Gaeilge
Is muide a fheidhmíonn eangach leictreachais na hÉireann. Feidhmíonn muid an córas cumhachta le leibhéil den scoth ginte in-athnuaite aisioncronaigh athraithigh, le cinntiú go mbíonn cumhacht ag gach duine nuair a theastaíonn sé uathu. Ach ní hé sin bun agus barr an scéil, tá muid anois ag tabhairt faoi chlaochlú an chórais chumhachta do na glúnta inár ndiaidh. Agus níl ansin ach an tús. Tá cuspóir tábhachtach againn. Is é sin claochlú an chórais chumhachta le cur ar chumas ár sochaí astaíochtaí carbóin a laghdú agus ár spriocanna athraithe aeráide agus neodrachta a bhaint amach.
Overview
We are the people behind Ireland’s electricity grid. We operate the power system with world leading levels of variable asynchronous renewable generation, ensuring that everyone has power when they need it. But that’s not all, we are now transforming the power system for future generations.
And that’s just the beginning of our story. We have a critical purpose. That purpose is to transform the power system to enable our society to reduce our carbon emissions and meet our climate change and net zero ambitions.
The Team
EirGrid has developed an ambitious Business Strategy to respond to the unprecedented level of change and opportunity in the electricity industry. Our Purpose is to Transform the Power System for Future Generations, and our primary goal is to collaborate with the Island’s Electricity Sector on Sustainability and Decarbonisation.
The role of the Chief Transformation and Technology Office (CTTO) is to vision, lead, transform, digitise, and deliver a transformational capability that enables Ireland’s power system and market to meet the targets for 2030 and beyond.
The Opportunity
We are seeking Portfolio Governance Team Lead to join our Programme Management Office, here at EirGrid.
As the Portfolio Governance Team Lead, you will sit at the heart of this transformation. This is a leadership role responsible for driving long‑term transformation planning for EirGrid’s strategic programmes through best‑in‑class programme management, governance, and business alignment.
Responsibilities
* Prioritising and managing an annual strategic programme portfolio
* Ensuring consistent delivery methodologies, standards, and governance
* Managing portfolio‑level risks, dependencies, and performance
* Supporting the development of executive‑level reporting on programme status, outcomes, and benefits
About You
* Qualification to degree level or equivalent qualification supported by 8+ years of experience within a similar role
* Demonstrated experience leading a team with the ability to challenge others appropriately in relation to governance matters, and influence others to accept proposed changes
* Strong financial acumen with previous experience managing IT capex and opex budgets
* Ability to lead and motivate team members and to collaborate with a diverse range of people
* Ability to identify potential risks, gaps, issues and process improvements and deliver the change required
* Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills with an aptitude to work in a complex environment
* Experience of all phases of project delivery from preparation to execution to transition, ensuring stage‑gate controls and relevant sign‑offs are in place throughout the project
* Experience of delivery of project milestones and deliverables and delivering an outcome that is capable of achieving the benefits defined in the Business Case at the appropriate level of quality
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
* Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
Closing date for applications
07/11/2025
Equal Opportunities Statement
We're dedicated to diversity and inclusion at Eirgrid. We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and the importance of a supportive culture for all our people to achieve their potential. Our diversity and inclusion networks have been designed to create an inclusive culture that enables our people to feel a sense of belonging at work.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.
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