Programme Manager
Eirgrid Group
Lead strategic IT/programme delivery for grid transformation and corporate systems.
13 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Hybrid
Company Size
890 Employees
Service Specialisms
Electricity Transmission
Grid Management
System Operations
Market Integration
Renewable Integration
Energy Services
Transmission Network Development
Smart Grid Solutions
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Renewable Energy
Electricity Transmission
Electricity Grid Management
Wind Energy
Offshore Electricity Grid
Interconnector Development
Low Carbon Transition
Role
What you would be doing
enterprise platforms
energy management
portfolio governance
budget management
stakeholder engagement
strategic transformation
- Partner with senior business leaders to deliver strategic transformation portfolios aligned with corporate, operational, and energy transition goals.
- Lead the delivery of systems supporting both operational and corporate transformation, including enterprise-grade platforms and mission-critical grid technologies.
- Provide leadership and guidance to programme and project managers, fostering a high-performance culture and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with executive sponsors to communicate portfolio goals, strategic outcomes, and business benefits, ensuring alignment with national infrastructure priorities and internal transformation objectives.
- Monitor and coordinate cross-programme dependencies, resolving conflicts and ensuring integrated delivery.
- Define and maintain integrated portfolio plans, monitor progress against performance criteria, and ensure optimal allocation of resources across programmes.
- Manage portfolio budgets, ensuring financial control and value delivery across programmes.
- Establish and oversee governance structures for the portfolio in accordance with EirGrid policies, regulatory frameworks, and industry best practices.
- Present portfolio roadmaps, risks, interdependencies, and recommendations to executive and board-level stakeholders.
- Act as a strategic advisor, building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government, regulators, and industry partners.
- Oversee the delivery of a portfolio of complex programmes and projects, including control centre tools, market systems, energy management systems, corporate platforms (HR, Finance, Audit), and enterprise data solutions.
- Lead the development of portfolio-level strategies, timelines, and deliverables to achieve business outcomes, with a focus on innovation, resilience, and digital maturity.
- Promote a user-centered design and systems-thinking approach across programmes and services, ensuring alignment with stakeholder needs, compliance requirements, and organisational strategy.
- Balance resource availability and capability across multiple programmes, ensuring delivery excellence and strategic alignment.
What you bring
prince2
erp
portfolio certified
10+ years
leadership
strategic
- Deep understanding of project and portfolio management methodologies (e.g. MSP, PMI, PRINCE2, MoP).
- Strong knowledge of grid operations, control centre technologies, enterprise platforms (e.g., ERP, HRIS, audit tools), and data systems.
- Strategic thinker with a track record of aligning delivery with long-term business and policy objectives.
- Experience in delivering enterprise systems in compliance with regulatory and governance frameworks.
- Certified Portfolio or Programme Manager with 10+ years of experience in leading large-scale transformation portfolios.
- Exceptional leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at executive and board levels.
- Proven experience in delivering complex systems and infrastructure programmes across operational and corporate domains.
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Company
Overview
Founded in 2006
Year of Establishment
The company was established to play a key role in the energy transition and grid management.
7 million people
Population Served
Reliable power delivery to residents across Ireland and Northern Ireland.
- Operates and manages the electricity transmission grid in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
- Ensures reliable delivery of power across both regions.
- Plays a key role in the integration of renewable energy into the national grid.
- A leader in innovation, focused on transitioning towards a cleaner energy future.
- Supports the development of infrastructure for new energy sources such as wind and solar.
- Involved in major projects to upgrade and enhance grid capacity and resilience.
- Collaborates with governments, developers, and other utilities to advance sustainable energy solutions.
- Notable for its work in facilitating the connection of large-scale renewable energy projects.
- Also involved in energy market operations and system stability for a green energy transition.
- We are committed to delivering for our customers.
- We value teamwork and collaboration.
- We act with integrity, transparency, and fairness.
- We strive for excellence in everything we do.
- We are innovative and agile in response to change.
Net Zero by 2050
Climate Target
Aiming to achieve net zero emissions through comprehensive sustainability initiatives.
80% Renewables
Energy Transition Goal
Aims to integrate 80% of renewable energy into the grid by 2030, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
- Focused on enhancing grid infrastructure to support the integration of renewable energy sources.
- Optimizing operations to align with sustainable practices and reduce carbon emissions.
37% workforce
Gender Balance
Percentage of women in the workforce.
33% leadership
Female Representation
Percentage of women in leadership roles.
- Creates an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities they serve.
- Committed to improving gender balance at all levels, focusing on increasing female representation in leadership roles.
- Continues to support flexible working, ensuring employees can balance personal and professional commitments.
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