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IT Project Manager

 
Vacancy Number:  27603
Category:  IT - Project & Portfolio Management
Job Type:  Full-time
 

 

Position Description 

Technology plays a leading role in enabling and delivering ESB’s strategy of achieving Net Zero emissions by 2040, but it’s our people who will make this Brighter Future a reality.  With over 800 people working across our IT Delivery and Chief Information Office (CIO) functions, together we design, build and support a broad range of technologies and services to deliver on our mission to bring sustainable and competitive energy solutions to all customers. We achieve this by harnessing all our resources, investing in our people and working collaboratively together.    

 

IT Project Delivery is responsible for the delivery of all IT Projects and Products in ESB’s IT Capital work programme. Working within our Project Delivery team, you will be part of a highly motivated and skilled team of IT Professionals working to achieve maximum value for our customers and all our IT investments across a range of technologies. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

The IT Project Manager is responsible for the day to day management of the project on behalf of the Project Board including: 

 

  • Develop and manage the project plan and documentation, oversee resource allocation, and update initial estimates as necessary throughout the project's lifecycle.
  • Prepare project reports (including Issue Reports, Exception Reports and End Stage Reports as required) to PMO standards.
  • Issue reports to agreed schedules to the Project Board and PMO.
  • Escalate issues to the Project Board as required, such as deviations from the plan using appropriate Change Control procedures.
  • Lead, motivate project team members and manage key stakeholder directly related to project deliverables
  • Ensure that all project team functions are carried out either directly or through appointed project team members (including Communications, Change Control and Team Management).
  • Delivers results that fulfil the objectives outlined in the Business Case while maintaining the requisite standards of quality.

 

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

  • Minimum 5 years' relevant project management experience, including relevant IT experience with the proven ability to deliver small-medium scale IT projects and Products, managing teams in a multi-vendor environment. 
  • Experience of industry-standard project management methodologies, specifically Agile, Hybrid, Waterfall / PRINCE2. 
  • Track record in successfully delivering projects to agreed controls.  
  • Self-motivator, problem solver with excellent communications and stakeholder management skills. 
  • Highly organised planning and time management skills with excellent attention to detail. 
  • Proven leadership and effective decision-making capabilitie.

Desirable

  • PRINCE2 Practitioner Project Management certification.
  • Certification in Agile project management methodologies such as PRINCE2 Agile and/or SCRUM software development framework would be an advantage. 

 

Location 

This position will be based in Fitzwilliam 27, ESB’s new 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 two anchor days 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

The successful candidate will report to an ESB’s IT PMO Framework.

 

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
€59,000 - €70,100 per annum (depending on experience)

 

Closing Date

7th January 2025

 

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

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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