Work & Asset Management (WAM) Applications Lead
* Ref No. GNI864
* Cork/Dublin
* Competitive
Gas Networks Ireland operates and maintains Ireland’s €3bn, 14,725km national gas network, which is considered one of the safest and most modern renewables-ready gas networks in the world.
Almost 725,000 Irish homes and businesses trust Ireland’s gas network to provide efficient and reliable energy to meet their heating, cooking, manufacturing and transport needs.
The gas network is the cornerstone of Ireland’s energy system, securely supplying more than 30% of Ireland’s total energy, including 40% of all heating and almost 50% of the country’s electricity generation.
Gas Networks Ireland is aiming to deliver a repurposed, resized and fully decarbonised gas network by 2045. Its “Pathway to a Net Zero Carbon Network” envisions transforming the existing gas network into two separate systems carrying 100% renewable gas, one dedicated to biomethane and the other to green hydrogen.
The Role:
The IT team within Gas Networks Ireland is an integral part of the business providing operational and customer-focused IT services. These services include solution delivery, service management, and infrastructure & operations management.
The WAM Applications Lead reports to the Utility & Finance Applications Manager and manages the support and delivery of changes to the applications under the WAM Applications Team’s remit. The role requires strong experience of leading teams in maintaining and enhancing enterprise class applications. The main systems falling under the remit of the WAM Applications Lead role include IBM Maximo, Peacock Fingertip, Click Scheduler, Trimble Unity, Microsoft Dynamics CRM and other miscellaneous applications.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Lead and mentor a team of IT WAM applications specialists, promoting cross-functional development of skills within the team.
* Manage and ensure that the IT processes related to the day-to-day operation of WAM applications are optimised and effective.
* Manage the resolution of day-to-day incidents across WAM applications.
* Manage the remediation of short, medium and long-term problems across WAM applications.
* Manage the delivery of BAU changes to WAM applications.
* Assist with the analysis, design and testing of changes to WAM applications.
* Manage budgets, contracts, software licences, and third-party vendors related to the WAM applications.
* Manage risks related to the WAM applications.
* Provide out-of-hours support on a rota basis if required.
* Other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
* Relevant third-level degree or equivalent is required.
* At least 5 years relevant experience is required.
* Experience leading people and teams is desirable.
* Functional knowledge and experience in IBM Maximo is desirable.
* Experience dealing with business stakeholders and knowledge of work and asset management principles is desirable.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and analyse problems.
* Experience in dealing with a variety of stakeholders in a large organisation.
* Experience in dealing with external third-party vendors.
* Ability to understand day-to-day business operations and critical business processes.
* Ability to create and develop strong working relationships.
* Ability to mentor and support team members.
Applications, including current Curriculum Vitae, should be emailed to the following address stating the job title and reference number in the subject line of your email: recruit@gasnetworks.ie
The closing date for receipt of applications for this vacancy is the 18th February 2025.
Please note that applications submitted after this closing date will not be accepted.
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