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 8,000 employees and revenue of over €5bn per annum, 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 IT & Digital team is responsible for developing and delivering the IT & Digital Strategy required by the business to support the strategic objectives of Generation & Trading, and to manage implementation of the Strategy in a cost-effective and value-driven manner.

Applications are invited for the position of IT Strategy & Portfolio Governance Manager on the IT and Digital team. This role is focused primarily on strategy development and the associated investment plans, to ensure that IT, Analytics, and Digital Strategies are aligned to business needs and to ensure that appropriate plans to deliver these Strategies are in place.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive out the IT & Digital Strategy required by the business in close collaboration with both BU and Enterprise Services Senior Management Teams
• Lead the Smart Working strategy for GT from an IT & Digital perspective, in collaboration with the GT business and the Accelerate Digital team
• Assess the impact and opportunity of emerging technology for the strategic direction of GT
• Deliver multi-year solution roadmaps, annual workplans & budgets, and quarterly revisions required to ensure effective implementation of the IT & Digital Strategy
• Lead the IT & Digital governance framework for GT, including the IT Investment and Change Boards; and liaise appropriately with governance counterparts in Enterprise Services
• Develop and oversee compliance with standards for prioritisation of work, business case approval and benefits realisation
• Manage and co-ordinate Business Unit GDPR activities, including SAR’s (Subject Access requests), DPIA’s (Data Protection Impact Assessments) and ROP (Records of processing) reviews
• Represent the IT & Digital function at relevant Cyber security forums

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum 7 years relevant experience is essential
• Effective team player across all levels within the organisation
• Strategic thinker
• A proven track record of delivering results
• Self-motivator and problem solver
• Excellent communications, facilitation & interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment
• Excellent knowledge of the Generation & Trading Business
• Knowledge and experience of enterprise wide technologies and infrastructure employed across ESB
• Knowledge of Digital & Cyber Security Technologies
• Working knowledge of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

Essential

• A recognised third level qualification in an IT/Computer Science or Business discipline, or equivalent work experience is essential.