Role: Future Power Markets Development Manager - Permanent - Belfast
Job Overview
VANRATH are delighted to be partnering with a leading public sector organisation, who are seeking to appoint a Future Power Markets Development Manager, who will lead the strategic analysis, development, and implementation of future power market opportunities to support Northern Ireland's transition to a low-carbon energy system, focusing on innovation, project management, and cross-border market development.
* Salary: Competitive + Benefits!
* Belfast - Hybrid (2 days at home)
* Permanent
Key Responsibilities:
* Identify, evaluate, prioritise, and manage a comprehensive pipeline of future power market opportunities aligned with strategic energy transition goals.
* Develop robust frameworks to assess the feasibility of new projects, including renewable energy, energy storage, and other clean technologies.
* Monitor emerging technologies such as green hydrogen, offshore wind, and hybrid storage systems, and develop strategies to integrate them into market mechanisms.
* Collaborate with innovation and technology teams to explore and implement new market solutions.
* Design commercial frameworks and policies to support market access for novel technologies, adjust strategies based on market developments, and advocate for policy changes that enable low-carbon technologies.
* Build and maintain strategic partnerships with technology providers, regulators, and industry stakeholders; lead collaborative projects and market trials to test new technologies.
* Manage resource allocation, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and oversee the delivery of development activities.
* Coach, mentor, and develop team members, promoting a solutions-based approach to risks and issues, and ensure team skills align with emerging market trends.
Essential Criteria
* Relevant third-level qualification with 8+ years' experience in energy sector project development.
* Proven leadership in managing teams, resources, and delivering outcomes.
* Experience developing policy-driven projects and engaging with regulatory processes.
* Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Demonstrated ability to mentor teams and support professional development.
You will stand out if:
* Experience with the Irish SEM, European power systems, or TSOs.
* Knowledge of electricity market operations, including Transmission and Balancing Markets.
* Familiarity with market schemes such as RESS and LDES.
* Background in partnership building and collaborative projects.
* Skills in market analysis, decarbonisation strategies, and energy policy.
* Understanding of Market/Network Codes and regulated industry compliance.
For further information on this job, or any other Business Support role in Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact Ryan Sykes for a confidential chat today. VANRATH acts as an agency and employment business for permanent recruitment and the supply of temporary workers.
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