Strategic Planning Assurance Lead – Asset Operations

Water; Ireland; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Uisce Éireann is seeking a Planning Assurance Manager to lead the planning assurance team and drive end-to-end governance of asset planning and maintenance programmes across national and regional operations.

The role requires extensive experience in maintenance management, enterprise asset systems (Maximo), and strong leadership to coordinate across Asset Operations, Planning, Supply Chain and Health & Safety functions. A relevant third-level qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in maintenance management.
• Relevant third level qualification or accreditation desirable.
• 7+ years' relevant experience in water, utilities or similar industries.
• Experience with enterprise asset management systems such as Maximo.
• Experience in enterprise transformation: product ownership, project management, business analysis and change management.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership capabilities.
• Experience using data and IT to support planning and capital maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Planning Assurance Team and ensure industry best practice.
• Govern planning and programme alignment with strategic objectives and regulatory commitments.
• Define and monitor Operational Risk and Resilience KPIs and reporting.
• Oversee the Capital Maintenance Process including budgeting and KPI reporting.
• Govern the Capital Maintenance approvals process through MAXIMO with robust business cases.
• Drive continuous improvement of planning methodologies and reporting processes.
• Collaborate with Asset Planning, Supply Chain, and Health & Safety for alignment and delivery.

Skills

Maintenance Management

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Business Analysis

Change Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Relevant third level qualification / accreditation

Tools

Maximo

Mobile work management tools

Job description

Uisce Éireann is seeking a Planning Assurance Manager to lead the planning assurance team and drive end-to-end governance of asset planning and maintenance programmes across national and regional operations.

The role requires extensive experience in maintenance management, enterprise asset systems (Maximo), and strong leadership to coordinate across Asset Operations, Planning, Supply Chain and Health & Safety functions. A relevant third-level qualification is desirable.