Oonagh Hassett
Oonagh Hassett, Program Management, Independent Contractor
Oonagh Hassett is a Program Manager and strategic leader with over 20 years of experience delivering complex, high-impact programs across the global medical devices industry. With a background in Engineering and a Master’s in Clinical Research, she operates at the intersection of innovation, execution, and leadership, focused on delivering meaningful outcomes in regulated healthcare environments.
A certified Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP), Oonagh brings strong expertise in aligning programmes to organisational strategy and delivering measurable business value. She has led multi-million-euro initiatives spanning new product development, technology transfer, post-merger integration, and global commercial strategy, with experience across Ireland, Costa Rica, and the United States.
Oonagh is known for her collaborative, people-focused leadership style and her ability to bring clarity to complex environments. She has led cross-functional teams and worked across diverse stakeholder groups, balancing strategic oversight with disciplined execution. Her approach emphasises clear communication, trust, and cultural awareness to ensure successful delivery.
She is also an active contributor to the Project Management Institute (PMI), where she serves in a board capacity, supporting professional development and best practice within the project management community.
Throughout her career, Oonagh has supported growth strategies, organisational integration, and the delivery of key financial and operational targets. She is motivated by work that creates tangible impact and enjoys leading initiatives that combine innovation with real-world outcomes.
Oonagh is recognised as a thoughtful, resilient, and results-driven leader who brings energy and focus to complex challenges. Her ability to connect strategy with execution, while keeping people at the centre, continues to define her leadership approach.