We are the people behind Ireland’s electricity grid. We operate the power system with world leading levels of variable asynchronous renewable generation, ensuring that everyone has power when they need it. But that’s not all, we are now transforming the power system for future generations.
And that’s just the beginning of our story. We have a critical purpose. That purpose is to transform the power system to enable our society to reduce our carbon emissions and meet our climate change and net zero ambitions.
Be part of the transformation!
The Opportunity
We now seeking a Cross Border Markets Manager to join our Interconnection team.
The Cross Border Markets Manager will work with the key strategic stakeholders across the organisation to ensure all relevant financial, commercial, legal and regulatory aspects for system and market operations are managed for the operation of the East West interconnector. The role holder will be responsible for managing the identification and continuous improvement of financial and commercial operational requirements, processes, procedures and systems. The ability to develop strong business cases to demonstrate the compelling arguments, both operational and techno-economic, to support and deliver such opportunities in line with the relevant governance and control frameworks will be key to success in the role.
This is a high-profile role for financial, commercial and regulatory engagement with international TSOs, Interconnector Operators, commercial, regulatory and governmental bodies as well as the broader energy industry at a senior level. As a result, exceptional skills in communication and an ability to articulate technical concepts and analysis to senior non-technical audiences and business leaders is essential.
The role holder will be passionate about delivery of the strategic aims and objectives of EirGrid Group, particularly for interconnection and the role that he/she can play in leading and influencing the integration and transformation of the power system for future generations.
The Team
EirGrid holds licences as the independent electricity Transmission System Operator (TSO) and Market Operator (MO) in the wholesale trading system in Ireland.EirGrid also has a growing portfolio of regulated cross-border interconnectors and already is the owner and operator of the 500 MW High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) East West interconnector (EWIC) to Wales and is jointly developing the 700 MW HVDC Celtic Interconnector link between Ireland and France. It is also responsible for the integration of proposed merchant HVDC interconnectors such as the Greenlink and Mares Interconnectors to the Irish power system and market as well as the identification of opportunities for new interconnectors to Great Britain, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Spain.
The Operations & Asset Management Directorate comprises highly skilled professionals with backgrounds in engineering and business/commerce - together they manage the operation of the power system and market, ensuring that the lights stay on in a secure, reliable, sustainable and economic way. The Directorate is also responsible for the implementation of transmission system and market transformation in order to meet the future needs of all users of electricity. This includes the optimal use of interconnectors to enhance security of supply and to reduce Ireland’s reliance on high carbon producing machines and replacing them with renewable generation in line with the government’s National Policy Statement on Electricity Interconnection 2023.
The East West Interconnector Cross Border Markets Manager will advance the financial and commercial management for the optimal use of the East West Interconnector linking the all-island Single Electricity Market with Great Britain (GB). This will include day-to-day management of operational activities as well as large programmes of work, participating at internal and external boards and coordinating a number of resources and activities across multiple jurisdictions. The role holder will lead the development of associated operational policies and procedures, risk mitigations and reporting as well as play a key role in driving the technical inputs to arrangements for the East West Interconnector.
About you
Successful candidates will have the following:
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Masters level qualification in Financial and/or Commercial Management, typically with 10 years relevant experience.
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Ability to lead a team of subject matter experts to deliver transformative change across an organisation.
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Excellent understanding of the financial aspects for safe, secure and reliable operation of regulated infrastructure.
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Strong organisational and operational planning skills with the ability to plan, deliver and lead projects while managing operational risk.
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Ability to provide leadership and work within a business critical environment while meeting strict deadlines.
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Ability to successfully guide, persuade and influence others towards a common vision or goal, through developed skills of communication and diplomacy, including negotiation and conflict resolution when required.
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Exceptional communicator, able to articulate technical concepts and analysis to non-technical audiences and senior business leaders, and can influence and inspire others to deliver interconnection objectives.
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Change oriented, resilient, innovative and comfortable with ambiguity
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Track record of conceiving and introducing innovative ideas, solutions or new ways of doing things to solve business problems, collaborating with experts along the way.
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Proven strong experience of the design and integration of financial and technical processes into operational businesses.
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A tenacity to drive excellence and quality in all areas of responsibility in line with the company vision and strategy, identifying and embracing best practice.
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Demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development.
Job Relationships
Reporting to the Head of Interconnection
Closing date for applications:
8th May 2025
If you believe you have the skills and experience relevant for this position, please upload your CV and a cover letter (in one document).
EirGrid is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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Dublin, LE
Full Time