Head of Central PMO and Transformation

As Transmission System Operator, EirGrid is at the heart of Ireland’s electricity system, ensuring that power flows safely and reliably from where it is generated to where it is needed. EirGrid manages the real-time operation of the power system and oversees the wholesale electricity market, balancing supply and demand every second of the day. We strengthen system resilience through the development and operation of interconnectors to other countries and are also responsible for planning and developing the transmission network, investing in necessary upgrades and expansion to meet Ireland’s growing demand and support the transition to a low-carbon future. Our role is expanding significantly to include operating, developing, and owning Ireland’s offshore transmission grid, a critical step in harnessing the potential of offshore wind energy. The Team Within the Corporate Services Office, Business Services leads on three critical functional areas of the business — Central PMO and Transformation, Supply Chain, and Facilities and Property — at a pivotal time of ambition, growth and change for EirGrid Group. With the launch of Strategy 2026 and the scale of the programme required to deliver it, Business Services will be central to building the integrated business services model needed to support execution at pace and scale. The Opportunity We are now seeking a Head of Central PMO and Transformation to join the Chief Corporate Services Office. Reporting to the Director of Business Services, this role will lead the Central PMO and Transformation function at a pivotal time of growth, ambition and change for EirGrid Group. The role will be central to strengthening enterprise-wide delivery discipline, providing clear visibility of strategic priorities, and ensuring major programmes are governed, prioritised and delivered with pace, rigour and accountability. A key focus of the role will be to establish and mature a strong Central PMO capability that supports Strategy 2026 delivery, enables effective portfolio decision-making, and embeds consistent standards for programme governance, performance management, risk, dependencies, benefits and reporting. Key Responsibilities - Lead the Central PMO and Transformation function, setting the direction, operating model, standards and ways of working required to support enterprise-wide strategic delivery - Provide clear portfolio oversight across strategic programmes, ensuring priorities are understood, interdependencies are managed and delivery decisions are supported by high-quality information - Embed strong programme and portfolio governance, including consistent approaches to planning, milestone tracking, risk and issue management, dependency management, benefit tracking and executive reporting - Drive delivery discipline across the organisation, providing constructive challenge, escalation and support to programme owners and senior stakeholders - Develop and maintain an integrated view of the enterprise priorities, including delivery status, capacity constraints, key risks, dependencies, financials and benefits realisation - Lead prioritisation and sequencing of transformation activity to drive Strategy 2026 execution and organisational performance - Partner with senior leaders to shape transformation plans, strengthen delivery ownership and ensure change impacts, stakeholder engagement and adoption risks are proactively managed - Provide leadership to the Central PMO and Transformation team, building capability, accountability and a culture of collaboration, pace and continuous improvement About You Successful candidates will have: - Significant senior experience leading PMO, transformation, portfolio management or enterprise change functions in a complex, regulated or infrastructure-intensive environment - Strong track record of establishing or maturing PMO capability, including governance, reporting, planning standards, risk management, dependency management and benefits realisation - Demonstrated experience delivering transformation, with the ability to bring structure, transparency and delivery confidence across multiple stakeholders - Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience advising senior leaders and supporting executive-level decision-making - Strong understanding of programme governance, delivery controls, financial oversight, benefits management and organisational change considerations - Ability to translate strategic priorities into practical delivery plans, performance measures and clear accountabilities across teams - Strong people leadership capability, including experience building teams, developing capability and fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture - Excellent judgement, resilience and communication skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities Closing date for applications 6th November 2026 We value potential as much as experience. If you believe you can succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every requirement. 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.