THE BUSINESS
AAB is a leading professional services firm providing audit and accounting, tax, payroll and HR, outsourcing and advisory solutions globally. We have great minds working together, enabling our customers to thrive. Combined with our commitment to building long lasting relationships, our expertise and enthusiasm, we're always finding ways to achieve our customer goals.
THE TEAM
At AAB we pride ourselves on providing everyone with an inspiring career opportunity. Our culture keeps the layers simple and the relationship personal. We know that our success is down to one thing, our people, and we make sure looking after our people is at the heart of everything we do.
Does AAB sound like a good fit for you? We currently have an opening for a Programme Manager - Integrations to join our team.
THE ROLE
Programme Manager (Integrations) - Dublin
Role Overview
As Programme Manager - Integrations, you will lead the coordination and execution of post-acquisition integration programmes across newly acquired businesses in Ireland. The role is hands-on and people-focused, supporting the strategic ambition of rapid growth through acquisition. You'll be responsible for translating strategic intent into day-to-day integration delivery, with an emphasis on operational continuity, and employee experience.
This is an excellent opportunity for a capable programme manager or senior project manager, with solid delivery skills, emotional intelligence, and a pragmatic mindset - someone who can grow with us as our integration blueprint evolves and who is comfortable working at a Group level, while delivering locally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Integration Programme Delivery
- Lead the planning and execution of end-to-end integration programmes for acquisitions aligned to the Group's integration blueprint
- Coordinate functional workstreams across areas such P&C, Finance, IT, Legal, and Operations.
- Track programme performance and manage risks, issues, and interdependencies.
- Facilitate Day 1 readiness, manage post-Day 1 integration actions, and guide the transition into business-as-usual.
- Stakeholder & Communications Management
- Act as the bridge between Group-level programme direction and local operational delivery in Ireland.
- Foster trusted relationships with local leadership, integration sponsors, and functional leads.
- Support delivery of change activity and comms that reduces ambiguity, builds engagement, and reinforce cultural integration.
- Provide clear, concise updates to the Group Executive Team and participate in governance forums including fortnightly Steering Committees.
- Cultural Integration & Change Enablement
- Support the 'people side' of integrations including culture, values, communications, and talent retention.
- Understand the emotional and operational dynamics of acquired teams and support their alignment to new ways of working.
- Project Governance & Methodology
- Use ITO governance models and tools to drive transparency, accountability, and timely decision-making.
- Contribute to retrospective reviews to evolve the integration blueprint
- Ensure playbook principles like the tech transition approach and strategic synergy realisation are grounded in operational feasibility.
Required Skills and Experience
- 3-7 years' experience in programme or project management, ideally with exposure to post-merger integration (PMI) or complex change
- Demonstrated ability to manage multi-functional projects (HR, Tech, Ops, Finance) under pressure.
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills - credible with senior stakeholders but collaborative with delivery teams.
- A pragmatic and hands-on delivery style - comfortable working through ambiguity and willing to "roll sleeves up".
- Project management certification (e.g. Prince2, PMP, Agile) preferred but not essential.
Desirable Attributes
- Exposure to working in a PE-backed, fast-scaling organisation.
- Familiarity with integration tools (e.g., synergy tracking, impact and risk assessment, technology migration planning, etc).
- Sensitivity to post-acquisition dynamics - particularly change fatigue, communication gaps, and talent risks.
- Interest in future leadership and development - this role has potential to grow as the function matures.
At AAB you will have tremendous opportunities that will meet your career aspirations, working in a progressive, energetic and stimulating environment alongside supportive and engaging professional teammates.
AAB Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
