We are the people behind Ireland’s electricity grid. We operate the power system with world leading levels of variable asynchronous renewable generation, ensuring that everyone has power when they need it. But that’s not all, we are now transforming the power system for future generations.
And that’s just the beginning of our story. We have a critical purpose. That purpose is to transform the power system to enable our society to reduce our carbon emissions and meet our climate change and net zero ambitions.
Be part of the transformation!
Job Purpose
EirGrid holds licenses as the independent electricity Transmission System Operator (TSO) and Market Operator (MO) in the wholesale trading system in Ireland. EirGrid also has a growing portfolio of regulated cross-border interconnectors and already is the owner and operator of the 500 MW High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) East West interconnector (EWIC) to Wales and is jointly developing the 700 MW HVDC Celtic Interconnector link between Ireland and France. It is also responsible for the integration of proposed merchant HVDC interconnectors such as the Greenlink and Mares Interconnectors to the Irish power system and market as well as the identification of opportunities for new interconnectors to Great Britain, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Spain.
The Operations & Asset Management Directorate comprises highly skilled professionals with backgrounds in engineering and business/commerce - together they manage the operation of the power system and market, ensuring that the lights stay on in a secure, reliable, sustainable and economic way. The Directorate is also responsible for the implementation of transmission system and market transformation in order to meet the future needs of all users of electricity. This includes the optimal use of interconnectors to enhance security of supply and to reduce Ireland’s reliance on high carbon producing machines and replacing them with renewable generation in line with the government’s National Policy Statement on Electricity Interconnection 2023.
The Cross Border UAT Manager will be responsible for User Acceptance Testing processes from planning through to completion of testing and sign-off of results. The Cross Border UAT Manager is a senior technical role responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing User Acceptance Testing across multiple IT system deliveries. The role ensures full test coverage of the final detailed design and acts as a key liaison between vendors, project consultants, IT and business teams. The UAT Manager will manage complex defect and change management processes, provide regular reporting and escalations to programme management, and chair daily meetings to drive progress and resolve issues.
The role integrates technical, operational, and strategic management practices to ensure the long-term value and integrity of the power system, asset management and market tools, systems and cross-border processes. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and reliable implementation of technology in market, grid and interconnection integration between the SEM and Continental Europe. The role holder will ensure that the Interconnector elements pertaining to technical specifications, functional requirements and asset operations are developed, managed and maintained transparently and in line with international standards. The role holder will also work collaboratively to ensure EirGrid interconnector requirements are met and relationships are managed with all relevant stakeholders in line with a budget of approx. €50-60m per annum for the EWIC and Celtic interconnectors.
This will include management of significant arrangements (such as the Celtic interconnector readiness project for Go-Live), participating at internal and external project boards and coordinating a large number of technical activities across multiple jurisdictions.
The role holder will work with the key strategic stakeholders across the organisation and externally to ensure all test requirements and compliance for enterprise platforms and systems are in place for the connection and operation of the Celtic interconnector. The ability to develop strong business test cases to demonstrate the compelling arguments, both operational and functional, will be key to success in the role.
This is a high-profile role for technical compliance at a senior level. As a result, exceptional skills in communication and an ability to articulate technical concepts and analysis to senior non-technical audiences and business leaders is essential. The role holder will ensure that power system and market operations across borders upon European reintegration of the SEM, are aligned and optimised for the benefit of Irish consumers.
The role holder will be passionate about delivery of the strategic aims and objectives of the Group, particularly for interconnection and the role that he/she can play in leading and influencing the integration and transformation of the power system for future generations.
About you
Successful candidates will have the following:
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You will have a university degree in Engineering, IT or other equivalent degree, typically with 10+ years relevant experience
- Recognised Specialist level of knowledge of power system and market operations related tools, enterprise platforms and methodologies.
- Proficiency in test management tools (e.g., HP ALM, Jira, or similar).
- Familiarity with defect tracking and change management processes.
- Prior experience in large-scale programme delivery environments.
- Established and expert understanding of all aspects of power system engineering and cross-border markets including IT tools, services and arrangements.
- Ability to provide technical leadership and work within a business-critical environment while meeting strict deadlines.
- Ability to successfully guide, persuade and influence others towards a common vision or goal, through developed skills of communication and diplomacy, including negotiation and conflict resolution when required.
- Exceptional communicator, able to articulate technical, contractual and commercial concepts and analysis to technical and non-technical audiences and senior business leaders, and can influence, inspire and collaborate with others to deliver interconnection objectives.
- Change oriented, resilient, innovative but uncomfortable with contract ambiguity
- Track record of conceiving and introducing innovative ideas, solutions or new ways of doing things to solve business problems, collaborating with experts along the way.
- Proven strong experience of the design and integration of commercial and technical requirements into required test plans.
- A tenacity to drive excellence and quality in all areas of responsibility in line with the company vision and strategy, identifying and embracing best practice.
- Demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development.
Job Relationships
Reporting to the Head of Interconnection, supported by a Team Lead.
Closing date for applications:
26/06/2026
If you believe you have the skills and experience relevant for this position, please upload your CV and a cover letter. We want to hear from you.
EirGrid is an Equal Opportunities Employer