Job Description

The Networks IT & Digital Strategy team has a vacancy in the Portfolio Management team. This team is responsible for ensuring all investment in IT, Digital and Data is governed through strategic transformation programmes, has necessary funding and budgets in place and is aligned to relevant price review allowances across the business.

Working closely with ESB Networks transformation programmes, the team defines the annual IT budget and ensures alignment with Finance and CIO. The team also provides reporting and forecasting of IT, Digital and Data spend to a range of stakeholders in ESB Networks. 

This position will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to develop/enhance the following skills: 

• In-depth knowledge of current and new IT technologies that are being developed for the electricity market and provide a great opportunity for the future development and to progress in the IT field.

• Stakeholder management: it is expected that the candidate will collaborate closely with stakeholders: Networks Business Processes, IT & Digital, Portfolio Management CIO, Finance, Procurement and IT Delivery teams.

• Use of IT applications such as LEAN IX, SAP and Excel.

The position suits a self-motivated and innovative thinking candidate with excellent IT, project administration, governance and communication skills who can make a strong contribution in a team environment. 

Key Responsibilities

• Follow, implement and ensure that IT governance processes are strictly adhered to. 

• Assist NIT Portfolio Co-ordinator in requesting project charge codes.

• Update and maintain IT Portfolio in the source system LEAN IX.
• Support wider team members as required across the areas of Data, Architecture, Cybersecurity, Business Continuity and GDPR.
• Support IT initiatives including Powering Ahead Transformation Programme, DMSO, and Telecoms projects as required.
• Support IT Procurement process.

• Co-ordinate facility/office admin related queries.
• Champion Safety & Sustainability in the workplace.

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Applicable Business and/or IT qualifications. 

• Two plus years relevant business experience.
• Excellent communication skills. 

• Team player, strong collaboration skills. 

• Strong IT skills and competence. 

• Strong interpersonal skills. 

• Strong organisational and planning skills. 

Desirable

• Knowledge and working experience of ESB Networks IT systems and their operations – SAP and SRM.

Location

This position will be based in ESB St Margaret’s Road, Finglas.

Smart Working at ESB is designed to make ‘in-person’ time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital tools and hybrid arrangements to preserve our commitment to flexibility. The successful candidate may work flexibly within the jurisdiction where they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration at least two days per week. All Smart Working arrangements are subject to regular review based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the business.

Reporting To

Business Process IT & Digital Team Lead.

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

€41,000 to €48,000 per annum

Closing Date

1st June 2026