Planning & Reporting Specialist Lead

ESB; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 71,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

ESB is seeking an experienced Planning & Reporting Specialist Lead to join the Programme Coordination Team within Networks Projects in Dublin City Centre. You will provide strategic leadership, coordinate across a portfolio of infrastructure programmes, and enable effective decision-making, planning and delivery.

The role requires 7+ years in programme management, a relevant degree, and proficiency with MS Office, Power BI and SAP.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in programme management, project coordination, planning or similar discipline.
• Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, utility, or capital investment programmes.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Experience in programme performance management, forecasting, prioritisation and risk management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to translate data into insights.
• Proven track record of driving continuous improvement and delivering operational efficiencies.
• Third-level qualification in Engineering/Project Management/Business/Construction Management or related, with proficiency in MS Office, Power BI and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Support the Programme Coordination Manager through issue escalation and leadership across the team.
• Provide leadership to Planning & Reporting and coordinate activities across the Networks Projects portfolio.
• Lead coordination to ensure alignment of resources, milestones and priorities.
• Provide strategic programme insights and recommendations for management decision-making.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders including ESB Networks, EirGrid and Project Controls.
• Identify and support resolution of risks, constraints, dependencies and resource challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance programme performance, planning, reporting and delivery efficiency.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Forecasting

Risk management

Data analysis

Power BI

SAP

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree

Project Management qualification (PMP/PRINCE2/MSP)

Tools

SAP

Power BI

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Planning & Reporting Specialist Lead to join the Programme Coordination Team within Networks Projects. The successful candidate will provide strategic support, leadership and coordination across a complex portfolio of projects, supporting effective decision-making, programme delivery, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement across the organisation.

In support of ESB's strategic objectives of building resilient infrastructure, delivering net-zero ambition and enabling Ireland's energy transition, you will provide programme leadership and coordination across one of ESB's largest and most strategically important infrastructure portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Programme Coordination Manager through issue escalation, strategic initiatives and leadership across the wider Programme Coordination Team.
• Provide leadership to the Planning & Reporting function and coordinate programme activities across the E&MP Networks Projects portfolio.
• Lead coordination across delivery teams to ensure alignment of resources, milestone reporting, project priorities and programme objectives.
• Provide strategic programme insights, delivery analysis and recommendations to support informed decision making by management.
• Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including ESB Networks, EirGrid, the Project Controls Office and supporting business functions.
• Identify, escalation and support resolution of programme-level risks, constraints, dependencies and resource challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance programme performance, planning capability, reporting and delivery efficiency

Experience And Qualifications

Essential

• A minimum of 7 years' relevant experience in programme management, project management, project coordination, planning, reporting or a similar discipline
• Experience supporting large-scale infrastructure, utility, engineering or capital investment programmes.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multiple stakeholder groups and organisational boundaries.
• Demonstrated experience in programme performance management, forecasting, prioritisation and risk management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex information into meaningful business insights.
• Proven track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives and delivering operational efficiencies.
• A relevant third-level qualification in Engineering, Project Management, Business, Construction Management or a related discipline, together with proficiency in MS Office, Power BI and SAP systems

Desirable

• Experience working within ESB, ESB Networks, EirGrid or another regulated infrastructure environment.
• Professional Project or Programme Management qualification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent).

Location

This position will be based in our Dublin City Centre office. Periodic travel within Ireland will be a feature of the role, full clean driving license and access to a car 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

Programme Coordination Manager

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
• Career development through mentoring and training
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Sports and Social Clubs
• Networking opportunities
• Credit Union
• Generous Pension
• 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 & Trusted

Salary

€71,000 to €84,000

Closing Date

26th August 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:

• Accountable and Ethical
• Collaborative
• Growing and Adaptive
• Proactive
• Respectful and Supportive

More information available on Our People Promise

Notes

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.