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Vacancy Number: 26206
Job Type: Full-time
ESB is a purpose led company striving to create a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve, leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy. Today, we operate one of the most progressive electricity systems in the world, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission, distribution and supply in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, and an international energy consulting business.
With almost 8,000 employees, we invested €1bn in infrastructure last year, contributed over €2bn to the economies we operate in and distributed over €2m across a range of community initiatives. This requires us to bring the best of our capabilities together to deliver innovative and value-driven solutions that enable our customers to live low-carbon lives. ESB strives to foster an effective and inclusive culture where people engage, challenge and feel connected to our purpose, colleagues, customers and community.
Position Description
The Networks IT & Digital Strategy team requires a full-time Team Member to join the Portfolio Management team. The IT Portfolio Management Team is responsible for ensuring all investment in IT, Digital and Data is governed through strategic transformation programmes, has necessary funding and budgets in place and is aligned to relevant price review allowances across the business. Working closely with ESB Networks transformation programmes, the team defines the annual IT budget and ensures alignment with Finance and CIO. The team also provides reporting and forecasting of IT, Digital and Data spend to a range of stakeholders in ESB Networks.
This position will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to develop/enhance the following skills:
1. In-depth knowledge of current and new IT technologies that are being developed for the electricity market and provide a great opportunity for the future development and to progress in the IT field;
2. Stakeholder management: it is expected that the candidate will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders: Portfolio Management CIO, Finance, Procurement, Digital Accelerator, Digital Factory and Project Delivery;
3. Use of IT applications such as LEAN IX, SAP, Excel, Word etc.;
4. Become Works For You (W4U) champion. W4U Champions are employees throughout the business who have volunteered to encourage and support the adoption of Office 365.
The position suits a self-motivated and innovative thinking candidate with excellent IT, project administration, governance and communication skills who can make a strong contribution in a team environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Follow, implement and ensure that IT governance processes are strictly adhered to;
2. Contribute to the development of IT Portfolio Plans, Financial and Regulatory Reporting;
3. Update and maintain IT Portfolio in the source system LEAN IX;
4. Support centrally run IT initiatives including Powering Ahead Transformation Programme, DMSO, SMART Metering, and Telecoms projects as required; support IT Procurement process;
5. Champion innovative ways of working and support the increased use of technology and Office 365 across the business as part of Works4You project; provide leadership and share the knowledge with other business units on new IT technological advancements;
6. Ownership and running of the Digital communication channels: including and not limited to Networks IT & Digital Strategy team Yammer & Networks IT Portal with a view of establishment of the IT community, gather the feedback, connect with other communities;
7. Co-ordinate facility/office admin related queries; champion Safety & Sustainability in the workplace.
Experience and Qualifications
1. Applicable Business and/or IT qualifications;
2. Relevant business experience and/or a Third level qualification in business, IT or a related discipline;
3. Excellent communication skills – ability to communicate information regarding the project in a timely and effective manner;
4. Strong interpersonal skills, including relationship building and influencing;
5. Strong organisational and planning skills;
6. Knowledge and working experience of ESB Networks IT systems and their operations. SAP, SRM, FMIS, Office 365 and others;
7. Knowledge of Distribution and Transmission Electricity Systems and Wholesale Electricity market in Ireland.
Location
Three Gateway, East Wall Road, Dublin 3. Hybrid/smart work will be a feature of this role.
Why ESB?
* Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future;
* Progressive, hybrid working model;
* Career development through mentoring and training;
* Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities;
* Sports and Social Clubs;
* Networking opportunities;
* Credit Union;
* Access to staff well-being programs;
* Generous parental leave entitlements;
* Strong values-based and inclusive culture;
* Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion;
* Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted.
Salary: Starting from €40,000 per annum
Application Deadline: 23rd Jan 2025
Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie.
If you have any queries in relation to this job, please contact recruitment@esb.ie.
Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.
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