Sustainability Project Manager

Our client has developed an ambitious business strategy to respond to the unprecedented level of change and opportunity in the energy industry. Their purpose is to transform the power system for future generations and their primary goal is to lead Ireland into a greener future.

Our client is seeking a Sustainability Project Manager to join their Strategy & Sustainability team on a fixed-term basis. You will drive the delivery of key sustainability projects in the Sustainability Programme in support of achieving our Client's Strategic Goal to 'Lead the all-island electricity sector on sustainability and decarbonisation'.

The role will see you manage a range of sustainability projects, working closely with the Head of Strategy & Sustainability, and key internal stakeholders to ensure that the Sustainability Strategy is delivered.

In this role you will:
* Manage and co-ordinate the delivery of a range of projects in support of the Sustainability Strategy across the Environmental, Social and Governance pillars.
* Work with a wide range of internal stakeholders to determine project objectives and project requirements.
* Track and report on project progress against project plans.
* Prepare reports and presentations at a strategic and operational level to engage key stakeholders on the progress of the projects.
* Manage project budgets and updating forecasts throughout the project lifecycle.
* Co-ordinate project resources across multi-disciplinary functions, resolve conflicts and remove blockages.
* Ensure that the governance of the project is exemplary, including risk management, stakeholder communications, project schedules and cost management.
* Identify, recommend, and lead improvement initiatives for sustainability based on gaps, opportunities, and benchmarking.
* Ensure sustainability issues and proposed solutions are highlighted appropriately to the Sustainability Programme Manager.

The successful candidate will have:
* Relevant business experience.
* Experience in managing projects, including the management of risks, change, budgets and stakeholders and with a proven track record for delivering complex change projects.
* Excellent presentation and communication skills, verbal and written; ability to take information and present it to senior stakeholders in a non-complex manner.
* Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills; ability to navigate the organisation and garner support from multiple areas to deliver initiatives.
* Extensive decision making and an ability to prioritise conflicting deliverables.
* Strong analytical skills and rigorous attention to detail.
* Ability to multi-task and prioritise under pressure of deadlines, while working independently; knows when and how to escalate appropriately.

If the role interests you, please apply or get in touch via email for more details.

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Adecco is an equal opportunity employer.

Adecco Ireland is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.