Change and Engagement Team Lead - Distribution Markets and System Operation

Electricity Supply Board; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart Working

Flexible Working Arrangements

Job summary

ESB Networks is seeking a Change and Engagement Team Lead to drive change management across Distribution Markets and System Operation. You will shape roadmaps, coordinate with senior stakeholders, and lead a team through complex organisational changes.

The role requires 5+ years of experience and a 3rd level qualification, with a flexible Dublin-based hybrid setup and a commitment to a net-zero energy future.

Qualifications

• 5+ years change management experience.
• Ability to lead with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Experience coordinating with external suppliers and partners.
• Experience with organisational design and HR processes for major change.

Responsibilities

• Own and champion the change roadmap for the DMSO and communicate with ESBN staff.
• Develop and maintain Change Management plan for impacted areas.
• Business readiness activities including stakeholder management, communications, and end-to-end training delivery.
• Monitor and report on the business transition and plan interventions.
• Collaborate with external partners to deliver a comprehensive change and engagement strategy.
• Lead a change management team in Operation Solutions Delivery.
• Provide weekly status updates to PM.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

HR processes

Education

3rd Level qualification or equivalent

Job description

Change and Engagement Team Lead - Distribution Markets and System Operation

Vacancy Number: 29192

Category: IT - Change Management

Job Type: Full-time

Position Description

Distribution Markets and System Operation (DMSO) are focussed on driving a transition to high-renewable, low-carbon energy systems to ensure security of supply for all ESB customers .

There are 5 pillars in DMSO

DMSO Design, Operations Solutions Delivery, Business Services Delivery, Network Operations and Retail Market Services.

The Change and Engagement team are responsible for ensuring appropriate change management methodologies and internal stakeholder engagement is utilised. This is fundamental to the success of DMSO.

The Change Lead will work as part of the Change and Engagement team to prepare ESB Networks for the implementation of all associated changes resulting from new products developed in DMSO and Smart Metering. This will involve liaising with the wider ESB organisation to ensure the impact of the changes are mitigated and communicated. The successful candidate will be assisted by external change support.

Key Responsibilities

• Owning and championing the change roadmap for the DMSO including ongoing communication and engagement with all staff within ESBN
• Developing and maintaining Change Management plan for all business areas impacted by the changes.
• Business readiness activities including stakeholder management, business engagement, communications, change impact assessment, organisational design and end-to-end training delivery
• Monitoring and reporting against the business transition, anticipating obstacles and planning interventions
• Work collaboratively with external partners to deliver and implement a comprehensive change and engagement strategy
• Lead a change management team in Operation Solutions Delivery.
• Weekly status updates to PM

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• 5+ Years relevant experience is required
• Strong leader who will be able to work with senior stakeholders and with the project team to implement the required change processes
• Proven ability to work with other functions, including cross-divisional and external suppliers to achieve business objectives
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage a number of conflicting and frequently changing priorities
• Ability to develop and implement robust plans
• Previous Project or Change Management Experience
• Experience of organisational design and the HR processes required to implement major organisational change
• Knowledge of ESB Networks Business Operations

Qualifications

• Either 3rd Level qualification or equivalent work experience.

Location

Dublin. Flexible working arrangements around location may be considered where the project requirements can accommodate them. However regular attendance in Dublin for workshops/meetings will be required.

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

The Change & Engagement Manager in Business Solutions Delivery.

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition tonet zero carbon future
• Career developmentthrough mentoring andtraining
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Sports and Social Clubs
• Networking opportunities
• Credit Union
• 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

€59,000 to €70,000 per annum

Closing Date

13th October 2026

Interview

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy:

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the Republic of Ireland prior to commencement of employment.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.