Senior Programme Manager

<p><b>Requisition ID: 60386 <br/> Position Type: FT Permanent <br/> Workplace Arrangement:  #LI-Hybrid </b></p> <h2><b>About the role</b></h2> <p> </p> <p>Due to the separation of Kerry Dairy Ireland (KDI) from Kerry, we are currently hiring a Senior Programme Manager to help enable KDI to de-risk its transformation, protect business operations during separation, and ensure all strategic initiatives are delivered in an aligned, accountable, and cost-effective way - supporting long-term autonomy, efficiency, and growth.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>At Kerry Dairy Ireland we offer a flexible working policy.</strong></p><h2><b>What will I be doing?</b></h2> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Lead end-to-end delivery of the ICT transformation programme, including SAP carve-out and TSA exit.</li> <li>Develop and manage an integrated programme plan across SAP, cloud, data, EUC, and security.</li> <li>Establish and run governance structures, steering committees, and reporting frameworks.</li> <li>Coordinate internal teams and external partners to ensure timely, on-budget delivery.</li> <li>Manage programme-wide risk, change, and financial tracking.</li> <li>Ensure seamless transition to BAU with no business disruption.</li> <li>Provide executive-level updates and strategic insights to support decision-making.</li> </ul><h2><b>What do I need to be successful?</b></h2> <p> </p> <p>In Kerry Dairy Ireland we understand that people have very different career trajectories and experiences. In order to be successful in this role we would be looking for the right competencies and aptitudes as well as your proven track record of success in a similar role and environment.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>These include:</strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Management, Engineering, or a related field.</li> <li>Certified in MSP (Managing Successful Programmes), PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP (Project Management Professional), and AgilePM or Scrum Master for hybrid delivery environments.</li> <li>Proven track record delivering large-scale, multi-workstream programmes across infrastructure, applications, and cloud platforms.</li> <li>Expertise in managing complex projects involving SAP, TSA exits, and vendor ecosystems.</li> <li>Strong command of programme planning, RAID management, and governance frameworks.</li> <li>Experienced in managing large programme budgets with disciplined cost control and forecasting.</li> <li>Skilled in contract negotiation, vendor governance, and performance management.</li> <li>Comfortable operating at executive and board level with strong stakeholder management and influence.</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to translate complex delivery topics into business-relevant updates.</li> <li>Deep understanding of risk mitigation, business continuity planning, and transitional operating models (TOMs).</li> <li>Proven leadership in cutover, hypercare, and BAU handovers executed in a structured and low-risk manner.</li> <li>Familiar with change management frameworks, training approaches, and business readiness planning.</li> </ul><h2><b>What will I get in return?</b></h2> <p> </p> <p>At Kerry Dairy Ireland, we believe in giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference. We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life. We are a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach. We want you to achieve whatever you put your mind to.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>We also offer:</strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)</li> <li>Hybrid working</li> <li>Health Care allowance</li> <li>Matched pension scheme</li> <li>Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback on major retailers.</li> </ul><h2><b>About Kerry Dairy Ireland</b></h2> <p> </p> <p>Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a very substantial consumer foods presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence.</p> <p> </p> <p>With over 50 years’ experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry and creators of a strong portfolio of market leading dairy brands including Cheestrings, Charleville and Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow and our new SMUG range. Our from food, for food culture and deep-rooted connection to our 2,800 milk suppliers differentiates our business and offers captivating opportunities for our customers and consumers.</p> <p> </p> <p>Our dairy comes from some of the world’s richest grazing land and is produced by a network of Irish family farms that have one of