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Portfolio Analyst [12 months]

 
Vacancy Number:  26535
Category:  IT - Project & Portfolio Management
Job Type:  Temporary Full-time
 

 

Position Description

 

ESB’s CIO (Central Intelligance Office) and IT Delivery functions are responsible for the planning, design, delivery and support of all IT & Digital solutions, technologies and activities for ESB Group. The role of Portfolio Analyst resides within the CIO function reporting to the Strategic Portfolio manager. It supports and enables the development of Digital and IT investment plans, reporting on on-going investments, and helps ensure appropriate processes and governance are followed.

 

The CIO Strategic Portfolio Management team is responsible for leading the development of the 5-year and annual IT and Digital investment plans. It develops and publishes key financial and scheduling reports that inform leadership of progress on investment delivery. You will work closely with stakeholders in CIO, IT Delivery and across ESB’s business units to support and enable the successful delivery of the investment plan. Successful delivery of the investment plan is a key enabler of business strategy and of achieving Net-Zero by 2040. This is a key role in ensuring targets are achieved and appropriate governance is in place and operating effectively to safeguard investment and help deliver the best possible outcomes for ESB.

 

 

 Key Responsibilities  

 

Responsibilities of this role will include but are not limited to:

  • Continuously analyse financial and scheduling data to track progress against the overall Digital and IT Investment plan enabling informed decision making around the Strategic IT Portfolio
  • Engage with Finance to ensure accurate reporting and cross charging of the IT Investment
  • Work with IT Governance to ensure each investment is compliant with the Digital and IT investment policy
  • Generate monthly and quarterly portfolio reporting and collate information to support effective and timely decision making on Digital and IT investment and resourcing
  • Work with stakeholders to ensure that up to date forecasts and status information is maintained for all Digital and IT Investment
  • Maintaining an up-to-date view of the portfolio, managing the pipeline to ensure that new work is captured and progresses in accordance with process
  • Chair the Virtual Demand Meeting to ensure that all new work is curated appropriately
  • Support meetings and forums led by CIO Portfolio Management team
  • Manage the approvals process and setting up of WBS codes

 

 

 Experience and Qualifications

 

Essential 

  • Strong analytical skills and ability to deal with complex data with high degree of accuracy.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to deal with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Good organisational skills.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a wider team and take on a range of duties as assigned.
  • Third level Business or IT Qualification or equivalent work experience is essential.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in budget management or financial reporting, IT Portfolio or Resource Management role
  • SAP PPM (Portfolio and Project Management) Experience or similar Project Portfolio Management Tool.
  • Knowledge of the Prince2 Project Management Methodology and or digital delivery methodologies
  • Competence with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
  • Have knowledge of Microsoft Power BI / business intelligence.

 

 

Location

 

This position will be based in ESB’s Head Office at Fitzwilliam 27, Dublin 2.

 

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 Strategic Portfolio Manager within the CIO function.

 

 

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
  • 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

€48,000 - €56,500 per annum depending on experience


Closing Date

15th April 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Inclusion and Diversity 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.

Our inclusive culture fosters innovation and connection among our 9,000 employees. At ESB, we support you to be your best so that you can truly make a difference.
 

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