PMO Team Lead

Vacancy Number: 17544

Business

Job Type: Full-time

ESB is a purpose led company striving to create a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve, leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy. Today, we operate one of the most progressive electricity systems in the world, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission, distribution and supply in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, and an international energy consulting business.

With almost 8,000 employees we invested €1bn in infrastructure last year, contributed over €2bn to the economies we operate in and distributed over €2m across a range of community initiatives. This requires us to bring the best of our capabilities together to deliver innovative and value-driven solutions that enable our customers to live low-carbon lives. ESB strives to foster an effective and inclusive culture where people engage, challenge and feel connected to our purpose, colleagues, customers and community.

Position Description

As the custodian of the Project Management Methodology (PMM) in ESB, the Project Management Office (PMO) plays an integral part in the delivery of major projects throughout the organisation. Working closely with the project teams, the PMO specialists provide essential project management support to facilitate best practice management of projects. Given the current expansion in the number of projects being supported by PMO, in parallel with the expansion in PMO team numbers, two new Team Lead positions are now reflected in the design of the PMO organisational structure. The two new PMO Team Leads will lead and manage the PMO specialists who are charged with supporting (i) Generation and (ii) Networks projects, respectively.

In the role of Team Lead, duties include developing and managing the 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 Specialist 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
Support the Governance & Assurance Manager in project assurance reviews
Embed feedback / lessons learnt throughout the PMM Project lifecycle to aid continuous improvement of the PMM
In conjunction with PMO Manager drive the roll-out of PMIS to the PM community.

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 & 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

Minimum of 7 years' relevant experience
Excellent knowledge of PMM
High level understanding of ESB Project Delivery infrastructure
Proven ability to successfully support PMs in the delivery of major capital projects
Familiar with the ESB health and safety policies and tools.
Significant experience of working from own initiative and taking ownership of work/projects
Proven stakeholder management skills
Excellent communication, reporting and interpersonal skills

Desirable

Previous project management experience on major construction projects
Previous experience of leading a team or project
Experience of and understanding of change management projects
Strong knowledge and experience of development, construction or overhaul projects
Previous experience of working in a PMO

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification

Location

The successful candidate may combine working from home within the Republic of Ireland, with attendance at base (Fitzwilliam 27, Dublin) for in-person collaboration, the frequency of which is agreed with the manager and may change as we learn about hybrid working.

The role may entail travel around Ireland and/or UK. Flexible working arrangements will be considered including geographical base.

Reporting to

PMO Manager, Engineering & Major Projects

Salary

€63,000 to €74,000 per annum

Closing Date

11th August 2022

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