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GT - IT Business Analyst (Band 4)

 
 
Vacancy Number:  26103
IT - Data & Analytics
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 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. The current Information Technology & Digital landscape includes a suite of applications to manage work and support the safety of plant and personnel together with a supporting Telecoms infrastructure, and to trade and participate in the all-Island market. Support and development for the GT application suite is managed in close partnership with Enterprise Services.

 

In line with the overall ESB digital strategy the Generation IT & Digital team is seeking to extend the reach of digital technology within the Generation business. A key goal of the team is to work with Generation stakeholders to identify digital opportunities that will deliver value to the business.

 

 

 

Key Responsibilities

 

  • Identify opportunities where digital can add value to the Generation business 
  • Create a pipeline of business cases for Generation governance boards to prioritise and seek investment to deliver 
  • Understand how the underlying IT architecture of the Generation business works and assess impact of proposed changes to same
  • Assist in the delivery of the Generation IT work programme  
  • Assist in the development, management, reporting and re-forecasting on the IT & Telecoms capital and operational budgets on a quarterly basis  
  • Ensure that functional and technical changes to the IT architecture are managed and governed appropriately  
  • Manage relationships between IT service providers and GT business users  
  • Provide a business co-ordination role on corporate IT projects including business unit testing, business readiness, progress reporting to the project manager and/or GT senior user as appropriate
  • Adoption and change management  
  • Representing IT & Digital and the GT business on relevant IT forums  
  • Supporting the IT & Digital manager and team in the planning & scheduling of the Generation Governance IT, Digital and Telecoms Change Boards  as and when required

 

 

Experience and Qualifications

 

Essential

 

  • A relevant 3rd level qualification or equivalent work experience is required
  • Minimum of 3-4 years' experience in a similar role
  • A proven track record in the development and co-ordination of IT Projects  
  • Excellent communications and stakeholder management skills  
  • Ability to operate at all levels within the organisation  
  • Initiative, and results focused  
  • Ability to understand technical detail and system architecture and how systems interface with each other 
  • Understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies  
  • Ability to multitask and work with a diverse group of stakeholders  
  • Knowledge of the Generation & Trading Business
  • Knowledge and experience of enterprise-wide technologies and infrastructure employed across ESB
  • Knowledge of Digital & Cyber Security Technologies

 

 

Location

 

ESB Head Office, Dublin.

 

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one anchor day per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.

 

 

 

Reporting to

 

This role will report to the IT & Digital Business Partner in Generation.

 

 

Why Work with Us?

 

  • 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
  • Generous Pension
  • Access to staff well-being programmes
  • Generous parental leave entitlements
  • Comprehensive Diversity & Inclusion programme
  • Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

 
 

Salary

 

€48,000 to €56,000 per annum

 

Closing Date

 

15th January 2025

 

 

Note: Please advise if you require any assistance or accommodations should you be called to attend an interview.

 

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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