Job Title: Chief Executive Officer Employer: Adoption Authority of Ireland County: Dublin Closing Date: 3pm, Thursday, 29th January 2026 Starting Salary: €129,772 Chief Executive Officer Adoption Authority of Ireland Job Summary The role of the Chief Executive Officer of the Adoption Authority of Ireland is to lead the organisation and support the Board of the Authority in carrying out its functions in relation to domestic and intercountry adoption in Ireland and the provision of birth and early life information to persons who were adopted, boarded out, nursed out, the subject of an illegal birth registration, or resident in a county or mother and baby institution. The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for leading the Senior Management Team to achieve the organisation’s objectives, and will also be responsible for ensuring that the Board of the Authority is appropriately supported in carrying out its functions, in particular its quasi-judicial functions in relation to adoption. The Chief Executive Officer will be required to be accountable to relevant Oireachtas Committees and to the Dáil Public Accounts Committee on appropriation accounts and reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General. Main Duties of the job In tandem with the Board, lead the development of the AAI as an organisation, and continuously improve the quality of the service and the achievement of its objectives; Serve as a direct liaison between the Board and staff members of the AAI; Lead, manage and support the management team in the day-to-day management of the service ensuring that the members of the management team achieve their performance objectives; Lead, manage and support a team of staff, ensuring that the ethos, culture and values of the AAI are implemented and embedded throughout the organisation; Be the main spokesperson for the AAI to enhance its reputation and develop further services to the public, utilizing and developing appropriate communication channels Work with the Board to enable it to fulfil its governance functions and facilitate optimum performance by the Board and its Committees; Support the Authority in all functions of a judicial nature conferred on the Authority under the Adoption Act, 2010 The ideal candidate will have: 5 years senior management experience in any discipline in a multi-disciplined organisation including in the direct and indirect management of people; sufficient experience of evaluation of the practical impact and legal implications of exercising statutory powers and their use in a complex environment; a proven track record in leading teams under their control to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness; a proven capacity for innovative thinking, independent assessment and decision making and sound judgment; a career record that demonstrates to date a high level of competence in conceptual and analytical thinking with particular regard to strategic planning but also working within a complex legal framework; experience in vision development, long term strategic planning and strategic change management; Information about the Organisation The Adoption Authority of Ireland (AAI), established on 1 November 2010 under the Adoption Act 2010, is an independent quasi-judicial body under the aegis of the Department of Children, Disability, and Equality (DCDE). The AAI is responsible for granting all domestic adoption orders and for granting all declarations of eligibility and suitability to prospective adopters in advance of their adopting abroad and in Ireland. The AAI is responsible for registering and supervising all adoption service providers and for maintaining the Register of Accredited Bodies, which is the list of providers accredited by the AAI. In line with the 1993 Hague Convention on the Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption, the AAI is also the central authority for intercountry adoption in Ireland. The AAI maintains the Register of Intercountry Adoptions (RICA) in which details of inter-country adoptions are entered. The AAI also has functions under the Birth Information and Tracing Act 2022 (BITA). Under this legislation, all persons who were adopted, boarded out, nursed out, the subject of an illegal birth registration, or resident in a county or mother and baby institution can apply for access to their birth certificates birth, care and early life information. The BITA legislation also places the Contract Preference Register (CPR), maintained by the AAI, on a statutory footing, and creates a robust tracing service. The AAI is one of two state bodies providing these services under the BITA legislation, the other being Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. Selection Process Details Further information on this significant opportunity including a full list of essential and desirable requirements and details on how to apply, is available on www.publicjobs.ie The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 3pm on Thursday 29th January 2026. If you feel you would benefit from a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Sandra Cairns at sandra.cairns@publicjobs.ie We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Who We Are Is What We Do. Deel is the all‑in‑one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI‑powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly. Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 7,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers. Why you should be part of our success story? As the fastest‑growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world‑class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are. Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google. Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people’s working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $17.3 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you’ll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought‑after leader in the transformation of global work. What You’ll Do GTM Launches & Product Updates Own end‑to‑end enablement for all IT product releases. Maintain readiness calendars, coordinate cross‑functional launch plans, and ensure GTM teams are fully prepared at launch. Design and develop high‑quality enablement materials (decks, e‑learning, playbooks) in partnership with Instructional Design and Functional Enablement. Revenue, Adoption & Retention Enablement Serve as the enablement product SME for Deel IT across Sales, CS, OBM, Support, and Implementation teams. Partner with Functional Enablement to build training that strengthens product positioning, ICP clarity, use cases, and client value realization. Use product usage and customer insights to identify adoption gaps and develop targeted enablement initiatives that drive measurable revenue and retention impact. Operational Enablement & Product Excellence Collaborate with Product teams to identify recurring workflow or process issues affecting adoption efficiency or customer experience. Conduct root cause analysis and design enablement assets that reduce errors and improve operational consistency. Cross‑Functional Partnership Act as the connective tissue between Product and all GTM teams for the IT product line. Partner closely with the IT Product GM, PMs, PMMs, and Functional Enablement Leaders to ensure aligned messaging, shared priorities, and consistent product narratives. Provide regular reporting on enablement progress, adoption, and impact metrics to Product and Enablement leadership. What You Bring 5+ years in GTM enablement, sales engineering, product enablement, technical program management, product operations, or similar roles. Experience enabling technical or IT admin‑focused products (e.g., identity & access management, provisioning, device management, SSO/SAML, security workflows). Strong understanding of GTM teams (Sales, CS, OBM, Support) and the motions that drive revenue and client adoption. Expertise translating complex technical concepts into simple, actionable, role‑specific learning. Experience designing or co‑creating enablement content, including role‑specific training, microlearning, or technical walkthroughs. Outstanding project management and prioritization skills; able to manage multiple releases and competing demands. Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder‑management skills; able to build trust and influence across Product, Enablement, and GTM leaders. Fast learner with strong analytical thinking. You are able to interpret product usage data, identify patterns, and design enablement that drives measurable outcomes. A bias for action and a track record of delivering high‑quality programs in dynamic, fast‑paced environments. Why This Role Matters You will shape how thousands of GTM team members understand and champion Deel’s IT products. Your work will directly accelerate product adoption, reduce operational friction, and ensure the field is always prepared, confident, and delivering results. Total Rewards Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all. Some things you’ll enjoy Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access Equal‑Opportunity Statement At Deel, we’re an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel‑specific emails, which include @deel.com and other acquired company emails like @payspace.com and @paygroup.com. You can view the most up‑to‑date job listings at Deel by visiting our careers page. Deel will provide accommodations on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodations, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team via this link and a team member will be in touch to ensure your equal participation. If you have difficulty accessing the form, please email at recruiting@deel.com. We use Covey as part of our hiring and/or promotional processes. As part of the evaluation process, we provide Covey with job requirements and candidate‑submitted applications. Certain features of the platform may qualify it as an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) under applicable regulations. For positions in New York City, our use of Covey complies with NYC Local Law 144. We began using Covey Scout for Inbound on March 30, 2025. For more information about our data protection practices, please visit our Privacy Policy. 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A leading HR and payroll platform in Ireland is looking for a skilled professional to drive GTM enablement for IT products. You will manage enablement strategies across sales and customer success teams, ensuring effective product use and adoption. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in sales engineering or technical program management and excellent project management skills. Join us to help shape how teams engage with our cutting-edge products and drive meaningful impact. #J-18808-Ljbffr

FINANCE DIRECTOR - Ireland and UK Co. Meath| Permanent | Board & Senior Leadership Exposure On behalf of a privately owned, growth-oriented organisation, we are conducting an executive search for a Finance Director to join the senior leadership team. Note: this role requires the person to be office based 5 days per week to work alongside the senior management team. This appointment is central to the organisation’s next phase of development. The Finance Director will assume full responsibility for the operational finance function, ensuring strong financial control, governance, reporting discipline, and effective cash and risk management across a multi-entity structure. The role is execution-led, working in close partnership with the Managing Director and an established FP&A capability. Responsibility for long-term financial strategy sits elsewhere; this position exists to ensure the business operates on robust, reliable financial foundations. The Finance Director will: Act as a senior finance leader and trusted advisor to the Managing Director and leadership team. Own the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting and group consolidation. Lead statutory reporting, audit processes, and regulatory compliance. Strengthen internal controls, governance frameworks, and financial discipline. Oversee cash flow, liquidity, banking relationships, and covenant compliance. Identify, manage, and mitigate financial and operational risk. Lead finance execution for acquisitions, including due diligence support and post-acquisition integration. Build, lead, and develop a high-performing finance team. Drive continuous improvement across finance systems, processes, and automation. This role will suit a senior financial leader with a strong track record in operational finance and control, ideally gained within complex, growing, or multi-entity environments. Key requirements include: Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). 10+ years post-qualification experience in senior finance leadership roles. Deep expertise in financial control, statutory reporting, and consolidation. Proven experience leading audits and managing external advisors. Exposure to acquisitions and post-deal integration. Demonstrated ability to lead teams and operate effectively at senior leadership level. Commitment to working in the office 5 days per week along the senior management team. This search is being conducted on a strictly confidential basis. Interested parties are invited to make contact for an initial, exploratory discussion. Please reach out to Shirley Kiernan on 086 783 1786 or email shirley.kiernan@forcerecruitment.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A digital health startup in Dublin is seeking an ambitious intern for marketing and sales. The role involves driving national efforts targeting GP practices and offers the possibility of transitioning to a full-time position. This internship is remote due to COVID-19 and focuses on developing both sales and marketing skills in the health sector. Successful candidates will have experience in sales and marketing, possess strong communication abilities, and be fluent in English. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A leading product development firm is looking for a Sr. Product Success Manager. In this role, you will work closely with innovative companies, providing consultative support to enhance their product development processes. The ideal candidate will have over six years of experience in product management or a similar field, prioritizing customer engagement over development tasks. This fully remote position offers excellent benefits including profit sharing, medical coverage, and ample paid time off. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A public body in Ireland seeks a Chief Executive Officer to lead the Adoption Authority, ensuring effective management and support for the Board's functions related to domestic and intercountry adoption. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of senior management experience and a proven ability to innovate and strategically plan. This role offers a competitive starting salary and a unique opportunity to impact adoption services across Ireland. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A global logistics company is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to develop its Healthcare vertical in Ireland. The role involves expanding business with new and existing customers, establishing strategic relationships, and executing territory plans. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of business development experience in healthcare logistics, a strong sales track record, and excellent communication skills. A competitive compensation package will be offered, along with opportunities for personal growth within the organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Overview The Red Hat OpenShift Installer team is looking for a Principal/Senior Software Engineer to join us in Ireland, Czech Republic, Portugal or Italy as remote or onsite in our offices . The Red Hat OpenShift Installer team is responsible for the development and maintenance of OpenShift installation tooling used to deploy OpenShift clusters, with specific focus on public clouds such as AWS, Azure and GCP. This includes provisioning and cleanup of underlying cloud infrastructure resources needed for cluster deployments. You’ll be a key member of our OpenShift team and focus on building world-class technologies in hybrid cloud, system engineering, and Kubernetes management. In this role, you will contribute to the engineering of features related to the deployment and lifecycle management of Kubernetes and Red Hat OpenShift. You’ll play a specific part in defining the architecture for our deployment infrastructure and in developing these from inception, through upstream development to delivery in Red Hat products. You’ll also contribute to continuous integration testing and, together with the rest of the team, will be responsible for product quality. You’ll need to be passionate about modern software development and open source and have broad software engineering experience, combined with Linux, networking, containers and cloud platforms management skills. What you will do Focus on advancing and extending deployment tooling of Red Hat OpenShift to target cloud platforms, especially AWS, Azure and GCP Develop and maintain multiple components of Red Hat OpenShift Implement and maintain Continuous Integration testing for OpenShift deployment features to support excellent quality, stability and consistency of the platform Investigate, communicate, and troubleshoot escalated issues and propose systemic solutions to avoid similar problems happening again Keep learning cloud platforms to stay up to date with new and obsoleted features Contribute to team wide adoption of AI tooling to improve overall team performance Lead and mentor engineers in building implementations of new designs Get involved in open source community projects What you will bring 5+ years of software development experience Proficiency in Go and Shell programming is required; familiarity with other languages is a plus Experience with and understanding of Kubernetes architecture Experience with cloud infrastructure provisioning and management on at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Experience with continuous integration frameworks like Prow or Jenkins Experience with and understanding of Linux, networking and containers Knowledge of large-scale deployment architectures, ability to debug problems in complex loosely coupled environments Focus on test-driven development with good knowledge of unit testing frameworks and methodologies Packaging experience with distributions using RPM and with container-based deployment Passion for open source software development Solid written and verbal communication skills in English The following are considered a plus Good track record of contributions to relevant open source projects Passion for leveraging AI tools for personal and team growth Understanding of secure development principles About Red Hat Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We\'re a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact. Inclusion at Red Hat Red Hat’s culture is built on the open source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. When this is realized, it empowers people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to come together to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access, and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village. Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO) Red Hat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Red Hat does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other payment related to unsolicited resumes or CVs except as required in a written contract between Red Hat and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee. 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Job Description About the role As Associate Director, Drug Product Manufacturing Science & Technology, you will be Takeda’s global subject matter expert for small‑molecule drug product and packaging. You will lead how tablets, capsules, and injectable products are industrialized, transferred to internal sites and CMOs, and continuously improved across our global network. You will be at the interface of development, manufacturing, and regulatory, shaping robust, scalable processes and ensuring they are consistently applied worldwide to reliably supply medicines to patients. How You Will Contribute Serve as the global expert for small‑molecule oral solid dose (OSD) and/or parenteral drug product manufacturing technologies. Lead drug product manufacturing process characterization, including definition of critical process parameters and control strategies. Lead technology transfer of drug product and packaging processes to internal manufacturing sites and CMOs, ensuring smooth and compliant implementation. Lead or oversee validation of drug product and packaging processes in line with regulatory and Takeda standards. Act as part of rapid response teams to resolve complex manufacturing issues across local Operating Units, using data‑driven root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions. Drive strategies for continuous improvement of marketed (mature) drug products in the late phase of their lifecycle, improving robustness, yield, and efficiency. Shape and implement manufacturing strategies for key Takeda products across the internal network and CMOs, in close collaboration with Pharmaceutical Sciences and Operations. Ensure that process knowledge and best practices are systematically captured, shared, and leveraged across sites and functions within the Manufacturing Sciences and Technical Services network. Partner effectively with local Technical Services, site leadership, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Global Quality, Regulatory CMC, and other key functions to align on technical decisions and manage cross‑functional issues. What You Bring To Takeda At least a Bachelor’s or degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related discipline. Extensive industrial experience, including at least 10 years in pharmaceutical development and manufacturing. Deep expertise in drug product manufacturing technologies for oral solid dosage forms and/or injectable products, including proven experience with tech transfer, process characterization, and validation. Demonstrated experience acting as a subject matter expert in a matrix environment, influencing cross‑functional and cross‑site stakeholders. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a track record of independently making high‑impact technical and operational decisions for complex manufacturing processes. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and build alignment across technical and non‑technical partners. Ability to focus on critical priorities, deliver consistent, high‑quality results, and proactively build capabilities for the future across the network. Intellectual curiosity about technology and new ways of working, coupled with a collaborative and open mindset. Willingness to travel to our international manufacturing sites and work side‑by‑side with site teams on highly complex issues. More About Us At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient‑focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life‑changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world. Empowering Our People To Shine Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Locations Zurich, Switzerland; AUT - Wien - Industriestrasse 67; BEL - Lessines, Bray, Ireland; Brooklyn Park, MN; CHE - Neuchatel, Grange Castle; Ireland; Hikari, Japan; IRL - Dublin - Baggot Street; SGP - Singapore - Woodlands; USA - CA - Thousand Oaks - Rancho Conejo Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time #J-18808-Ljbffr