CIO PMO

Location Dublin
Discipline: Business Development
Job type: Permanent
Job ref: 008586
Published: 15 days ago
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2026 11:59

We are recruiting for this upcoming role with an anticipated start date in Q1 2026.

CIO PMO Project Manager within the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) function, to manage planning, governance, reporting and delivery across the CIO’s four pillars: Transactions & Revenue, Sales & Marketing, Strategic Partnerships and Investment. The successful candidate will establish a single, accurate source of truth and a consistent operating rhythm that enables revenue delivery, cash efficiency and future growth. 

Reporting to the Chief Investment Officer, the successful candidate will work closely with pillar leads and partner with the central PMO, Finance and Operations. 

Key Responsibilities  

  • Programme Management & Governance 
  • Build and maintain the consolidated CIO portfolio plan across all four pillars; chair portfolio reviews, track risks/issues/dependencies and ensure timely decisions and escalations to the CIO/LT. 
  • Finalise and manage a CIOwide RACI; embed standard PMO processes for status, risk/issue/change control and stagegates. 
  • Mobilise crosspillar initiatives (e.g., Masterfile digitisation, new sales categorisation model, portfolio optimisation); manage milestones, dependencies and decision papers for the CIO. 
  • Partner with Finance, Planning, Technical & Design, PreCon and Operations to ensure data inputs underpin accurate revenue/cash forecasts. 
  • Drive continuous improvement—identify process bottlenecks, lead lessonslearned and implement fixes that improve forecast accuracy and cycle time. 
  • Agile approach to deliver on Cairn’s CIO portfolio and actively identify further growth and efficiency opportunities. 
  • Reporting & Data Management 
  • Own the weekly reporting cycle—coordinate inputs, run QA checks, and publish accurate forecasts of exchanges/closings for B2C/B2B/B2G; standardise LT/Exec deck templates and ensure one source of truth. 
  • Lead the roadmap to digitise CIO reporting in D365 and Power BI, managing discrepancy logs, testing and rollout so dashboards feed Exec/LT and functional forums automatically. 
  • Maintain reporting standards and document control for CIO decks (Exec/LT, PreCon, forum packs). 
  • Provide weekly/monthly updates across programmes on delivery progress versus plan; maintain detailed files, tracker dashboards and recommended actions. 

The candidate; 

  • 5+ years in programme/portfolio management or PMO leadership, ideally in real estate, construction or transactionsheavy environments.  
  • Strong capability with D365/CRM, Power BI and advanced Excel; proven trackrecord designing and running reporting operating models.  
  • Excellent facilitator and communicator—able to translate complex, crosspillar detail into crisp executive artefacts and drive action closure.  
  • Highly organised, analytical and detailoriented; resilient and solutionsfocused with a bias for measurable outcomes.  
  • Strong stakeholder management and crossfunctional engagement skills. 

Working with Cairn Homes:

At Cairn, we believe it is essential that our employees feel valued and appreciated. We therefore offer above industry average remuneration packages with a comprehensive benefits portfolio that’s ready to support you for whatever life brings.

We are delighted to offer a suite of benefits when you join Cairn which include

  • Competitive salary
  • Performance related bonus
  • Pension scheme with matching contributions
  • Full health insurance with Irish Life health
  • Annual salary review
  • Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding
  • Paid maternity & paternity leave
  • Free Cairn annual leave days
  • Life assurance
  • Income protection
  • Employee Assistance Programme with VHI
  • Tax saver - travel and bike to work
  • Culture Committee
  • Talent Development Programmes
  • Approved Profit Sharing Scheme (APSS)
  • Company vehicle (role dependent)

The Cairn purpose is to build sustainable communities where people can thrive.

At Cairn, it’s not what we build, it’s why we build. It’s about putting down a marker that will stand for generations to come. Creating new communities of connection and belonging for an Ireland where people can thrive. Reshaping, redefining, reinvigorating our place in the world. Building for people, progress, and potential.

Because when Cairn build, it’s Built For Good.