ICT Applications / Digital Solutions Manager in the Civil Service

The Civil Service employs over 50,000 people nationwide across 18 Government Departments and more than 20 other Civil Service offices and agencies. Our vision is inclusive, high quality and integrated service provision that meets the needs and improves the lives of the people of Ireland.

The ICT Applications/Digital Solutions Managers (Assistant Principal Officer level) recruited from this competition will be directly involved in delivering on a range of Government strategies within their appointed organisations. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a larger team delivering on the ambitions of Ireland to be a digital leader and enabling digital engagement with the State by businesses, members of the public and public servants.

Successful candidates will be integral team leaders that are delivering critical projects of national importance and public prominence such as solutions for social welfare supports, the National Childcare scheme, interactions with the Revenue Commissioners, subsidies in the agri-food sector, registering key life events such as birth, marriage, deaths, driving and employment permits and the gov.ie portal which is now the primary source of information on Government and Government services.

The panel formed from this competition will be used to fill vacancies across the Civil Service. Applicants should note that the majority of vacancies will be in Dublin.

Full details of the role, including specific eligibility requirements is available on

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 3pm on Thursday, 22nd October 2026.

We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Acts.