IT Graduate Development Programme 2026 - Digital Delivery & Project Management
ESBIreland3 days ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyInformation Technology
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At ESB, technology plays a leading role in enabling and realising our purpose to deliver a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve. Today that means we are driven to make a difference – net zero by 2040 – and it’s our people who ensure we succeed.
With almost 800 people working across our IT Delivery and CIO functions, together we design, build and support a broad range of technologies and services to deliver on our strategic objectives – decarbonised electricity, resilient infrastructure and empowered customers.
To further enhance our capabilities and to transform ESB to a data driven and digital utility, we are looking for Graduates to join our highly motivated and skilled team of IT professionals where you will have the opportunity to deliver results in a fast-paced, innovative team environment.
Our IT Graduate Development Programme is structured into five distinct career paths where you will be able to grow your experience, as well as develop the necessary skills to help you on your way to career success.
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Description
Digital Delivery and Project Management
At ESB, IT Delivery is responsible for the IT Investment Portfolio of Projects and Products, in a sustainable, value driven way with a clear focus on improving user experience, reliability, quality and efficiency. It is a dynamic, high performing function with a mix of strategic and operational activities across a broad range of activities.
The Digital Delivery and Project Management stream will provide opportunity to spend time in core areas including Project Management, Test Management, Agile Business Analysis, Change Management, IT & Digital Business Partner, and Ecosystem. Development in this stream will be foundational for Project Manager, Scrum Master, Change Manager or Test Manager roles.
What To Expect
Our bespoke IT Graduate Development Programme includes:
Base location for the role is ESB’s state of the art new Head Office, F27, Dublin 2. Smart Working suitable – The successful candidate may combine remote / smart working within the jurisdiction (Republic of Ireland), with attendance at base for in-person collaboration, the frequency of which is agreed with the manager and subject to ongoing review. ESB is committed to offering flexibility in ways of working and we call that Smart Working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible and remote ways of working.
What We Look For?
19th of October 2025
With almost 800 people working across our IT Delivery and CIO functions, together we design, build and support a broad range of technologies and services to deliver on our strategic objectives – decarbonised electricity, resilient infrastructure and empowered customers.
To further enhance our capabilities and to transform ESB to a data driven and digital utility, we are looking for Graduates to join our highly motivated and skilled team of IT professionals where you will have the opportunity to deliver results in a fast-paced, innovative team environment.
Our IT Graduate Development Programme is structured into five distinct career paths where you will be able to grow your experience, as well as develop the necessary skills to help you on your way to career success.
Stream
Description
Digital Delivery and Project Management
At ESB, IT Delivery is responsible for the IT Investment Portfolio of Projects and Products, in a sustainable, value driven way with a clear focus on improving user experience, reliability, quality and efficiency. It is a dynamic, high performing function with a mix of strategic and operational activities across a broad range of activities.
The Digital Delivery and Project Management stream will provide opportunity to spend time in core areas including Project Management, Test Management, Agile Business Analysis, Change Management, IT & Digital Business Partner, and Ecosystem. Development in this stream will be foundational for Project Manager, Scrum Master, Change Manager or Test Manager roles.
What To Expect
Our bespoke IT Graduate Development Programme includes:
- Structured Rotations – Our graduate programme is typically structured into rotations where you will build your IT and business knowledge through challenging assignments, exposure to our business units and diverse range of business activities, and the opportunity to work on one of our major projects.
- Learning & Development – Central to our programme is your learning and development. Structured training modules, on-the-job learning and work-shadowing are complemented with personal development programmes and supports designed to help you grow professionally and personally.
- Performance Orientated – At the start of each of your rotations, you will agree with your Line Manager the goals of the assignment and put in place the steps to help achieve them. Ongoing one-to-one conversations and management reviews will ensure that you are constantly working towards achieving your professional status and position you for a career with ESB.
- Supportive Working Environment – In addition to your immediate support network of Line Manager, Middle Manager, Team Colleagues and Graduate Peers, you will also be assigned a Buddy and a Mentor.
- Social Networking – Over the last few years our Graduates have been involved in all sorts of Sports and Social activities. Anything from Tag Rugby, Cricket, Soccer and GAA, to language classes, team building challenges, charity work and graduate social events. Our clubs, societies and networks are a great way to build your contacts and of course make new connections.
- Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
- Career development through mentoring and training
- Sports and Social Clubs
- Generous Pension
- Access to staff well-being programmes
- Comprehensive Diversity & Inclusion programme
- Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted
Base location for the role is ESB’s state of the art new Head Office, F27, Dublin 2. Smart Working suitable – The successful candidate may combine remote / smart working within the jurisdiction (Republic of Ireland), with attendance at base for in-person collaboration, the frequency of which is agreed with the manager and subject to ongoing review. ESB is committed to offering flexibility in ways of working and we call that Smart Working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible and remote ways of working.
What We Look For?
- You should have (or be working towards) a minimum 2.1 Honours Degree in IT, Computer Sciences, Business Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Finance or an equivalent course where IT was a component.
- Proven ability to deliver results in a fast-paced team environment.
- Excellent analytical skills, combined with the ability to learn quickly.
- Your CV should be no longer than 2 pages and clearly outline the following:
- Your results to date
- Your final year subjects
- The title of your Final Year project
- A contact telephone number (please ensure a voicemail function is activated on your phone)
19th of October 2025
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