HEAD OF TRANSFORMATION AND INNOVATION DEPARTMENT (F/M/D)

Company Description

Do you want to contribute to projects ensuring the smooth supply of energy to our homes? Elektros Skirstymo Operatorius (ESO) is a major part of the Ignitis Group – a renewables-focused integrated utility. Our purpose is to create a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for current and future generations.

ESO manages not only 126,000 km of overhead and underground power lines, but also 9,000 km’s worth of gas distribution pipelines. Our task is to operate, maintain, and ensure the reliability of this vital infrastructure. By continuously implementing innovations and making other key changes, we are generating added value to Lithuania’s energy consumers, and speeding up the expansion of green energy use.

www.eso.lt #eso 

Job Description

We are currently looking for a new colleague to join! You’ll be responsible for driving innovation and organizational transformation to achieve long-term growth, operational efficiency and competitiveness. If that speaks to you, we’d be happy to welcome you to our team! 

Take YOUR part in #EnergySmart!

You will contribute to green and secure energy ecosystem creation by:

• Developing and implementing change management, operational efficiency, and innovation strategies aligned with organizational goals
• Analyzing market trends and technological innovations to identify opportunities for increased operational efficiency and innovation
• Planning, coordinating, and executing change management, efficiency, and innovation projects from conception to realization
• Identifying and implementing initiatives to improve operational processes, boosting productivity and reducing costs
• Conducting operational analysis and providing recommendations for efficiency improvements
• Promoting innovation by integrating new technologies and processes into the organization
• Leading a team of change management, operational efficiency, and innovation managers, ensuring effective resource distribution and professional growth
• Monitoring and evaluating project results, reporting progress to top management and maintaining external partnerships for collaboration in innovation

Qualifications

• Higher university education
• At least 5 years of experience in a large company or corporate group
• At least 10 years of experience in change management, innovation/service development, and operational efficiency implementation
• At least 5 years of leadership experience in change management, innovation/service development, and/or operational efficiency
• Excellent strategic planning and project management skills
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and communicate effectively
• Creativity and ability to generate new ideas
• Strong leadership and management skills, with a focus on team leadership, constructiveness, result-orientation, strong analytical abilities, stakeholder management, and problem-solving

Additional Information

• A package of additional benefits to choose from: pension accumulation, health insurance, or another benefit from the selectable benefits list in the MELP application 
• Additional paid days for health improvement, short-term illness, volunteering, and accumulated work experience 
• A hybrid work model (3+2) and flexible working hours 
• Financial incentives for recommending candidates 
• Attention to physical and emotional health: wellness mentor initiatives and psychological support, volleyball and basketball teams, etc. 
• Leadership development programs 
• Extensive learning and qualification enhancement programs 
• Take part in an unfolding energy transformation process to create a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for both current and future generations 
• Diverse and inclusive environment 
• Belonging to a community of next generation energy professionals 
• Values-based leadership and business decisions 

Join a growing and increasingly international team of energy smart people united by a common purpose. We all play our part in creating a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for current and future generations.

As we pursue our strategic goals to increase gender balance in Ignitis Group, we are indicating “f/m/d” next to job titles, meaning we welcome candidates of all genders – female, male or diverse.
Ignitis Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, age, disability or other personal traits unrelated to work obligations.