About the role:

This is a new role in the Group IT Team and reflects the importance of Digital and IT in supporting the growth ambitions of Flogas Energy with world-class solutions and platforms.

The IT Business Partner (ITBP) has the overall responsibility within IT to serve as the strategic interface with assigned business unit for the purpose of business application and technology strategy development, solution discovery, service management, risk management and relationship management.

The ITBP proactively serves as a “trusted advisor,” and is the primary IT point of contact to business line executives and managers. They operate as the key business contact representing IT in promoting IT services and capabilities. The ITBP provides support in delivering technology products that meet the needs of the business. The ITBP focuses on strategic initiatives and planning activities for their business area. ITBPs are proactive and anticipatory in their thinking. They are, by nature, driven and provide significant value to business units.

The role is part of the Senior IT Leadership Team and reports directly to the Group IT Director of Flogas and has a dotted-line report to the Flogas Energy Managing Director

Key Responsibilities:

Support and drive the delivery of phase 4 of project Connect (a major ERP deployment for Electricity and Natural Gas)
Develop solution concepts and business cases for new IT investments for Flogas Energy.
Perform initial business analysis in conjunction with the Business and IT and prepare recommendations and business plans as needed.
Oversee the launch of solutions and help to maximise the positive impact on the organisation.
Identify, screen and evaluate new solution opportunities to address Flogas Energy needs and to support building a more digital organisation with a focus on efficiency and customer service.
Partner with key staff members to create strategic business plans.
Utilise the appropriate technologies and ensure that FE have the solutions they need, when they need them.
Drive the development of strategies, tools and skillsets to ensure we are harnessing the power of data as a strategic asset—driving innovation, operational efficiency, and informed decision-making across Flogas Energy.
Collaborate with IT and Business Change leadership on the intake process and prioritisation of projects across the company.
Participate in field research in pursuit of new solutions and to evaluate the applicability and usefulness of current solutions
Supporting the development and enhancement of systems and integrating new systems with existing systems for Flogas Energy.
Liaising with the IT team to ensure an always available infrastructure for all users of our business systems both internal and external.
Ensure Group policies support the implementation of strategies set by the business.
Liaise with Group IT Director on all centrally provided services to ensure service levels are defined and maintained in line with the expectations of Flogas Energy

Candidate Profile:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, related field, or equivalent experience required.
5+ years’ experience in a leadership role focused on business solutions, project management and applications with extensive involvement in the full life cycle of solution delivery from inception, through design and deployment.
Extensive experience of working with partners and Systems Integrators to deliver complex IT/Digital enterprise platforms and solutions, and ERP platforms in particular.
Possess strong analytical skills, including an understanding of business cases and financial resources
Experience in Energy or Utilities markets and systems is desirable.
A strong working knowledge of back-end infrastructure, cyber and networking.
Strong and demonstrated ability to develop partnerships and trust with business leadership to develop IT Strategy
Demonstrates clear and effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of staff, both business and technical
Passionate about emerging technologies such as AI that can help add value to the business and increase efficiencies.
Proven track record of managing IT projects within budget and timeline constraints.
Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail, with demonstrable experience of a project-management approach in delivering longer term goals.
Strong personal commitment to succeed.
Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.

About Flogas:

Part of the DCC Group, Flogas Ireland was established in 1978 supplying Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) throughout the island and to this day remains one of the leading suppliers in Ireland, servicing a diverse range of market sectors, including commercial, agricultural, and domestic.

Over the years, Flogas has evolved and grown as an Energy business, and with the acquisition of Budget Energy, based in Derry, and Flogas Enterprise Solutions, (formally known as Naturgy) we are now also a leading supplier of Natural Gas and Electricity, as well as Renewables, including Corporate Power Purchase Agreements, and energy services in both residential and commercial markets across the island of Ireland. Flogas actively supports micro-generation, which involves generating electricity from renewable sources such as solar photovoltaic (PV), micro-wind, micro-hydro, and micro-renewable combined heat and power We have an esteemed reputation within the Energy Industry and have been awarded the NSAI Quality System Certificate from the I.S. EN ISO 9001 Series.

As a Flogas Group, we are now driving our growth strategy to achieve our vision of being Irelands leading provider of total energy solutions, meeting our customers changing needs and delivering to the highest possible standard.

Why work with us?

Flogas is a well-established business within the DCC group and is continuing to grow, becoming a top provider in the energy sector, making it a very exciting time to be part of the Flogas Group. We offer a warm and welcoming environment, valuing our people and their input into the business. We encourage a collaborative workplace, where everyone feels included and heard.

Benefits:

Competitive Salary
Defined Pension Contribution
Healthcare
Staff discounts
Hybrid work options (role dependant)
Health and Wellbeing Supports
Learning and Development
Career Advancement is important to us in Flogas. All our roles are advertised internally, and we encourage internal progression right across the business.

Flogas is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

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