Nenagh - Programme Manager

We are seeking a highly experienced Programme Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of Android-based card acceptance initiatives. This role combines strategic programme leadership with deep technical understanding of POS ecosystems, ensuring delivery excellence across multi-device environments. You will manage cross-functional teams, drive governance and reporting, and maintain strong stakeholder relationships to achieve business objectives. Proven experience in SAFe delivery at programme level is essential, demonstrating the ability to coordinate multiple agile teams, manage dependencies, and deliver complex solutions at scale. Responsibilities

• Programme Delivery & Governance~ Define and execute delivery plans, translating product roadmaps into coordinated milestones and releases across Android platforms and applications.
• Stakeholder Engagement~ Build strategic relationships with senior stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business goals and transparent communication through dashboards, RAG status, RAID logs, and executive summaries.
• Cross-Functional Coordination~ Align engineering, QA, UX, infrastructure, security, and business teams to manage dependencies and ensure seamless delivery.
• Risk & Issue Management~ Identify, quantify, and mitigate risks; own escalation paths and ensure timely resolution of impediments.
• Technical Oversight~ Provide guidance on Android development concepts, POS integration, and compliance standards (PCI, NEXO).
• Release Management~ Oversee release schedules, cutover plans, regression windows, and post-release reviews across multi-device environments.
• Continuous Improvement~ Introduce new methodologies, tools, and best practices to enhance delivery performance and scalability.
• Talent Development~ Mentor programme leads and foster a high-performance culture within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Primary Objectives

• Deliver Android-based card acceptance applications and platform components on time, within scope, and to agreed quality standards.
• Provide accurate, timely reporting to enable informed decision-making at senior levels.
• Maintain high customer and stakeholder satisfaction through proactive communication and predictable delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Professional certifications (Prince2, MSP, PMP) and/or Agile credentials (PSM, SAFe, CSM).
• Payments or business-related qualifications advantageous.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience managing large-scale programmes in fintech, payments, or POS ecosystems.
• Strong technical understanding of Android development (Java/Kotlin), terminal payment flows, and integration with industry standards (PCI, NEXO).
• Expertise in programme governance, risk management, and benefit tracking.
• Advanced stakeholder management and influencing skills across business and technology functions.
• Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to simplify complex trade-offs for executives.

Benefits At Expleo, we are committed to providing a competitive salary and substantial benefits offering with unique wellbeing, financial and employee recognition programmes. We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive culture and offer a variety of family friendly policies and enhanced leave to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. By providing significant learning and development opportunities, we encourage individual growth and success throughout your career with us.

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits such as medical and dental insurance, pension, life assurance, employee wellbeing programme, sports and social events, birthday hampers and much more!
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and question the status quo.

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”. At Expleo, we understand that many people experience impostor syndrome throughout their lifetime, please do not let this discourage you from applying for this role. Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes all CV’s and will consider your application in line with the values, requirements and role competencies.