Project Analyst

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations: Reading, Glasgow, Perth, Portsmouth

Salary: £35,200- £52,800 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Fixed Term Contract | Full Time  | Flexible First options available

The role

The Transition State Analyst is responsible for managing and coordinating transition state activities for a programme release pillar, such as the identification and implementation of transition states, ownership and maintanence of the pillar benefit position, requirement traceability, and supporting the pillar through governance. They ensure that benefits are captured and realised, requirements are traceable and assured, and that the business have a clear path through the iterative releases of the programme via clearly defined interim processes. The role works closely with Bridge delivery teams, Finance, HR, and business stakeholders, reporting into the Transition State Lead

You will

Be responsible for the delivery of the following areas:

1. Benefit Modelling - Ensures the benefit forecast model for releases within the pillar is kept up to date and aligned with Finance and HR inputs.

1. Requirement Traceability -Manages end‑to‑end requirements traceability for the pillar, including adherence to strategic decision records and assurance of business user story design ahead of stage gate governance.

1. KPI Tracking - Tracks and coordinates key activities delivered by the Project and the business (across designated pillar) that are required to enable adoption and sustainment of benefits

1. Transition State Management - Coordinates and tracks the implementation of interim transition states required within the business prior to business go‑live of a release.

1. Strategic Alignment to ED3 -Supports alignment between Bridge delivery and ED3 business plan submission teams to ensure bridge delivery is strategically aligned to business ED3 objectives through coordination of bridge stakeholders to document submit evidence of customer benefits.

1. PMO/Governance Support - Provides clear visibility of transition state progress, risks, and dependencies to the Transition State Lead and relevant governance forums.

You have

• Able to take ownership of problems and requests as well as the ability to work in a pressurised environment.
• Excellent time management skills; able to effectively plans own and others’ time.
• A proactive approach with the ability to prioritise own workload within demanding schedules.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft suite and Power BI.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030. 

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact james.walker2@sse.com  01734 341514to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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