Job Title: Future Power Markets Development Manager Description: We are hiring for our client, a key organisation at the centre of Northern Ireland's energy transformation, for the role of Future Power Markets Development Manager.
Based in Belfast with hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 remote), this role presents a unique opportunity to drive strategic market innovation and support the decarbonisation of the electricity sector.
As Future Power Markets Development Manager, you will lead a high-performing team to identify and develop forward-looking market strategies, manage emerging technology integration, and shape the future of power market design in Northern Ireland.
Top 3 Things to Know About this Job Lead the strategic development of Northern Ireland's future power markets Hybrid working model with flexible hours and strong benefits A career-defining opportunity to influence the low-carbon energy transition The Role As Future Power Markets Development Manager, you will: * Lead the delivery of key strategic market development programmes aligned with net zero goals * Manage a team of senior analysts supporting future market strategy and transformation * Develop a robust pipeline of market innovation projects, including renewable integration, green hydrogen, and hybrid storage * Create commercial frameworks to enable market entry for new technologies * Lead stakeholder engagement across regulators, technology providers, and policy influencers * Oversee team development, resource allocation, and knowledge progression * Contribute to route-to-market strategy and advocate for policy development to enable system transformation * Stay ahead of technological trends and proactively embed them into market design The Person To succeed in this Future Power Markets Development Manager role, you'll bring: * A relevant third-level qualification with at least 8 years' experience in energy project development or a similar role * Strong leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary teams * Demonstrated expertise in developing policy-driven or regulated market projects * Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and reporting skills * Strategic and analytical thinking with a problem-solving approach * A track record of delivering in fast-paced, collaborative environments Desirable (not essential): * Knowledge of the Irish SEM or European power market operations * Familiarity with RESS, LDES, and regulatory mechanisms * Experience in forward-looking market or decarbonisation strategy * Awareness of electricity market codes and network regulatory obligations The Rewards * Competitive salary + annual performance bonus * Private medical insurance * Generous pension scheme with employer contributions * Salary sacrifice options - cycle to work, EV leasing, pension * Hybrid working (3 days office / 2 remote), flexible start and finish times * Complimentary onsite parking with EV charging * Career progression and professional development in a future-focused organisation Next Steps - Why Hunter Savage For further information and to apply for this Future Power Markets Development Manager job, contact Dominic Heron at Hunter Savage.
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