Senior Project Manager

Barden is proud to partner with the Program Director of a leading global Irish tech company to recruit a Senior Project Manager for their high-impact PMO team. This is a critical leadership role overseeing the delivery of a large-scale Procurement Transformation program across Ireland and the UK.

“Our team is at the forefront of the most ambitious Procurement Transformation in our company’s history. With significant investment behind us, we need a senior leader who can navigate complexity, challenge the status quo, and deliver results at scale — regardless of their industry background.” — Program Director

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re seeking an accomplished Senior Project Manager with a proven track record in large-scale transformation programs (procurement, IT, or digital focus) to drive structure, governance, and innovation. You’ll:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of strategic procurement transformation projects, ensuring alignment with business goals, timelines, and budgets.
• Champion best practices—implementing agile/hybrid methodologies, robust governance, and scalable PMO frameworks.
• Collaborate with C-suite stakeholders to define scope, mitigate risks, and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Mentor junior PMs while operating as a hands-on leader in a fast-paced, multi-jurisdictional environment.
• Tech Stack: Jira, Confluence, and modern PM tools (experience essential).

ABOUT THE PERSON

• 10+ years in project/program management, with deep expertise in large-scale transformations (procurement, IT, digital, or consulting background welcomed).
• Authority in agile/waterfall methodologies—certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum) are a plus.
• Data-driven decision-maker with a history of managing budgets €1M+ and cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communicator—able to influence senior stakeholders and simplify complex concepts.
• PMO leadership experience (governance, reporting, tooling) is highly valued.

Logistics: Hybrid (Dublin office 2x/week)

Interested? Get in touch: [email protected]