• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience 
• High level understanding of IT infrastructure 
• Previous experience of leading a team or project 
• Proven ability to deliver a project or a schedule of tasks on time and within budget 
• Excellent written and communication skills 
• Familiar with the general health and safety requirements in Ireland
• Planning and budgeting experience 
• Excellent stakeholder management  

Desirable 

• Microsoft Azure certification 
• Strong understanding of Azure DevOps 
• Drive automation and self-service processes  
• Excellent understanding of Azure and the services delivered in it 

This is great opportunity for a well-qualified individual to lead the Cloud Platform Support team in ESB digital delivery function.

This role will focus on developing and growing the Cloud strategy in ESB. Delivering for our customers. You will be responsible for a team of Cloud engineers with a driven can-do attitude exploring new ways of working and continually challenging the team to deliver value. 

The role will suit an ambitious professional who has a real interest and a true passion for learning and driving Cloud in ESB, then sharing this expertise across the ESB group. It is an opportunity for someone who has great ideas and vision. 

Key Responsibilities 

Responsibilities will cover the items below:  

• Responsible for the Health and Safety requirements of all team members 
• Development of the team members including annual reviews, personal and performance management & development, clear goal setting and monitoring, mentoring, and coaching 
• Work management, including prioritisation of all internal and external demands and work requests 
• Budgeting, financial planning, monitoring and reporting for all aspects of the Cloud support function
• Maintenance and development of IT Policies, Procedures, Standards as related to Cloud and Azure 
• Working with other IT teams and the wider business to ensure quality end-to-end service to our customers 
• Continuous improvement to all aspects of Cloud service area as well as delivering cost efficiencies 
• Vendor Management of service providers and strategic partners for the area 
• Risk Management of any IT changes impacting services  
• Resource planning to meet ongoing demands 
• Monitoring and reporting on the team’s performance and key indicators 
• Responsible for regular engagement and communication with all team members as well as wider network of stakeholders 
• Part of Technical Approval process for Cloud purchases