Project Manager, Change and Delivery

Base Location: Flexible Scotland | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however, need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSEN offices or depots around Scotland, Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness

Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

SSEN Transmission is recruiting a Project Manager – Change and Delivery to lead one of three critical workstreams, Design & Development Interface, Asset Integration & Operational Readiness, or Outage & Energisation Planning.

Reporting to the Head of Business Excellence, the role will manage end‑to‑end delivery of complex projects, ensuring activities are integrated, risks and change are effectively controlled, and outcomes are delivered on time and to specification. The Project Manager will drive operational readiness, benefits realisation and successful transition into business‑as‑usual in a highly regulated, multi‑stakeholder environment.

You will

• Provide strategic leadership to ensure workstream delivery aligns with the 2030 network commissioning objectives and integrates Business-as -Usual (BAU) processes and new initiatives.
• Oversee and coordinate programme activities from initiation to operational handover, maintaining robust scheduling, monitoring, and reporting across all requirements.
• Lead complex projects using predictive or agile methodologies, rigorously controlling scope, change, risk, , quality, and timelines.
• Drive benefits realisation by promoting the programme vision, reviewing business cases, and embedding improvements to maximise long-term business value.
• Plan and manage change implementation, coordinate site activities, ensure organisational readiness, and collaborate closely with the PMO and stakeholders for clear reporting and continuous improvement.

You have

• Strong understanding of the utilities and regulated environment, including commercial drivers, competitive markets, RIIO‑T3, and compliance requirements such as business separation, data protection, and anti‑bribery controls.
• Extensive programme and project management experience, supported by recognised methodologies (e.g. MSP, PRINCE2, PMP, APM, Scrum), with a proven track record of delivery in complex, multi‑stakeholder settings.
• Experience working within matrix organisations, managing matrix teams across multiple locations, and influencing without direct authority.
• The ability to lead and deliver change in evolving environments, with a strong understanding of how change impacts people, teams, and organisations.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and commercial skills, including strong influencing, negotiation, and budget management capability.

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 Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

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 Andy on andrew.torrance@sse.com / 01738 275370 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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