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At Deloitte, we help organisations innovate and grow. As a Senior Manager/Manager in Software & Technology R&D within our Gi³ team, you’ll play a key client-facing advisory role, using your technical expertise to support Ireland’s most innovative companies. You will lead the assessment of complex software and technology projects to secure R&D tax credits and innovation incentives, while developing your leadership, commercial, and strategic skills in a collaborative environment.Key skills and experience
Extensive experience in software/technology roles (e.g. senior engineer, architect, technical lead, or manager).
Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field; postgraduate qualifications an advantage.
Broad knowledge of software design, development, and delivery (e.g. architecture, cloud, distributed systems, APIs, data platforms, digital technologies).
Proven leadership and consulting skills, including managing projects/teams and engaging senior stakeholders through structured technical interviews.
Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to convert complex technical concepts into clear documentation and presentations.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret legislation and apply it to real-world technical projects.
Experience managing multiple projects, delegating effectively, and overseeing budgets and timelines.
Experience mentoring and developing colleagues and fostering high performance.
Commercial awareness and interest in business development; experience with R&D tax credits/innovation incentives is beneficial but not essential.
Success in the Role: Performance Outcomes in your first 6-12 months
Manage a portfolio of software and technology clients and lead technical assessments for R&D tax credit and innovation incentive claims.
Conduct structured interviews with senior client stakeholders to identify qualifying R&D and articulate technological advances.
Prepare and review robust, compliant technical reports in collaboration with tax, costing, and finance teams.
Lead and develop a team of technology consultants through coaching and on-the-job training.
Support business development through proposals, pitches, client workshops, and innovation funding reviews.
Stay current on emerging technologies and trends and apply these insights in client work and thought leadership.
What type of work will I be doing?
Client engagement: Lead technical interviews, manage key relationships, and advise on R&D eligibility.
Technical analysis & reporting: Assess projects, draft technical narratives, and ensure they align with legislative criteria.
Team leadership & development: Coach consultants, manage resources, and promote a collaborative team culture.
Business development & market presence: Contribute to proposals, campaigns, and represent Deloitte at industry events.
Note: This is an advisory role focused on assessing and documenting technological innovation, not hands-on software development or system design.
Who is the Hiring Manager?
The hiring manager is a seasoned leader within Deloitte’s Gi³ team, known for their deep technical expertise and collaborative leadership style. They value clear communication, innovation, and continuous learning, fostering an environment where team members are empowered to grow and contribute meaningfully. Their approach balances strategic vision with practical support, encouraging initiative and professional development.
Where is this role based?
This role is based in Dublin, Ireland, with a flexible working model that supports hybrid arrangements combining office presence and remote work. You will also have opportunities to work on client sites as needed. For more details on our working culture and flexibility, please visit our Deloitte Works webpage.
Rewards and Benefits of working at Deloitte Ireland
At Deloitte, your reward is competitive and supports our purpose of helping you never stop growing. We believe in investing in our people's personal and professional development and empowering their work-life balance. We offer a range of supports and benefits that suit you, wherever you are in life, including health and well-being, pension, savings, learning & development and enhanced leave options. You'll also be part of an inclusive culture that encourages you to bring your full self to work every day. For more, review our Rewards & Benefits webpage.
If you believe that you meet most of the criteria above, we encourage you to apply. Deloitte is an equal opportunities employer and will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process.
What we offer
Your reward at Deloitte is competitive, supports our purpose and enables our people to never stop growing. Your reward at Deloitte is not just your salary, we believe in investing in our people's personal and professional development and empowering their work-life balance. Our ambition is to achieve gender equality and enable continuous growth. We offer supports and benefits that suit you, wherever you are in life, including health and well-being, pension, savings, training, coaching and enhanced leave options among others.
Keep on being you. Bring your full, absolute self to work, every day. Explore, question and collaborate. Stretch your thinking, while building a career that inspires and energises you. And, whatever motivates you, keep growing both professionally and personally – because when you make an impact that matters, we do too.