Network Operations Systems Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Northern Ireland Electricity Networks (NIE Networks) is the owner of the electricity transmission and distribution networks in Northern Ireland, transporting electricity to over 910,000 customers including homes, businesses and farms.
The Network Operations business unit is responsible for the real and near time monitoring and operation of Northern Ireland’s distribution network, as well as our Emergency Plan to deal with significant network events. Planned and Fault & Emergency work is coordinated via the 24 x 7 Distribution Control Centre (DCC) and Dispatch functions, using a variety of systems owned by the Network Operations Systems and SCADA teams.
We are seeking to recruit a Network Operations Systems Manager. The Network Operations Systems Manager will have responsibility for leading a small team who own, maintain and develop a number of critical 24/7 IT systems (and associated processes) used within DCC, Dispatch and elsewhere within NIE Networks.
For further information, the Candidate Briefing Document is available to download from the NIE Networks website.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £55,000.00-£68,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee mentoring programme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Free or subsidised travel
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Portadown: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portadown
Reference ID: NIE000291
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Energy & Utilities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Network Operations Systems Manager roles across NIE Networks's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Energy & Utilities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £55,000 - £68,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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