Contract Manager

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ESB is a purpose led company striving to create a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve, leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy. Today, we operate one of the most progressive electricity systems in the world, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission, distribution and supply in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, and an international energy consulting business.

With almost 8,000 employees we invested €1bn in infrastructure last year, contributed over €2bn to the economies we operate in and distributed over €2m across a range of community initiatives. This requires us to bring the best of our capabilities together to deliver innovative and value-driven solutions that enable our customers to live low-carbon lives. ESB strives to foster an effective and inclusive culture where people engage, challenge and feel connected to our purpose, colleagues, customers and community.

Background

The Contract & Vendor Management Team in Business Solutions Delivery (BSD) is a key function in the DMSO. Our aim is to roll out skills and knowledge gained on the Smart Metering Programme across all areas of the DMSO. The team will be responsible for the management of contracts and vendors supplying key infrastructure and services to support the DMSO.

Position Description

The Contract & Vendor Management team is responsible for the management of vendors supplying key infrastructure and services to support smart metering installations and operations. The Contract Manager will be part of the Contract & Vendor Management Team in Business Solutions Delivery.

The Contract Manager role will involve developing a strong understanding of the current solutions. The position will be responsible for making sure that the contractual requirements of the DMSO are clearly communicated and implemented within the teams responsible for delivering the next phase of the Climate action plan.

The Contract Manager, supported by various BSD teams, will work closely with counterparts in the relevant business team to ensure that new vendor contracts and solutions are integrated successfully into business-as-usual operations.

The Contract Manager role will oversee and manage contracts and frameworks in the relevant project/business area.

This role will include supporting the delivery team and undertaking planning and business readiness activities in preparation for the new solutions to go live.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a good understanding of ESB Networks business processes and requirements for the relevant project/business area.
• Provision of financial analysis, reports, and audit work in support of one or more service contracts or frameworks.
• Support contract administration procedures to ensure that any changes to the contract are made in accordance with the base agreement and are aligned with the interests of the business.
• Work closely with colleagues in the project/relevant business area to support collaboration, work planning and effectiveness between the teams.
• Support the project team to understand the financial and contractual requirement of the project and to understand the integration of the solution into end state business as usual operations.
• Support the development, definition, and integration of the Hub business processes and requirements.
• Provide an interface into the business for managing finances/purchase orders.
• Support Business Stakeholder Management for ESB Networks.

Experience and Qualifications

• An appropriate third level professional qualification (Engineering, Finance, Project Management) or equivalent and relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
• Highly motivated – able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Advanced communications and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to work and communicate with other functions, including cross-divisional and external suppliers to achieve business objectives.
• Ability to develop and implement robust plans, business cases and frameworks to support future strategy.
• Experience in stakeholder management leading to highly effective working relationships.
• Discretion in handling confidential material.
• Procurement, Project Management or Finance experience.

Location

ESB Networks, Three Gateway, East Wall Road, Dublin.

ESB is committed to offering flexibility in ways of working and we call that Smart Working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible and remote ways of working. The successful candidate may combine remote/smart working within the jurisdiction, with attendance at base for in-person collaboration, the frequency of which is agreed with the manager and subject to ongoing review.

Why ESB?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future.
• Progressive, hybrid working model.
• Career development through mentoring and training.
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities.
• Sports and Social Clubs.
• Networking opportunities.
• Credit Union.
• Access to staff well-being programs.
• 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 and Trusted.

Starting from €57,900 per annum.

Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie.

If you have any queries in relation to this job, please contact recruitment@esb.ie.

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.