Head of Future Markets

Eirgrid Group

The Role

Overview

Lead development and delivery of future electricity market arrangements supporting 80-100% renewables.

Requirements

  • degree
  • market modelling
  • technology
  • market operations
  • leadership
  • resilience

What You Bring

-Capable of influencing at national and international levels and effective in engaging the Board and sub-committees thereof in relevant matters. -Visionary and strategic, able to use data and insights to drive the conversations about changes required for the future; -Exceptional relationship management skills, capable of procuring and managing complex partnership structures to deliver highly technical solutions in support of EirGrid’s strategy; -Experienced leader in the utility or energy sector with a deep understanding of the sector and the potential change disruptors; -Ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances, demonstrate resilience and be comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity; -Degree level qualification in business, commerce, economics or engineering; -Significant experience in market modelling and analysis; -Deep understanding of the role and value of technology in delivering transformative change; -Deep knowledge of all aspects of market operations and design (energy, system services, capacity) and significant experience with the design and delivery of large complex market change programmes;

The Company

About Eirgrid Group

-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.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Renewable Energy

Electricity Transmission

Electricity Grid Management

Wind Energy

Offshore Electricity Grid

Interconnector Development

Low Carbon Transition

Electricity Market Operation