Senior Programme Delivery Manager

Base Location: Perth, Glasgow & Reading

Salary: £78,400 - £117,600 + car allowance + performance-related bonus and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

The Role

The Major Programmes Senior Delivery Programme Manager will be responsible for leading the technology delivery of the major transformational programmes that span the SSE Distribution business. This will involve managing a budget of £150m+, the leading and management of solution development teams and third parties.  They will play a leadership role in building delivery capability within Distribution due to their vast experience in successful programme and project implementation. A vital part of the role will be understanding the requirements of the Distribution business, as well as the regulatory environment in order to achieve the desired outcomes.

Key to the role is to manage the operational aspects of the delivery teams involved, ensuring risk, legal, security and other compliance requirements are met. They are also responsible for developing a partnership approach with suppliers to achieve business outcomes whilst also ensuring a focus on commercial and efficient delivery.

They will be accountable for realising the objectives, key results and other value targets defined as part of the Programme and must have the ability to be adaptable to meet changing business environments.  They will hold strong relationships and collaborate closely with the Distribution Executive team and IT Leadership team to ensure that they work they are leading on aligns to other key work in progress.

You will

• Develop the strategic approach and manage commercial and service contracts, ensuring alignment with quality, risk, and compliance standards.
• Deliver comprehensive technology and change management strategies as part of major transformation programmes or incremental changes as part of continuous improvement.
• Lead Executive governance and engagement for Major Programmes to understand the business outcomes and requirements and translate these into tailored change delivery projects and plans
• Cover all aspects of change management: leadership, governance, stakeholder engagement, communications, learning, business readiness, and adoption
• Manage and oversee product delivery teams and third parties and provide leadership to mentor and coach teams across technology delivery.

You have

• Experience in vendor/third-party management with knowledge of contract practices and strategic supplier relationship management.
• In-depth understanding of IT products, services and systems and ideally Oracle and AWS product literacy.
• Experience in implementing business focussed deliverables with technical solutions, including managing stakeholders at an executive level
• Energy Industry knowledge and/or regulated business understanding. It is advantageous to have experience of one or more of cyber security, CRM and modernisation transformations.
• Strong negotiation, time management, and analytical skills, with a focus on driving value and continuous improvement in vendor strategies.

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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