Strategy & Operations Program Manager

Location Dublin
Discipline: Technology
Job type: Contract
Salary: Up to €101000 per annum
Contact name: Rory Glass

Contact email: rory@principlehr.com
Job ref: 36190
Published: about 3 hours ago
Startdate: ASAP
Strategy & Operations Program Manager
  • Onsite - Dublin (5 days per week)
  • €101,000 per year
  • Contract until 31 October 2026

A global technology company is seeking an experienced Strategy & Operations Program Manager to support a high-impact global operations organisation responsible for managing large-scale outsourced vendor operations.

This role sits within a team responsible for governance, operational excellence and program delivery across global vendor partners. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional initiatives, drive operational improvements and deliver executive-level reporting for senior leadership across multiple regions.

This is a fast-paced environment working on high-visibility initiatives with leadership stakeholders across EMEA, APAC and North America.

Responsibilities

Program and Project Delivery

  • Lead complex operational programs from inception through execution

  • Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to deliver initiatives across global operations

  • Facilitate workshops and planning sessions to drive alignment and delivery

  • Balance strategic initiatives alongside ongoing operational priorities

Operational Excellence and Process Improvement

  • Identify opportunities to improve operational processes and governance frameworks

  • Map existing processes and propose scalable improvements

  • Introduce automation or efficiency initiatives that deliver measurable impact

Executive Communications and Business Writing

  • Produce executive briefs, business updates and operational reports for leadership

  • Translate complex operational information into clear strategic narratives

  • Prepare materials for weekly and monthly operational reviews

Governance and Stakeholder Management

  • Coordinate governance forums involving senior leaders across multiple time zones

  • Prepare agendas, briefing materials and executive summaries

  • Track decisions, actions and follow-ups from leadership meetings

Reporting and Strategic Tracking

  • Develop reporting processes to track goals and organisational priorities

  • Consolidate updates from multiple teams into executive-level reporting

  • Produce quarterly updates on program progress and operational performance

Candidate Profile

  • 7-10 years experience in program management, consulting, strategy or operations roles

  • Proven ability to deliver programs in fast-moving technology environments

  • Experience working with senior stakeholders across multiple global regions

  • Strong executive communication and business writing skills

  • Ability to distil complex topics into concise insights for leadership audiences

  • Experience driving process improvements within operational organisations

  • Strong analytical capabilities with experience presenting data through dashboards or presentations

Ideal Background

Candidates are typically successful in this role if they have worked in:

  • Big Tech companies

  • Consulting firms

  • Global operations organisations

  • High-growth technology environments