? Send your CV to Philly Lambe at Lex Consultancy.