Procurement Senior PM

Summary

The Senior Project Manager (Business Change) will lead a major procurement programme, ensuring all activities align with timelines, governance standards, and regulatory compliance.

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end procurement lifecycle from planning to award.

• Coordinate and monitor each stage, ensuring delivery to scope and quality standards.

• Drive cross-functional teams to meet deadlines, maintaining focus and momentum.

• Ensure documentation adheres to PMO standards at each phase gate.

• Proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies to avoid slippage.

• Track progress against milestones, escalating any blockers for timely resolution.

• Provide structured updates and reporting to steering groups and the PMO.

• Maintain accuracy in procurement documentation and audit readiness.

• Support successful procurement outcomes through effective communication and stakeholder engagement.

Key Requirements:

• 10+ years’ project management experience in procurement or tender projects.

• Proven ability to manage multiple procurements within rigid timelines.

• Strong understanding of procurement lifecycles including governance approvals.

• Excellent organizational skills with uncompromising attention to detail.

• Experience in a robust PMO environment with defined controls.

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

• Professional project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, or equivalent).

Nice to Have:

• Experience in public-sector procurement.

• Knowledge of EU or national procurement regulations.

• Familiarity with multi-lot framework competitions.

Other Details:

• Location: Cork or Dublin (Hybrid, 2 days onsite mandatory)