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PMO Senior Team Leader

 
Vacancy Number:  28150
Category:  Business
Job Type:  Full-time
 

The PMO is moving from a centralised support function to a Hub and Embedded Spoke Model to improve project outcomes, strengthen delivery assurance, and better align the project management capability with the scale and complexity of EMP’s capital portfolio. 

The capital delivery environment has changed materially since the PMM and PMIS were introduced in 2019. Project volume, pace, scale and complexity have increased significantly, while external scrutiny and assurance requirements, particularly under PR6, have intensified.  This change is not about adding bureaucracy or enforcing compliance. It is about putting capability where it delivers the greatest value: inside project teams, at the point of delivery. 

The Hub (PMMO) 
The PMMO remains the central owner of: 

  • Project Management Methodology and standards 
  • Governance, assurance, and PMIS 
  • Capability development, competency standards, and training 
  • Advanced risk management expertise 
  • Resource planning, deployment, and professional line management 

Headcount, performance management, and capability development remain centralised, protecting consistency, career pathways, and professional standards. 

The Spokes (Embedded Support) 
PMO specialists are embedded directly within project teams across NPD, GPD, PCO and other portfolios. They: 

  • Work as part of the core project team, providing essential project management support to facilitate best practice management of projects. 
  • Attend project team anchor days and collaborate closely with Project Managers 
  • Provide hands-on support in project planning, facilitation of workshops, project governance, reporting, and risk 
  • Apply PMM and PMIS pragmatically, scaled to project size and risk 

This embedment creates shared ownership of outcomes and enables earlier intervention, better decision making, and stronger alignment between delivery and governance. 

 

The PMO Networks Team Lead position will be in the PMMO hub providing direct support to projects as required. The Team Lead will lead and manage the PMO specialists who are charged with supporting Networks projects. The role of Team Lead, duties include developing and managing a growing team of direct reports effectively to maximise individual and team potential in order to support all allocated programmes and projects to the highest standards.  

 

Key Responsibilities  

Responsibilities will cover the items below:  

Team Lead Management Responsibilities  

  • Onboarding of new joiners to PMO  
  • Coaching/Mentoring of new joiners to PMO 
  • Development of the team members including annual OKR reviews, performance management and development, clear goal setting and monitoring, mentoring and coaching  
  • Work management, including working with PMO Manager to prioritise all internal and external demands and work requests  
  • Lead out on continuous improvement measures on all aspects of service area  
  • 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.  

Team Lead Project Responsibilities 

  • Driving PMM orientation for users within the project management community 
  • Provision of facilitation services  
  • Lead out on the application of PMM processes, tools and templates  
  • Embed feedback / lessons learnt on PMM processes  
  • Project lifecycle to aid continuous improvement of PMM  
  • In conjunction with PMO Manager drive the roll-out of PMIS and PMM to the PM community.  
  • Stakeholder Management and Engagement 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience  

Essential  

  • 7+ years relevant experience required 
  • Excellent project/programme management experience and knowledge along with excellent knowledge of PMM / PMBoK 
  • Previous project management experience on major construction projects  
  • A proven track record in project managing the delivery of engineering projects 
  • Stakeholder engagement at multiple levels across the organisation 
  • Excellent facilitation, influencing and communications skills 
  • Self-motivated with excellent planning and time management skills and strong attention to detail 
  • High level understanding of ESB Project Delivery infrastructure in particular the Networks Business and knowledge of Network Assets 
  • Knowledge of commercial implications of project delivery 
  • Significant experience of working from own initiative and taking ownership of work/projects  
  • Full Irish / EU driver’s license and flexibility to travel nationwide 
  • Commitment to ESB’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Standards  

 

Desirable  

  • Previous experience of leading a team or project including resource planning, performance monitoring 
  • Experience of and understanding of change management projects with an emphasis on embedding new processes and continuous improvement. 
  • Strong knowledge and experience of development, construction or utility projects  
  • Previous experience of working in a PMO  
  • Strong analytical skills, and experience with relevant data reporting tools (such as Power BI, Excel, or other business intelligence platforms) could be advantageous. 
  • Experience of Coaching and Mentoring  

 

Qualifications  

Essential  

Third level qualification in Engineering, a Project Management discipline or equivalent work experience.  

 

Desirable  

Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification  

 

Location

This position will be  role will be primarily based in Engineering & Major Projects Office, The Sidings Building in Dublin 2. This role may also include travel around Ireland and/or UK.

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

PMO Manager, Engineering & Major Projects

 

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

25th March 2026

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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