Senior Delivery and Performance Lead

EirGrid Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

EirGrid is seeking a Senior Delivery and Performance Lead to drive major deliverables within the CIO’s annual work programme for Infrastructure Onshore delivery and performance. You will lead a multidisciplinary team to ensure business, Government and regulatory priorities are met through clear performance assessment, robust governance and transparent reporting.

You will work closely with the Infrastructure Leadership Team, Programme and Project Managers to ensure key programmes deliver outcomes

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification with 8+ years’ relevant post-qualification experience.
• Recognised project/programme management qualification (PRINCE2, PMP, IPMA or equivalent).
• Significant experience in portfolio, programme or senior PMO roles within large infrastructure or regulated environments.
• Advanced Excel- based analysis of large datasets and Power BI dashboards for performance insights.
• Excellent analytical, planning and organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to present complex issues clearly to senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead portfolio performance oversight, monitoring delivery against baselines and regulatory commitments.
• Analyse complex portfolio data to generate insights on delivery performance, risks and outcomes.
• Develop regulator-ready reporting and communicate performance to stakeholders (CRU, ESB Networks).
• Deliver PR6 regulatory outputs and ensure timely delivery reporting.
• Ensure governance, compliance and alignment with PMO frameworks and controls.
• Collaborate with ESB Networks and internal teams for a coordinated view of portfolio performance.
• Design and drive continuous improvement in performance reporting, tools and processes.

Skills

Portfolio management

Programme management

PMO leadership

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Regulatory reporting

Stakeholder management

Regulatory navigation

Education

Degree-level qualification

PRINCE2 / PMP / IPMA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Senior Delivery and Performance Lead (E2027039)

We are at the heart of Ireland’s energy transition - connecting,operatingand transforming the electricity grid to support a low carbon, renewable future.

We are building talented teams that tackle real world challenges every day and help us to achieve our goal to prepare the grid to carry up to 80% of Ireland’s electricity from renewable sources.

We are proud to be a certified Great Place to Work, recognised for our culture built on trust,collaborationand inclusion. At EirGrid you will find supportive teams, opportunities to grow and meaningful work. We also offer secure employment with a range of flexible andfamily friendlyworking policies to support your life and wellbeing. If you want to know more about what EirGrid has to offer you, visit Life at EirGrid.

If you are ready to make an impact and grow your career in a purpose-led organisation, your journey starts here.

The Opportunity

As Senior Lead, you will lead the successful completion of major deliverables within the CIO’sannualwork programme for InfrastructureOnshore delivery andperformance. Working with a multidisciplinary team of engineering,businessand commercially experienced professionals, you will ensure that business,Governmentand regulatory priorities are met through clear performance assessment, robustgovernanceand transparent reporting.

You will work closely with the Infrastructure Leadership Team, Programme and Project Managers to ensure key strategic programmes and projects are delivering the outcomes and benefits agreed with CRU and ESB Networks, and that portfolio performance is clearly communicated to internal and external stakeholders.

The Team

The Programme Management Office (PMO) teamis responsible foroverseeing delivery programme performance, governance, regulation and risk, investment portfolio reporting, andNetwork Capex-relatedPrice Review. The team monitors performance against agreed targets, develops insights from portfolio data, and communicates performance to internal and externalstakeholderskey stakeholders such as DCEE and the CRU.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead portfolio performance oversight,monitoringdelivery againstagreedbaselines,businesstargets and PR6 regulatory commitments.
• Analyse complex portfolio data to generate insights on delivery performance, risks,costsand outcomes.
• Develop clear,regulator‑readyreporting and communicate performance to internal and external stakeholders (including CRU and ESB Networks).
• Deliver key PR6 regulatory outputs and ensuretimely,accurateDelivery Obligationreporting.
• Ensure strong governance,complianceand alignment with PMO frameworks,standardsand controls.
• Collaborate with ESB Networks and internal teams to ensure a consistent, coordinated view of portfolio performanceand joint commitments.
• Design, implement and drive continuous improvement in performance reporting,toolsand processes.

Knowledge,Skillsand Experience

• Degree‑levelqualification (or equivalent) with a minimum of 8 years’ relevantpost‑qualificationexperience.
• Recognised project/programme management qualification (PRINCE2, PMP, IPMA or equivalent).
• Significant experiencein portfolio, programme or senior PMO roles, ideally withinlarge‑scaleinfrastructure or regulated environments.
• AdvancedExcel‑basedanalysis of large and complex datasetsand Power BI dashboardsto generate performance insights.
• Excellent analytical,planningand organisational skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with an emphasis onhigh qualityreport writing, an ability to develop graphical overviews and to communicate complex regulatory and commercial issues clearly and effectively to Heads of Function and Chief Officers.
• Ability to influence others to move towards a common vision or goal and to work collaboratively with others to resolve issues as they arise.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to develop, communicate and “sell” Incentive and auditobjectives.
• Experience planning and organising work activities for self and others within a cross-functional team such as report writing and audit preparations to meet deadlines and deliverhigh qualityoutcomes.
• Demonstrated experience working across organisational boundaries in programme/portfolio environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively and transparently with others across the business and externally to deliver outcomesin accordance withstrategicobjectives.
• Experience of high voltage transmission at 110/220/400 kV including an awareness of substations, overhead lines and power cables would be an advantage.

Closing date for applications

30th October 2026

Please note we receive a high volume of applications, and as every application is carefully reviewed our response time may vary.If you agree tobe considered for other rolesthismay result in a delayed responseas weestablishthe best fit for your experience. We appreciate your patience.

We value potential as much as experience.

We'rededicated to diversity and inclusion at Eirgrid. We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and the importance of a supportive culture for all our people to achieve their potential. Our diversity and inclusion networks have been designed to create an inclusive culture that enables our people to feel a sense of belonging at work.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.