We are the people behind Ireland's electricity grid. We operate the power system with world leading levels of renewable energy integration, ensuring everyone has power when they need it. But that's not all—we are transforming the power system for future generations.
And that's just the beginning of our story.
We have a critical purpose: to transform the power system to enable our society to reduce carbon emissions and meet our climate change and net zero ambitions.
Be part of the transformation
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 now have a new and exciting opportunity for a Programme Management Office (PMO) Portfolio Governance Analyst who will report to the PMO Portfolio Governance Team Lead, to join EirGrid.
As the PMO Portfolio Governance Analyst, you will support the PMO Portfolio Governance Team Lead who is responsible for driving long term transformation planning for EirGrid's strategic programmes through best-in-class programme management, governance, and business alignment.
You will be an integral part of the PMO Portfolio Governance team – a multidisciplinary team responsible for:
* Prioritising and managing an annual strategic programme portfolio
* Ensuring consistent delivery methodologies, standards, and governance
* Managing portfolio level risks, dependencies, and performance
* Supporting in the development of executive-level reporting on programme status, outcomes, and benefits
Aligned with EirGrid's strategic goals, we will look to you to drive delivery excellence, ensure business value, and enable effective decision-making through robust governance and insight.
The role reports to the Portfolio Governance Lead, who has responsibility for designing and implementing project management processes, collating project reporting and supporting the Head of Programme Management Office, with driving long term transformation planning for CTTOs strategic programmes through best-in-class programme management, governance, and business alignment.
Essential
About You
* Qualification to degree level or equivalent qualification
* 3+ years of experience within a similar role
* Experience of using Prince2 Project Management methodology
* Strong experience of delivering projects across a wide range of technologies and complex landscapes
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
* Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
* Highly organised planning and time management skills with excellent attention to detail
Desirable
* Knowledge of project management tools, methods and best practices
* A recognised project management qualification would be extremely beneficial e.g. PRINCE2, PMP etc.
* Experience working in an Agile environment and/or an understanding of Agile concepts would be an advantage;
* Knowledge of energy sector would be an advantage but not a requirement
* Experience of developing process maps, flow charts, user requirements documentation, would be desirable
* Knowledge of energy sector would be an advantage but not a requirement
Closing date for applications
08/12/2025
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