SEMO General Manager

MCS Group is partnering with a leading organisation in the energy and utilities sector to recruit a SEMO General Manager to lead a critical market operations function with responsibility across the island of Ireland.

The Rewards

As the successful SEMO General Manager, you will receive:

• Highly competitive executive‑level salary and benefits package
• Performance‑related bonus
• Hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days home)
• Opportunity to shape the future of the energy sector and contribute to the transition towards a more sustainable energy system

The Role

Reporting to the Director of Operations and relevant governance committees, the SEMO General Manager will be responsible for:

• Providing strategic leadership across the business, ensuring delivery of regulatory, operational and commercial objectives
• Overseeing the effective delivery of all core market functions including operations, settlements, stakeholder engagement and compliance activities
• Leading governance, risk management and regulatory compliance activities across the organisation
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with regulators, policymakers, market participants and industry stakeholders
• Leading financial planning, resource management and capability development across the business
• Driving innovation, digitalisation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Other duties as outlined in the full job description

The Person

The successful SEMO General Manager will meet the following criteria:

• Significant leadership experience within the utilities sector or a regulated industry
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills
• Strong strategic thinking, decision‑making and problem‑solving capabilities
• Experience managing risk, compliance and operational performance
• Demonstrated ability to lead organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives