Strategy & Planning Manager

Base Location: Glasgow, Perth, Reading and Havant

Salary: £66,100 - £99,100 + car allowance + performance related bonus and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Flexible First options available

The role

The Strategy and Planning Manager provides clear ownership, planning discipline, and accountability for the Distribution technology function to ensure technology initiatives are focused, effectively planned, measured and deliver value aligned to business priorities. The role holder will understand Distribution and Group strategy and ensure alignment and integration of initiatives to enable effective and efficient delivery across the function. In operating a federated technology environment, where Group Technology provides core platforms and services, this role is critical to ensure effective stakeholder management and collaboration to delivery against performance expectations and value delivery.

You will

- Be responsible for oversight of the core technology portfolio functions, including cross Distribution technology performance-level reporting, cost control, integrated governance and planning

- Provide leadership across the entire technology department and ensure effective integration with colleagues across the Business and Group.

- Support with co-ordinating the technology strategic approach for ED3.

- Manage intake and prioritisation of business tech demands, balancing local needs with Group service capacity and standards.

- With strong commercial acumen, analytical skills and a focus on driving improvement, the role holder will propose efficiencies through effective workforce and supplier management.

You have

- Extensive experience in technology planning and portfolio management, skills in aligning technology initiatives to business goals, -managing roadmaps and overseeing delivery tracking.

- Experience in performance analysis and reporting, with the ability to define KIPs, analyse service data and communicate insights that drive action.

- Experience of Influencing direct reports and other resources without a direct line reporting relationship (for example from other directorates).

- Proficiency in technology budgeting, cost optimisation, chargeback and cloud financial governance.

- Experience in navigating multi layered technology governance structures and influencing across business and group stakeholders.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.

Our IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low carbon world. They provide expertise, advice and day-to-day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more.

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 David.Brickell@sse.com / 01738 275 846 to 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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