Chief Operations Officer Technology Transformation is a senior national leadership opportunity within the HSE’s Technology & Transformation team. This high-impact role will drive operational excellence, digital enablement and large-scale transformation programmes across Ireland’s public health service.
Reference: NRS15298
Category: Management / Admin / ICT
Grade: Assistant National Director (Support) 0508
Campaign Type: External
Job Overview
The Chief Operations Officer Technology Transformation will provide strategic operational leadership across the HSE Technology & Transformation function. Reporting at national level, the postholder will oversee programme delivery, governance, performance management and service optimisation across multiple digital hubs nationwide.
This is a pivotal executive role supporting Ireland’s health service reform agenda through digital innovation, transformation programmes and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead operational planning and delivery across Technology & Transformation programmes
- Provide executive oversight of national ICT and digital transformation initiatives
- Ensure strong governance, compliance and performance monitoring frameworks
- Drive service improvement, process optimisation and value-for-money initiatives
- Collaborate with National Directors, Hospital Groups and Community Healthcare Organisations
- Manage large-scale budgets, resources and workforce planning
- Support implementation of the HSE Blended Working Policy where appropriate
- Represent Technology & Transformation at senior internal and external forums
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Significant senior leadership experience in large, complex organisations
- Proven expertise in digital transformation, ICT strategy or operational management
- Strong governance, financial management and risk oversight capabilities
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
- Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary teams
- Relevant third-level qualification at postgraduate level desirable
- Full eligibility to work in Ireland
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary aligned with Assistant National Director (Support) Grade 0508 under HSE consolidated pay scales
- Permanent Wholetime, Permanent Part-time, Specified Purpose Wholetime or Part-time contracts available
- Public sector pension scheme and superannuation benefits
- Annual leave entitlements in line with public sector agreements
- Blended working arrangements subject to role requirements and policy
Location & Employer Information
The Chief Operations Officer Technology Transformation role is based within the HSE Technology & Transformation team. The successful candidate will work from one of the HSE digital hubs located in:
- Dr. Steevens’ Hospital, Dublin
- Bective Street, Kells, Co. Meath
- Feehily’s Business Centre, Duck Street, Sligo
- Aras Slainte Chluainin, Manorhamilton, Leitrim
- Áras Sláinte, Wilton Road, Cork
- Dublin Road, Lacken, Kilkenny
- Merlin Park Hospital, Galway
- 98 Henry Street, Limerick
- Scott Building Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore, Offaly
- Southgate Shopping Centre, Drogheda, Co. Meath
- University Hospital Kerry, Tralee, Kerry
- Hale Street, Ardee, Louth
The Line Manager is open to engagement regarding on-site attendance in line with operational requirements and the HSE Blended Working Policy.
Application Details
Please download, save and carefully read the Job Specification, Additional Campaign Information (NRS15298) and Application Form before applying.
Email your completed application form to: recruitmanagement@hse.ie
Subject Line: NRS15298 Chief Operations Officer, Technology & Transformation
Email applications will receive acknowledgement within 2 working days. If no response is received within 5 working days, please contact recruitmanagement@hse.ie to confirm receipt.
Informal enquiries may be directed to: Joyce Shaw, Chief of Staff
Email: joyce.shaw@hse.ie
Last Day to Apply: 30 March 2026, 3:00 PM
