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Programme Control Planning Specialist

Vacancy Number: 27663

Category: Engineering - Other

Job Type: Full-time

The Engineering & Major Projects (EMP) Programme Control Office (PCO) Team work together to develop and own an energisation led end to end Programme of work to be undertaken by EMP.

Combining work programme information from across ESB business areas the PCO provide one single energisation led view of the EMP work programme giving transparency and business unit accountability. The PCO also provides a risk assessed forward view of the EMP delivery programme.

This Programme Control Specialist is responsible for ensuring that EMP Programme Control Office (PCO) work programme requirements are scheduled, resourced and aligned to business requirements. This requires coordination of key stakeholders to ensure operation of the work management system is efficiently planned, tracked and controlled.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities for this position are as follows

Programme Coordination & Scheduling

Define project programmes with EMP, Networks, and G&T teams, including pipeline and planning. Coordinate project schedules and programme management requirements to support delivery across EMP, Networks, and G&T. Manage prioritisation and timing of programme activities, ensuring timely transfer of information and reporting.

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

Manage and coordinate stakeholders within ESB Networks and EMP to achieve PCO objectives. Develop and foster strong relationships to ensure trust and successful programme delivery. Provide technical guidance to stakeholders on all aspects of programme planning and scheduling.

Digital Tools & Innovation

Embrace innovation and leverage digital and technology solutions to enhance programme delivery.

Project Server & Data Management

Coordinate updates to Project Server (schedule uploads, user access, metadata, resource database, custom views). Maintain and update SharePoint Libraries and source files feeding the work programme model.

Schedule Assurance & Continuous Improvement

Provide PCO assurance of project schedules at each development stage.Review schedules for continuous improvement, report issues, and coordinate updates.

Reporting & Dashboard Development

Ensure accuracy in reporting dashboards, undertake trend analysis, and produce management reports. Assist in creating new dashboards to read data from Project Server.

Quality & Performance Monitoring

Monitor and validate programme data, ensuring accuracy and alignment with PCO objectives.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience.
A strong project management capability. Demonstrated competency in project management methodologies and systems, in project scheduling and reporting.
A strong work ethic with a clear focus on delivery to ESB’s safety, time, quality, and cost objectives. A demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
Knowledge of SAP based management systems including maintenance and updating of system data.
Experience in developing and implementing business processes and procedures. Experience in data analysis and report preparation.
Ability to work collaboratively and coordinate effectively with a large group of colleagues on a range of work tasks, and a proven ability in management of stakeholders.
Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment, with a flexible approach to work and strong communications and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

Essential

A 3rd Level qualification

Desirable

Project Management
Advanced Excel

Experienced user of scheduling software e.g. MS Project or equivalent
Familiar with Power Bi Data Analytics tools
MS Project Server / Project Online

Location

The role is based in either One Dublin Airport Central or Eastgate, Little Island, Cork in location.

ESB is committed to offering flexibility in ways of working and we call that Smart Working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible and remote ways of working.

The successful candidate may combine working from home within the Republic of Ireland, with attendance at base for in-person collaboration, the frequency of which is agreed with the manager and may change as we learn about hybrid working.

Reporting to

Programme Control Office (PCO) Programme Manager, ESB Engineering & Major Projects

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

€59,000 - €70,000 per annum

Closing Date

10th Janaury 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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