Programme Manager

We are at the heart of Ireland’s energy transition - connecting, operating and transforming the electricity grid to support a low carbon, renewable future. We are building talented teams that tackle real world challenges every day and help us to achieve our goal to prepare the grid to carry up to 80% of Ireland’s electricity from renewable sources. We are proud to be a certified Great Place to Work, recognised for our culture built on trust, collaboration and inclusion. At EirGrid you will find supportive teams, opportunities to grow and meaningful work. We also offer secure employment with a range of flexible and family friendly working policies to support your life and wellbeing. If you want to know more about what EirGrid has to offer you, visit . If you are ready to make an impact and grow your career in a purpose-led organisation, your journey starts here. Job Purpose The Infrastructure office within EirGrid comprises highly skilled professionals with backgrounds in engineering and business/commerce. The Infrastructure Office is responsible for leading the development and delivery of the power system and interconnection investment programmes, in collaboration with partners, customers & communities. The Network Projects Ireland team oversees the planning and implementation of power system infrastructure in Ireland, with a focus on enhancing the power grid by integrating renewable sources and ensuring a resilient and sustainable power network. The Programme Manager will support the Head of Function in leading a team of engineers to deliver on a range of complex, large scale technical and commercial projects. The role holder will be responsible for leading strategic, change related projects and the effective implementation of the network projects delivery programme out to 2030 and beyond and the embedding of a programmatic approach to project delivery, including the facilitation of renewables. The role holder will be involved in working collaboratively across the organisation and leading broader engagement with our stakeholders as we strive to transform the power system for future generations. The role reports to the Head of Network Projects East. Key Responsibilities - Lead significant infrastructure delivery programmes aligned with the business strategy. - Manage the programme delivery of a broad range of projects in support of the 2030 Climate Action Plan. - Lead the development of the overall approach for the programme, its major timeframes and the definition of its major deliverables to address and meet the desired goals and outcomes. - Build and maintain strong professional relationships with a range of key stakeholders, represent the business as required in key stakeholder engagements and foster these skills within the team. - Within large projects, define and maintain realistic project plans, monitor progress against agreed quality and performance criteria and ensure programmes of work are correctly allocated and resourced. - Present programme/project plans, technical roadmaps, risks, and recommendations to senior business leaders. - Work with project managers to provide support and guidance for the individual projects within a programme of work. - Establish and ensure appropriate governance functions for the programme in accordance with EirGrid policies and practices. - Partner with the executive sponsor to communicate programme goals, objectives, and potential outcomes and to realise business benefits. - Develop and control the programme budget and manage expenditure within agreed spending plans. - Manage the programme and project risks in a co-ordinated way ensuring that the significant risks are managed and communicated effectively to senior business leaders. - Balance the availability of the required skills and competencies across project teams within the programme. - Monitor and coordinate dependencies across the projects in the programme and resolving conflicting demands. - Deputise for the Head of Network Projects Ireland as required. Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Experience - University degree in engineering or other equivalent degree, typically with 10+ years post-qualification, relevant experience. - Excellent analytical, strategic planning and execution skills. - Extensive experience in structuring and executing complex projects as a project manager. - Ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders to deliver on project goals. Ability to successfully guide, persuade and influence others through developed skills of communication and diplomacy. - Change oriented, resilient, innovative, and comfortable with ambiguity. - Experience applying formal project management methodologies and disciplines for a programme or multiple projects. - Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to develop and communicate the programme objectives, inspire, and motivate staff, and maintain alignment with the business strategy. - A high degree of political sensitivity, astuteness, and the ability to use the informal power structure of the organization to achieve programme success and overcome obstacles. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain and “sell” the programme goals and objectives to the business, as well as technical leadership. - Ability to develop programmes and deliver them with financial and resource constraints and to ability to manage risk across the programme and develop the necessary mitigations. Desirable - Certified Programme Manager with proven Programme Management experience. - Knowledge of energy sector and infrastructure delivery. - Successful experience in managing transformational change in a large or complex organisation. Closing date for applications 13th October 2026 Please note we receive a high volume of applications, and as every application is carefully reviewed our response time may vary. If you agree to be considered for other roles this may result in a delayed response as we establish the best fit for your experience. We appreciate your patience. We value potential as much as experience. If you believe you can succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every requirement. 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.