Business program manager - hr/compliance/h&s (contract)

• Location: Dublin 4
• Contract: until October 2026 with view to extension
• Work Model: Hybrid
• Hourly rate: 52.88 EUR

• As a Business Program Manager, you will own and lead designated areas of a large-scale program or multiple small- to mid-sized initiatives.
• You will define priorities, shape the program roadmap, and take full ownership from problem identification through solution delivery-even when the path forward is ambiguous.
• This role is designed for a strategic, outcomes-driven leader who thrives at the intersection of program excellence, AI-enabled innovation, and executive communication.
• You will act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, translating complex needs into clear goals, measurable outcomes, and actionable delivery plans.
• Positioned as an AI Champion, you will also pilot and scale GenAI-powered workflows, driving automation, insight generation, and enterprise-wide digital transformation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own program vision, objectives, priorities, and outcomes across one large or several concurrent initiatives.
• Translate stakeholder needs into clearly defined program goals, prioritized deliverables, workstreams, and roadmaps.
• Drive decision-making on scope, sequencing, trade-offs, and resource allocation to ensure focus on highest-impact outcomes.
• Establish and refine Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) across multiple programs; own progress reviews with organizational and executive leadership.

• Build strong, credible relationships with executive sponsors, stakeholders, and cross-functional partners.
• Drive cross-functional strategic partnerships to ensure alignment, accountability, and delivery excellence.
• Run clear, effective meetings that accelerate decisions, reduce ambiguity, and keep initiatives moving forward.
• Deliver executive-ready, audience-specific communications that inform, influence, and drive alignment.

• Establish, track, and continuously improve program processes in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure alignment with compliance, privacy, and governance standards.
• Identify sponsors, stakeholders, and required resources; secure commitment and maintain momentum.
• Develop and maintain clear documentation covering scope, solution design, milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and management processes.
• Drive post-program reviews, feedback collection, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Proactively identify, assess, and monitor risks; lead cross-functional risk mitigation strategies.
• Define and track key program metrics (delivery, adoption, impact, participation, and success).
• Use data and insights to drive corrective actions, optimize performance, and improve organizational effectiveness.
• Develop interpretable insights from deep dives and data analysis, providing clear, data-driven strategic recommendations across business, product, and technical dimensions.

• Act as the program's AI Champion, piloting and promoting GenAI tools to automate workflows, enhance intelligence, and scale operational efficiency.
• Drive adoption of digital platforms and program management tools to improve visibility, execution, and outcomes.
• Lead knowledge management practices to ensure insights, documentation, and learnings are captured, shared, and reusable.

• Program & Project Management (advanced knowledge and execution)
• Opportunity identification and strategic problem solving
• Situational leadership and stakeholder influence
• Effective meeting facilitation and executive communication
• Risk management and resource allocation
• Product and industry knowledge
• Consultative skills and stakeholder advisory
• Data analysis, synthesis, and insight generation
• Storytelling and executive-ready communication
• Business acumen and decision-making
• Team and cross-functional management
• Client/partner relationship management
• Education and continuous learning in subject matter domains
• Professional networking and relationship building

• Program Management Excellence: Proven, deep expertise in managing complex programs and portfolios.
• AI Expertise (AI Champion): Demonstrated experience piloting, applying, or advocating for GenAI or automation tools.
• Knowledge Management: Strong experience establishing and operating effective knowledge management practices.

• Experience mastering or scaling program management platforms and tools.
• Background in a variety of industries; transferable skills are highly valued, and prior tech experience is not mandatory.

• Strategic Scope: Focused on EHS project intelligence, strategic synthesis, and executive communication-not deep technical EHS specialization.
• Digital Innovation: Positioned as an AI Champion to enable automation, insight generation, and enterprise-wide digital transformation.
• Operational Mastery: Strong emphasis on roadmap development, platform proficiency, OKR tracking, and process optimization.
• Advanced Skill Alignment: Requires high-impact storytelling, data synthesis, and consultative leadership that goes beyond traditional BPM or EHS roles.

Adecco is an equal opportunity employer.

Adecco Ireland is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.