PMO Support – National Education Programme

Organisation: Department of Education and Youth
Contract: 9 months (approx. 180 days) + potential 24-month extension
Start Date: 27 April 2026
Location: Hybrid (Tullamore base with travel to Athlone & Dublin)

The Opportunity

Join a high-impact national programme delivering the Centralised Common Applications System (CAS) — a digital platform transforming how school admissions are managed across Ireland.

You’ll support programme delivery within the CIO Division, working with project managers, technical teams, and stakeholders across the education sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate timelines, milestones, and deliverables across workstreams
• Maintain project documentation (plans, reports, risks, issues)
• Prepare status reports, dashboards, and stakeholder updates
• Track risks, dependencies, and support budget/procurement activities
• Support meetings, communications, and overall programme delivery

What We’re Looking For

• 4+ years’ experience in PMO / project support / coordination
• Experience in Agile and/or Waterfall environments
• Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder skills
• Degree in a relevant field + certification (PRINCE2, PMP, Agile)
• Public sector experience (nice to have)

Working Model

• Hybrid: minimum 2 days onsite per week
• Base: Tullamore, with travel to Athlone & Dublin
• Standard 8-hour day (within 08:00–19:00)

Why Apply?

• Be part of a national digital transformation programme
• Gain experience on a large-scale, multi-stakeholder project
• Strong potential for contract extension