Naas - Program Manager

Desired Skills: renewables,project manager,renewable energy

PE Global is working with Ireland’s Semi-state bodies involved with Renewable Energy to recruit a Program Manager to join the team in Kildare. This is a full time, permanent role, offering opportunities for the right candidate to work on wholly owned projects or focus on projects with other renowned stakeholders.

The Role:

The PMO Program Manager leads the delivery of large-scale renewable energy programs—including wind, solar, battery storage, flex-tech, and grid infrastructure.

This strategic role oversees a portfolio of interrelated projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and delivering results on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.

The role includes managing a team of Project Managers and ensuring consistent governance and methodology across the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and coordination across renewable energy programs, aligning project execution with strategic objectives.
• Develop and oversee tailored project plans for each initiative, including scope, budget, scheduling, risk, and resource planning.
• Lead and mentor a team of Project Managers, promoting a high-performance culture and supporting their development.
• Ensure strong project governance, including compliance with internal processes, reporting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Act as a key liaison with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and issue resolution across the project lifecycle.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and procurement activities; lead commercial negotiations and ensure robust, value-driven contracts.
• Identify and manage program-level risks and drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and best practices.
• Ensure full adherence to health, safety, and welfare protocols across all activities.
• Lead and performance-manage direct reports, contributing to overall team and organisational objectives.

Candidate Profile:

• Degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years’ experience in large-scale energy or infrastructure project delivery, including 3+ years in a senior management role.
• Proven commercial acumen with experience in procurement, budgeting, and contract management.
• Strong understanding of Ireland’s regulatory, grid, and planning frameworks.
• Demonstrated leadership in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• PMP or equivalent certification desirable.
• Deep knowledge of project management principles, particularly in lean, outsourced delivery models.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Please click the link below to apply, call Michaela on +353 83 4009747 or alternatively send an up-to-date CV to michaela.murray@peglobal.net

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***