SAP Execution Lead Working with Bus ireann means joining one of Irelands key public service organisations, helping keep the country moving by connecting communities, supporting economic activity and promoting social inclusion. The organisation is undergoing major digital and operational transformation, including SAP modernisation and the adoption of S/4HANA. This role provides the opportunity to contribute to major technology-enabled change while building leadership, delivery and operational management capability in a large-scale national organisation. Reporting directly to the CFO, the SAP Execution Lead plays a central leadership role in managing the SAP functional delivery team, ensuring high-quality execution across enhancements, projects and operational support. Acting as the bridge between business stakeholders, programme leadership and the SAP Centre of Excellence (COE), the role ensures that priorities are clear, governance is adhered to and solutions are delivered efficiently, consistently and in alignment with organisational goals. The successful candidate will bring strong practical SAP delivery experience, proven leadership capability and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams while maintaining oversight of processes, documentation and stakeholder engagement. Experience in S/4HANA transformation and multi-vendor delivery environments is highly desirable. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Team Leadership & Delivery Management Lead, coach and coordinate the SAP functional team to ensure high-quality delivery across projects, change requests and operational support. Oversee day-to-day workload management, resource allocation and prioritisation. Drive consistent execution standards, documentation quality and compliance with governance processes. Ensure a smooth and well-governed transition from ECC to SAP S/4HANA, aligning team activities to support both remediation of existing issues and adoption of new capabilities. Embed a focus on correcting current functional and process failings as part of delivery oversight, ensuring improved stability and readiness ahead of S/4HANA. Business Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement Act as the primary liaison between business functions, project teams and the SAP Center of Excellence. Ensure business needs are correctly understood, prioritised and translated into actionable delivery plans. Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, process owners and end-users across the organisation. Support business users in realising and leveraging new S/4HANA functionality through effective engagement, communication and guidance throughout the transition. Execution Governance & Process Ownership Ensure adherence to governance requirements including design authority, change control and quality assurance processes. Champion best-practice delivery methodologies such as SAP Activate. Maintain ownership of delivery frameworks, templates, procedures and standards. Integrate transition-specific governance to ensure ECC to S/4HANA work is controlled, traceable and aligned with both enterprise architecture and future operating models. Programme Coordination & Continuous Improvement Support planning and execution of major SAP initiatives, including S/4HANA transformation workstreams. Oversee issue management, root-cause analysis and process optimisation activities. Promote standardisation, simplification and continuous improvement across SAP supported processes. Drive and coordinate activities required to correct current system failings and strengthen processes ahead of the S/4HANA migration. Contribute to the design, establishment and ongoing support of a Super User focused Centre of Excellence (CoE) within BE post-transition, ensuring sustainable capability and continuous improvement. Communication & Organisational Enablement Communicate progress, risks and decisions to business and IT leadership. Facilitate workshops, solution walkthroughs and delivery reviews. Support training, change management and user adoption activities. Enable users to understand, adopt and benefit from new S/4HANA functionality, ensuring clear communication and effective transition-readiness activities. KEY SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Extensive experience leading SAP functional teams through complex delivery environments, ensuring alignment with business objectives and project timelines. Deep knowledge of SAP modules, integration points and full lifecycle delivery methodologies (e.g., SAP Activate), enabling seamless end-to-end solution delivery. Skilled in developing comprehensive process maps, workflows and system process flows to drive efficiency, standardisation and compliance. Proven ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, and enforce delivery discipline, ensuring successful project outcomes. Strong capability in stakeholder management, including communication, negotiation, facilitation and expectation management across business and technical teams. Experienced in structured governance frameworks, change control, testing cycles and release management to maintain system integrity and compliance. Demonstrated ability to address complex issues, balance leadership and hands-on responsibilities and make data-driven decisions to mitigate risks. Experience in S/4HANA programmes, multi-vendor landscapes and public-sector projects, delivering scalable, future-ready SAP solutions. WHY JOIN BUS IREANN? Joining Bus ireann offers the opportunity to be part of a respected national transport company that plays a vital role in connecting communities across Ireland. Employees benefit from careers with competitive pay, comprehensive training and development opportunities. With a supportive work environment, opportunities for career progression and the chance to contribute to a sustainable public transport system, Bus ireann is an excellent choice for those seeking meaningful employment. We are committed to supporting your well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. HOW TO APPLY If youre ready to shape the future of Bus ireann, visit to apply by close of business on Wednesday 15th April. Bus ireann is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can achieve their potential.
SAP Execution Lead Working with Bus ireann means joining one of Irelands key public service organisations, helping keep the country moving by connecting communities, supporting economic activity and promoting social inclusion. The organisation is undergoing major digital and operational transformation, including SAP modernisation and the adoption of S/4HANA. This role provides the opportunity to contribute to major technology-enabled change while building leadership, delivery and operational management capability in a large-scale national organisation. Reporting directly to the CFO, the SAP Execution Lead plays a central leadership role in managing the SAP functional delivery team, ensuring high-quality execution across enhancements, projects and operational support. Acting as the bridge between business stakeholders, programme leadership and the SAP Centre of Excellence (COE), the role ensures that priorities are clear, governance is adhered to and solutions are delivered efficiently, consistently and in alignment with organisational goals. The successful candidate will bring strong practical SAP delivery experience, proven leadership capability and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams while maintaining oversight of processes, documentation and stakeholder engagement. Experience in S/4HANA transformation and multi-vendor delivery environments is highly desirable. This is a 2 year contract position. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Team Leadership & Delivery Management Lead, coach and coordinate the SAP functional team to ensure high-quality delivery across projects, change requests and operational support. Oversee day-to-day workload management, resource allocation and prioritisation. Drive consistent execution standards, documentation quality and compliance with governance processes. Ensure a smooth and well-governed transition from ECC to SAP S/4HANA, aligning team activities to support both remediation of existing issues and adoption of new capabilities. Embed a focus on correcting current functional and process failings as part of delivery oversight, ensuring improved stability and readiness ahead of S/4HANA. Business Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement Act as the primary liaison between business functions, project teams and the SAP Center of Excellence. Ensure business needs are correctly understood, prioritised and translated into actionable delivery plans. Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, process owners and end-users across the organisation. Support business users in realising and leveraging new S/4HANA functionality through effective engagement, communication and guidance throughout the transition. Execution Governance & Process Ownership Ensure adherence to governance requirements including design authority, change control and quality assurance processes. Champion best-practice delivery methodologies such as SAP Activate. Maintain ownership of delivery frameworks, templates, procedures and standards. Integrate transition-specific governance to ensure ECC to S/4HANA work is controlled, traceable and aligned with both enterprise architecture and future operating models. Programme Coordination & Continuous Improvement Support planning and execution of major SAP initiatives, including S/4HANA transformation workstreams. Oversee issue management, root-cause analysis and process optimisation activities. Promote standardisation, simplification and continuous improvement across SAP supported processes. Drive and coordinate activities required to correct current system failings and strengthen processes ahead of the S/4HANA migration. Contribute to the design, establishment and ongoing support of a Super User focused Centre of Excellence (CoE) within BE post-transition, ensuring sustainable capability and continuous improvement. Communication & Organisational Enablement Communicate progress, risks and decisions to business and IT leadership. Facilitate workshops, solution walkthroughs and delivery reviews. Support training, change management and user adoption activities. Enable users to understand, adopt and benefit from new S/4HANA functionality, ensuring clear communication and effective transition-readiness activities. KEY SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Extensive experience leading SAP functional teams through complex delivery environments, ensuring alignment with business objectives and project timelines. Deep knowledge of SAP modules, integration points and full lifecycle delivery methodologies (e.g., SAP Activate), enabling seamless end-to-end solution delivery. Skilled in developing comprehensive process maps, workflows and system process flows to drive efficiency, standardisation and compliance. Proven ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, and enforce delivery discipline, ensuring successful project outcomes. Strong capability in stakeholder management, including communication, negotiation, facilitation and expectation management across business and technical teams. Experienced in structured governance frameworks, change control, testing cycles and release management to maintain system integrity and compliance. Demonstrated ability to address complex issues, balance leadership and hands-on responsibilities and make data-driven decisions to mitigate risks. Experience in S/4HANA programmes, multi-vendor landscapes and public-sector projects, delivering scalable, future-ready SAP solutions. WHY JOIN BUS IREANN? Joining Bus ireann offers the opportunity to be part of a respected national transport company that plays a vital role in connecting communities across Ireland. Employees benefit from careers with competitive pay, comprehensive training and development opportunities. With a supportive work environment, opportunities for career progression and the chance to contribute to a sustainable public transport system, Bus ireann is an excellent choice for those seeking meaningful employment. We are committed to supporting your well-being, professional development, and work-life balance. HOW TO APPLY If youre ready to shape the future of Bus ireann, visit to apply by close of business on Wednesday 15th April. Bus ireann is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can achieve their potential.
A national transport company in Dublin seeks a Senior Manager for Culture and Internal Communications. The role involves developing engagement strategies aligned with organizational values, overseeing internal communications, and championing a positive employee experience. Candidates should have significant experience in employee engagement, strong communication skills, and a strategic mindset. Join a respected organization offering competitive pay and opportunities for career advancement in a supportive work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer, the Senior Manager, Culture, Internal Communications & Employee Engagement is a strategic leader responsible for shaping a cohesive, connected and high-performance employee experience. The role partners closely with the Executive Team, HR, People Leaders and employees across the organisation to strengthen engagement, build an inclusive culture and ensure internal communications act as a key enabler of organisational success. This role is pivotal in translating employee insights into actionable strategies that reinforce organisational values, drive alignment with business goals and foster a workplace where people feel valued, supported and motivated to succeed. The Senior Manager provides thought leadership on culture and engagement, guides leaders in understanding employee sentiment and ensures communication is clear, timely and impactful, particularly through periods of change or crisis. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with exceptional communication capability, deep empathy for the employee experience and a commitment to building organisational culture. as a sustained competitive advantage. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Culture & Employee Experience Develop and lead culture strengthening strategies and initiatives aligned to the organisation’s mission, vision and values. Champion an inclusive, positive employee experience that enhances belonging, collaboration and trust. Implement programmes and practices that reinforce organisational culture across all functions, locations and employee groups. Embed inclusive engagement practices that reflect and celebrate workforce diversity. Oversee the design and delivery of company-wide culture, employee engagement and internal communications initiatives, including key events, conferences and employee recognition programmes (e.g., the annual “Going the Extra Mile” (GEMs) awards). Employee Engagement & Insights Lead the employee engagement strategy, including the design and delivery of surveys, listening tools, focus groups and ongoing feedback channels. Analyse engagement, retention and workforce insights to identify themes, risks and opportunities, providing data-driven recommendations to senior leadership. Develop action plans to address engagement trends and track progress against engagement KPIs and organisational goals. Employee Value Proposition (EVP) Lead the development, refinement and activation of the organisation’s EVP, ensuring it authentically reflects the employee experience. Align EVP messaging and initiatives with talent attraction, development and retention strategies. Partner with Recruitment, Learning & Development and Communications to embed the EVP consistently across the full employee lifecycle. Internal Communications Leadership Provide strategic leadership for internal communications, ensuring messages are consistent, purposeful and aligned with organisational strategy. Oversee the Internal Communications function, directing priorities, delivery standards and the ongoing cycle of communication. Optimise communication channels and engagement platforms to enhance clarity, transparency and two-way dialogue. Partner with the Office of the CEO and External Communications to ensure alignment with corporate and CEO sponsored messaging. Support crisis communications planning and execution, ensuring employees receive accurate, timely information. Ensure communication and engagement initiatives uphold diversity, equity and inclusion principles. Lead communication support for HR programmes, including policy updates, recruitment campaigns, training initiatives, events, conferences and employee recognition. Advise senior leaders on culture, engagement risks, employee morale and organisational health. Partner with business leaders to ensure culture and engagement strategies directly support business priorities. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to build a unified, company-wide approach to culture and engagement. KEY SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Significant experience in employee engagement, culture, internal communications or a related strategic HR discipline. Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver engagement and culture strategies grounded in data and employee insights. Proven capability to build trusted relationships with diverse stakeholder groups, strategically assessing their influence and engagement needs to shape culture, enhance employee experience and drive companywide communication outcomes. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels. Proven experience in leading internal communications, including change and crisis communication. Strong understanding of organisational culture, engagement and retention practices. Experience advising leaders and working cross-functionally in dynamic environments. Empathetic, people‑centred approach with strong judgement and the ability to balance organisational needs. Highly self‑directed, adaptive and committed to continuous improvement. A qualification in HR, Organisational Development, Communications or relevant professional accreditation is desirable. Why Join Bus Éireann Joining Bus Éireann offers the opportunity to be part of a respected national transport company that plays a vital role in connecting communities across Ireland. Employees benefit from stable, long‑term careers with competitive pay, pension schemes and comprehensive training and development opportunities. With a supportive work environment, opportunities for career progression and the chance to contribute to a sustainable public transport system, Bus Éireann is an excellent choice for those seeking meaningful and secure employment. HOW TO APPLY If you’re ready to make a difference at Bus Éireann visit careers.buseireann.ie to apply by close of business on 6th April 2026. Bus Éireann is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can achieve their potential. #J-18808-Ljbffr
