Market Operations Manager

viotas; Limerick; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Matched Pension Contribution up to 5% salary

Self-Directed Training Budget of €3,000 per year + 10 days training leave

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

VIOTAS is seeking a Market Operations Manager in Limerick to manage market participation of the company’s demand response portfolio in Ireland. You will oversee market compliance, stakeholder engagement, and lead analytical efforts for market strategy.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the electricity sector and regulatory environment, strong analytical and communication skills, and be able to work independently. The role offers a hybrid working model with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous relevant experience in the electricity industry.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a pragmatic approach.
• Able to work on own initiative with a high level of personal motivation.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to summarise complex material.
• A good understanding of policy and regulatory matters pertaining to the Irish electricity market.

Responsibilities

• Manage market registrations, modifications, and compliance.
• Maintain strong relationships with regulators and system operators.
• Lead cross-functional analysis to identify market opportunities.
• Deliver concise, data-driven reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Market Operations Manager

We are currently looking for a Market Operations Manager to join our expanding team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the market participation of the company’s demand response portfolio in Ireland and Northern Ireland, with significant experience and a strong understanding of the Irish electricity market, including capacity contract management and capacity bid preparation. A highly motivated, self‑driven, analytical individual familiar with the Irish electricity policy and regulatory landscape, strong communication skills, able to analyse complex material and communicate it to management and the wider business.

The day‑to‑day role involves managing interactions with the electricity market operator, transmission system operator, distribution system operator, and other stakeholders to ensure successful onboarding of additional capacity and optimal utilisation of existing capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Market compliance & operations: Manage market registrations, modifications, testing, and all regulatory submissions, ensuring timely market entry, ongoing compliance, and adherence to electricity market timelines and licence obligations.
• Regulatory & stakeholder engagement: Maintain strong working relationships with regulators, system operators, and internal teams, handling day‑to‑day queries, representing the business at forums, and coordinating cross‑functional delivery.
• Market insight & strategy support: Lead cross‑functional analysis and brainstorming to identify opportunities, translate insights into clear commercial recommendations, and advise the MD and SLT on market strategy.
• Internal coordination & reporting: Deliver concise, data‑driven reports, presentations, and memos to stakeholders, while supporting commercial and operational teams to meet client, installation, and volume commitments.

Essential Requirements

• Previous relevant experience in the electricity industry.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a pragmatic approach.
• Able to work on own initiative with a high level of personal motivation.
• Strong communication skills, with an ability to summarise and clearly communicate complex material in a succinct manner to senior management and the wider business.
• A good understanding of policy and regulatory matters pertaining to the Irish electricity market.

Desirable

• Experience managing capacity contracts in the Irish electricity sector.
• A deep understanding of the Irish electricity market.
• Strong analytical skills.

Job Type

Full‑time, Permanent.

Location

Limerick, Ireland (Hybrid).

Salary

Competitive based on qualifications, experience, and skills.

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Matched Pension Contribution up to 5% salary
• Self-Directed Training Budget of €3,000 per year + 10 days training leave
• Performance-based bonus