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Role Title: Future Power Systems Manager
Reports to: Head of Future Power Systems
Location: Castlereagh House, Belfast (Hybrid 3 days office /2 Days WFH)
About Us
SONI (System Operator for Northern Ireland) is Northern Ireland’s Transmission System Operator (TSO). We manage the electricity grid to ensure that power can flow from where it is generated to where it is needed. We are now transforming the power system for future generations. Be part of the change!
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. Our people are committed to reducing Northern Ireland’s reliance on fossil fuels and making decarbonisation a reality – while providing a safe and reliable electricity supply in a way that secures the future for those who follow us. Our future has never looked more exciting. This is an incredible opportunity to be part of it. The world is ready for change. If you are too, join us.
The Role
The Networks & Innovation Directorate comprises highly skilled professionals with backgrounds in engineering, science and business/commerce. The core responsibility is to plan the power system and market of the future, innovate in how we operate and develop the grid, to ensure we meet climate change targets and decarbonise the electricity system. Creating a culture of continuous improvement that drives technical and process innovation, is central to delivering in this role.
The Future Power Systems function is responsible for providing strategic thought leadership around solutions to the power system resource adequacy and flexibility needs of the power system which are consistent with government renewable targets and carbon emission budgets in both Ireland and Northern Ireland. Examples include development of the types and volumes of capacity needed and emissions modelling in the context of the new carbon budgets for Northern Ireland.
The Future Power Systems Function is also responsible for the development of our Innovation & Research strategy, championing the use of new innovative solutions across the organisation to allow us to achieve our strategic objectives. Building relationships and partnerships with research institutions and academic organisations to ensure Ireland and Northern Ireland remain at the forefront in the integration of future technologies is essential to assist in achieving zero carbon by 2050 and to provide research into how we can achieve our 2030 targets.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and champion the introduction of change in power system planning ensuring that we can meet our ambitious strategic goals for renewable electricity integration outline in Shaping Our Electricity Future and our broader ambition in whole system energy planning.
* Support the head of function by leading team responsible for undertaking analytical studies to ensure security of supply and flexibility in Northern Ireland’s power system and the All-Island Single Electricity Market.
* Lead and support a team to identify and deliver on a range of robust, comprehensive and clearly communicated electricity system studies by providing direction for the team, allocating resources to meet priorities and managing issues as they arise.
* Act as the key point of contact within the directorate for industry and market trends with ability to determine their potential impact on the organisation. Provide thought leadership and advocate industry best practices and principles in the context of future power system ready to operate at up to 100% renewables at any point in time.
* Represent the company externally, engaging in external forums and bodies as appropriate.
* Pro-actively develop working relationships with third party providers and senior level partners, for example with the distribution system operators, gas network operators, etc.
* Foster the adoption of a proactive innovative and stakeholder centric engagement approach and the development of high-performance capabilities and behaviours across the team.
* Acting as a point of escalation for future power system planning related matters, the role holder will provide leadership, counsel and support to others seeking to resolve issues in a timely manner.
* Day to day management of a portfolio of projects, ensuring that appropriate project controls are in place within the team, having regard to resourcing of staff, budgets, schedule, quality, risk and activity monitoring.
* Provide direction and assistance to members of your team.
* Coordinate the work of your team based on directive from the Head of Function.
* Managing your departmental budget.
* Managing your team’s performance, including Performance Improvement Plans.
* Approving invoices (Subject to DCF rules).
* Managing employee leave of all types and ensuring timesheets are completed as required.
* Resolving employee relations issues as required.
* Delivering on team objectives, reporting on team progress against service levels.
* Lead the training and development of new and existing staff.
* It should be recognised that the nature of this post will change over time as the needs of the business change and it is a requirement of the job that the holder will contribute to this development.
What You’ll Need
Joining SONI as a Future Power Systems Manager, you’ll need:
Essential
* Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in Mathematics, Engineering related subject.
* Excellent understanding of the Energy Systems with strong awareness of the energy and climate policies at National, European and Global level.
* Ability to lead a team of technical experts and perform associated management duties.
* Experience in leading and managing on a portfolio of projects with a proven history of successfully delivering complex solutions.
* Experience engaging with external stakeholders including presenting externally at key forums.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, organisational skills and strong track record of delivery.
* Strong analysis, judgement and problem-solving abilities.
* Advanced analytical, computer and problem-solving abilities.
Desirable:
* Experience working in a Transmission System Operator with a focus on power system and /or economic analysis.
* Industry expertise and knowledge of electricity and energy system modelling platforms and processes.
Applicants should note that based on the response, SONI may increase the shortlisting criteria.
What You Will Get
This is an opportunity to lead and contribute to the advancement of a critical component of the energy infrastructure. The rewards package includes a competitive salary commensurate with experience, eligibility for an annual performance related payment, private medical provision, competitive pension with employer matching arrangements, a variety of salary sacrifice schemes (e.g. pension, cycle to work and electric vehicle leasing) together with hybrid working arrangements (3 days office: 2 days working at home), flexible start and finish times, competitive holidays and complimentary car parking with electric charging point on site. If you are seeking a challenging and impactful role within the electricity sector, we invite you to apply.
Submit your application by uploading your CV with a cover letter (in one document).
Closing date for applications is 31 July 2025.
SONI is an equal opportunities employer. SONI is not providing sponsorship for this role.
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