Digital Strategy & Transformation Manager

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

The Enterprise Services business unit is the strategic advisor to ESB’s businesses. It is also responsible for delivery and operational excellence. ESB Group operates one of the most advanced and critical technology landscapes in Ireland. 

We are recruiting a Digital Strategy and Transformation Manager that will support the transformation of ESB to a digital utility. Successful candidates will work with our business and IT capabilities to identify where digital, and data can help solve the energy industry’s decarbonisation challenge.

This is a senior level position in the Digital Accelerator which is in the office of the CIO and will work alongside members of the team including Digital Strategy and Transformation Leads for ESB Networks, Enterprise Services, Group, Customer Solutions and Generation and Trading. 

Key Responsibilities:

Groupwide Digitalisation Strategy

• Develop and communicate a vision for how digital can unlock value aligned with strategic objectives goals. Provide leadership and direction to ensure the successful implementation of digital initiatives.
• Support the Digital Accelerator Manager to oversee and govern the implementation of ESB’s Digitalisation Strategy
• Refresh, monitor and report on key enterprise Digitalisation wide KPI’s in line with industry benchmarks.
• Represent CIO at Digitalisation forums across the group as appropriate.
• Partner with key stakeholders, including Business Leaders, Architecture, Cyber, Analytics, IT Delivery, Change Management, and operations teams to ensure alignment and support for digital initiatives.
• Oversee the strategic development of key groupwide digital initiatives

Transformation Leadership

• As required, lead the establishment & operation of business unit specific transformation offices which would consist of :

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience
• Strategy development, digital product design, business analysis or similar IT experience
• Relevant 3rd level Degree or equivalent work experience
• Leadership experience of a senior programme or project and reporting on progress at a senior level
• Experience leading a team.

Desirable

• Design thinking or Product Development 
• Accreditations such as Safe Agile or Design Sprint 
• Understanding of large-scale assets such as energy generation and networks
• Data analytics knowledge
• Commercial Acumen
• Management Consulting experience
• MBA

Location

This position will be based in F27, ESB Head Office, Dublin 2 (Smart Working suitable).

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least one anchor day per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual. 

Reporting To

The role reports to the Head of Digital Accelerator CIO

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 

€80,000 - €94,000 depedning on experience.

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