IT Strategic Partner Relationship

IT Strategic Partner Relationship & Delivery Manager (E2026022)

We are the people behind Ireland’s electricity grid. Our focus is on safety, security, and reliability. Our work environment is challenging, fast-moving, collaborative and team orientated. Our culture is driven by performance, knowledge, and continual development. Andthat’sjust the beginning of our story. We are now transforming thepower system forfuture generations.

The Team

Chief Transformation and Technology Office (CTTO)isto vision, lead, transform, digitise, deliver and support the transformational programme to deliver the power system and market to 2030 and beyond maximising the integration of renewablesin a sustainable way at an affordable cost taking on board the voices of all aspects of our society. With an ultimate target of having a decarbonised power system in advance of 2050.

The IT Strategic Partner and Vendor Management teamis responsible forleading the development of new and governance and management of existing CTTO frameworks. In addition, the team owns Strategic Partner Relationships across our complex technology and transformation delivery programmes.

The work of our ITStrategic Partner and Vendor Management team is wide-ranging covering the design, development and management of partner governance, processes, and reporting. We take a proactive approach to partner engagement aimed at building and sustaining strategic partnerships which enable the delivery of the systems, tools and standardsrequiredtooperatethe power system of the future.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a IT Strategic Partner Relationship & Delivery Manager to join the Strategic Partner and Vendor Management team.

The IT Strategic Partner Relationship & Delivery Manager will support the Head of Strategic Partner and Vendor Management in owning the partner relationship through robust monitoring and control across multiple partners,portfoliosand contracts. The role will require driving outcomes and value across new and existing multiple strategic partner portfolios and contracts. This role is a key enabler in driving our multiyear plan for technology implementation and transformation across our Operations, Markets, Offshore and Digital Transformation programmes of work.

This senior role is pivotal in managing the performance of strategic partnerships with major global technology OEMs and consultancy firms. These partners are integral to delivering large-scale, multi-year transformation programmes across operations, markets, offshore development, and digital platforms. This role is a key enabler in the delivery of technology and transformation. Therolealsodemands oversight of partner performance across complex portfolios and contracts whichunderpin national infrastructure and energy transition goals.

About You

- Bachelor’s or Master’sdegree in a relevant field – Business Administration, Legal, Programme Management or a related field (MBA preferred).

- 8 plus years’ experience inimplementingand leading team in day-to-day management of strategic partner relationship multidisciplinary teams to optimise partner performance andprovidingholistic view of partners internally.

- Proven experience in leading and managing multiyear strategic partnerships on large-scale technology or transformation procurement programmes, with a strongtrack recordof successful partner performance,collaborationand delivery.

- Experience in designing and implementing governance, compliance and value delivery with strategic partners based on data driven insights, metrics and KPI’s across complex portfolio of strategic partners and contracts.

- Deep understanding of governance, compliance,partnerand supply chain risk management withexpertisein European OJEU and public procurement methodologies and regulations, andproficiencywith partner management tools and software.

- Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate businessobjectivesinto actionable plans.

- Excellent leadership with the ability to build, lead and develop high-performing, multidisciplinary teams.

- Exceptional partner and stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation and externally.

- Knowledge of energy systems, markets, or experience in regulated, public sector or government environments isadvantageous.

- A passion for transformation, continuous improvement, and a strong customer focus.

Closing date for applications

05/12/2025

We're dedicated 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.

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