Delivery Manager

SSE plc; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Scotland is looking for an OT Delivery Manager to lead teams in delivering innovative technology solutions focused on business outcomes. This role involves managing project budgets and fostering effective relationships with stakeholders while utilizing Agile methodologies. Candidates should have experience in delivering complex projects and adapting to change. Competitive salary offered along with flexible benefits.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Free online GP service

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering complex projects demonstrating business value.
• Ability to work in changing environments iteratively.
• Knowledge of development processes including DevOps and Scrum.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution development teams to realize the product roadmap.
• Manage delivery of technology solutions focusing on business outcomes.
• Establish effective relationships with delivery and business teams.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Base Location: Glasgow, Perth, Inverness and Aberdeen, Reading or Havant

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

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

The role

We are embedding agility in our ways of working where possible, building capability for a digital SSE of the future, and meeting the needs of our customers in a new way.

As OT Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for leading solution development teams to realise the product roadmap.

You Will

• Managing the upgrade and extension of control room technologies.
• Leading the delivery of technology solutions with focus on tangible business outcomes in accordance with the business strategy, using the appropriate methodology such as Agile, Prince2, APM and PMP.
• Establishing and maintaining highly effective relationships with delivery teams, stakeholders at all levels and business teams to ensure that interfaces work correctly.
• Managing the product and delivery teams, and wider stakeholders as required, across end-to-end product lifecycle to ensure that resultant systems/services deliver the specified outcomes, within budget and timescale, without introducing technical debt.
• Ensuring successful transition to service, meaning that change lands well and meets business needs.
• Analyse problems, action and progress issues as appropriate, ensuring follow through to resolution and removing blockers and providing input into the governance process itself, including the methods and tools to be used.

You Have

• Experience of delivering complex projects, demonstrating and meeting business value and outcomes as well as experience of managing project budgets.
• Ability to work in environments that are undergoing change, working in an iterative and adaptive manner.
• Experience in enabling behaviour change, communication and influencing skills with a strong degree of personal resilience to enable effective change in how we work.
• Experience in applying various waterfall (e.g. Prince2, APM, PMP) and Agile methodologies and supporting context, such as governance, process and culture across different levels of portfolio.
• Knowledge of development processes, including but not limited to DevOps, Scrum, Kanban and lean development.

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 [e-mail] / 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.