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IT & Digital Business Partner

 
Vacancy Number:  28615
Category:  IT - Digital Delivery
Job Type:  Full-time
 

The EMP IT & Digital team is responsible for delivering the EMP IT & Digital Strategy required by the business to support the strategic objectives of EMP and ESB, and to manage the implementation of strategy in a cost-effective and value-driven manner.

 

The current EMP IT & Digital landscape comprises a complex and wide variety of technical engineering and project management applications enabling EMP to meet highly complex engineering challenges and deliver ESB Networks and Generation Trading large scale capital projects.

 

EMP recently went through reorganisation enabling us to be strategically placed to deliver on the significant increased volume and scale of capital projects. In line with this the EMP IT & Digital team are similarly being restructured, with the opportunity now for an energetic and experienced person to fill our cross-business partner role.

 

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities for this role include:

  • Work closely with BU Senior Management Teams to define and drive out the implementation of the Digital and IT strategies
  • Cross-Directorate view (i.e. interacting with other Senior IT BPs and teams)
  • Consults with functional (CIO and IT Delivery) colleagues before making recommendations to BU colleagues
  • Define impact of emerging technology on the strategic direction of Major Projects and contribute to all areas of Engineering & Major Projects
  • Responsible for the identification and submission of IT investments into the overall BU governance process and their subsequent delivery for EMP
  • Point of escalation for issues raised by the business or SMT members across EMP
  • Proactive monitoring of quality and delivery of IT services for EMP
  • As delegated by the Senior IT & Digital business partner, responsible for the oversight of corporately driven IT initiatives for EMP
  • Support the wider IT & Digital team in cross BU initiatives
  • Supporting EMP’s IT & Digital Governance business partner with GDPR related activities across EMP, such as SAR’s (Subject Access requests), DPIA’s (Data Protection Impact Assessments) and ROP (Records of processing) Reviews

 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

 

  • Candidates must have 7 years relevant experience 
  • Ability to analyse and explain IT matters in business terms
  • Must be an effective team player across all levels within the organisation
  • Excellent understanding of the ESB IT Delivery & CIO organisations
  • Self-motivator and problem solver, with a proven delivery track record
  • Excellent communications, facilitation & interpersonal skills
  • Ability to influence others to move toward consensus
  • Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment
  • Corporate-wide view and understanding of ESB business units

 

Qualifications

 

Essential

  • A recognised third level qualification in an IT/Computer Science or Business discipline or equivalent work experience is essential.
  • In addition the role requires five to seven years’ experience in a IT role.

 

Desirable

  • Knowledge and experience of enterprise wide technologies and infrastructure employed across ESB
  • Digital & Cyber Security Technologies
  • Working knowledge of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)

 

Location

This position will be based in ESB Engineering & Major Projects, The Sidings Building

Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2. However, from time to time overseas and in country travel may be required.

 

Reporting to

The successful candidate will report to the Engineering & Major Projects Senior IT & Digital Business Partner.

 

Why Work with Us? 

  • Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future 
  • 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 
  • 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 

€71,000 - €84,000 Per annum 

 
Closing Date 

26th June 2026 

 

Interview  

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy: 

  • Accountable and Ethical 

  • Collaborative  

  • Growing and Adaptive 

  • Proactive 

  • Respectful and Supportive 

 

More information available on Our People Promise 

 

Notes 

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role. 

The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the Republic of Ireland / UK prior to commencement of employment.    

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law. 

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie.  

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.
 

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