The Health Service Executive is seeking applications for the position of Interim Assistant National Director – Head of SAP Centre of Excellence (CoE) within Technology & Transformation. This senior leadership opportunity is ideal for an experienced SAP professional with a proven ability to lead large-scale transformation initiatives, manage strategic stakeholder relationships, and drive innovation across complex healthcare environments.
This national-level HSE leadership role offers the opportunity to shape SAP strategy and operational excellence across Ireland’s public health system while working collaboratively with internal teams, external delivery partners, and key decision-makers.
Job Overview
The Interim Assistant National Director – Head of SAP Centre of Excellence (CoE) will provide strategic leadership across SAP services within the HSE Technology & Transformation division. The successful candidate will oversee governance, operational performance, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives supporting digital transformation across the healthcare sector.
This role requires significant senior-level SAP expertise, exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering impactful organisational outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the SAP Centre of Excellence within the HSE Technology & Transformation division
- Drive strategic SAP initiatives aligned with organisational digital transformation objectives
- Develop innovative operational and governance solutions to improve services and performance
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders, third-party suppliers, and delivery partners nationwide
- Provide leadership in SAP programme delivery, governance, and optimisation activities
- Support continuous improvement across SAP-enabled business processes and systems
- Ensure effective risk management, compliance, and operational oversight
- Contribute to national healthcare technology transformation strategies and initiatives
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Significant senior-level experience working within SAP and complex business environments
- Strong experience managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated success delivering innovative service and organisational improvements
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing large-scale transformation projects
- Excellent communication, leadership, and governance capabilities
- Strong strategic planning and operational management experience
- Ability to work collaboratively across national healthcare and technology functions
- Applicants must be employees of the HSE, TUSLA, Section 38 agencies, or statutory health agencies in line with WRC Agreement 161867
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary: Competitive pay
Contract Type: Specified Purpose Wholetime
This senior HSE leadership role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to Ireland’s national healthcare technology transformation agenda while working within a collaborative and strategically important environment.
Location & Employer Information
The role is based within the HSE Technology & Transformation division, with access to multiple digital hub locations throughout Ireland. The successful candidate is expected to work from one of the designated HSE digital hubs, supporting national healthcare technology operations and transformation programmes.
- Dr. Steevens’ Hospital, Dublin
- Bective Street, Kells, Co. Meath
- Feehily’s Business Centre, Duck Street, Sligo
- Aras Slainte Chluainin, Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim
- Áras Sláinte, Wilton Road, Cork
- Dublin Road, Lacken, Kilkenny
- Merlin Park Hospital, Galway
- 98 Henry Street, Limerick
- Midlands Regional Hospital, Tullamore, Co. Offaly
- Southgate Shopping Centre, Drogheda, Co. Meath
- University Hospital Kerry, Tralee, Co. Kerry
- Hale Street, Ardee, Co. Louth
- St. Luke’s Hospital, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
A panel may be formed from this campaign to fill future temporary and specified purpose vacancies on a full-time or part-time basis.
Application Details
Applications should quote Reference: TT2026
Email applications to: applyadmin.TechnologyAndTransformation@hse.ie
Campaign Reference: T&T/20/26 Interim Assistant National Director, Head of SAP CoE
Informal Enquiries Contact: MaryRose McIntyre
Email: recruitment.technologyandtransformation@hse.ie
Related documentation includes the Application Form, Job Specification, and Additional Campaign Information.
