Market Operations Manager

i-Recruit; Limerick; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Healthcare cover

Matched pension contributions up to 5%

€3,000 annual training budget plus 10 days of training leave

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

A leading global energy solutions provider is seeking a Market Operations Manager in Limerick. In this strategic role, you'll enhance market participation activities in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Ideal candidates should have significant experience in the electricity sector, particularly in Ireland, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits including healthcare and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Irish electricity market is essential.
• Ability to explain complex information to diverse audiences.
• Excellent communication with the ability to explain complex information to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee interactions with key market stakeholders.
• Coordinate onboarding and optimize existing resources.
• Handle regulatory and market documentation submissions.
• Monitor ongoing compliance and operational efficiency.
• Represent the company in industry forums.
• Oversee pre-testing documentation and dispatch testing for compliance.
• Submit test reports to market/system operators and enable market entry of tested units.
• Monitor ongoing market obligations and ensure assets operate efficiently.
• Liaise across business units to support commercial goals and operational excellence.
• Represent the client in industry forums and present market insights to stakeholders.

Skills

Significant experience in the electricity sector

Strong understanding of electricity regulatory frameworks

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated and proactive

Detail-oriented and analytical

Job description

Overview

Our client is a global leader in smart grid technology and services. They enable large electricity users to actively participate in the energy market by providing valuable services that enhance the reliability and flexibility of the power grid. They are expanding internationally with the goal to accelerate the transition to cleaner and more efficient energy.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Market Operations Manager to lead and manage their market participation activities in Ireland and Northern Ireland. This is a key strategic role, responsible for ensuring the successful integration of new capacity into their demand response portfolio, optimising existing assets, and ensuring full compliance with market and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee interactions with the Transmission System Operator (TSO), Distribution System Operator (DSO), market operator, and other key stakeholders
• Coordinate the onboarding of new capacity and optimise existing resources in our demand response portfolio
• Work closely with commercial and field operations teams to ensure timely installation, commissioning, and testing of client equipment
• Prepare and submit regulatory and market documentation, including capacity auction submissions and licence applications
• Manage the registration, deregistration, and updates to electricity market units
• Handle pre-testing documentation and oversee compliance and dispatch testing
• Submit detailed test reports to market/system operators and ensure successful market entry of tested units
• Monitor ongoing compliance with electricity market obligations and ensure that all assets are operating efficiently
• Liaise across business units to support commercial goals and maintain operational excellence
• Represent our client in relevant industry forums and working groups, in Ireland and abroad
• Present market developments and insights to internal stakeholders through clear, concise reports and presentations
• Provide support for the company’s wider regulatory, commercial, and strategic initiatives as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Significant experience in the electricity sector, particularly in the Irish market
• A strong understanding of electricity regulatory and policy frameworks
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex information to a range of audiences
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Desirable Experience

• Management of capacity contracts, including preparation of capacity bids
• Familiarity with grid code compliance or dispatch testing
• Financial or commercial modelling related to market participation

Why apply

• Competitive salary based on your skills and experience
• Healthcare cover
• Matched pension contributions up to 5%
• €3,000 annual training budget plus 10 days of training leave
• Performance-based bonus

Does it sound like you? Please feel feel free to apply and to get in touch with our friendly team!