Implementation Lead

Morson Talent; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy network organization seeks an Implementation Lead to support project delivery and change management initiatives. This hybrid position involves managing critical process projects, focusing on Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Candidates should possess strong project management experience, be able to translate complex data into actionable insights, and build effective relationships within the organization. The role offers a 12-month initial contract with competitive remuneration, contributing to the company’s commitment to Net Zero goals.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in project management delivering complex projects.
• Ability to translate data via algorithms into management information.
• Familiarity with change management principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop critical process and system projects.
• Manage delivery of projects to agreed quality and timescales.
• Assist budget forecasting and project tracking.

Skills

Agile project delivery

Waterfall project management

Change management

Data translation and visualization

Relationship building

Standard IT applications knowledge

MS Suite proficiency

Education

PRINCE2, APM or equivalent qualifications

Job description

Scottish Power Energy Networks are looking for an Implementation Lead to join their team based at HQ in Glasgow, on an initial 12-month contract.

Role: Implementation Lead

Business: Scottish Power Energy Networks

Location: St Vincent Street Glasgow / Hybrid style working

Duration: 12-month initial contract

Rate: Inside IR35, Umbrella and PAYE options available

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the Northwest of England. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of UK’s Net Zero ambitions.

We’re investing £100 million into our digitisation strategy, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in Distribution and Transmission networks. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

What you’ll be doing:

• Development of critical process and system projects, linked to key RIIO ED1 & ED2 output drivers and efficiencies
• Management and delivery of critical process and IT projects, to agreed quality and project timescales, demonstrating business value in solutions deployed
• Planning and managing the interdependencies between workstreams and other Transformation projects
• Assist budget forecast, tracking and managing delivery of agreed financial investment
• Managing the project risks, including the development of contingency plans
• Ensuring that contracted project deliverables are tracked against requirements / roadmap delivery, from contract placement through to final delivery by suppliers
• Delivering the Change Management strategy and plan, ensuring an effective transition to BAU and that impacted people are communicated and trained appropriately
• Ensuring appropriate measures are developed and implemented to validate delivery of expected benefits, improvements and that the solution is adopted and embedded effectively
• Management of day to day project resources to help deliver the projects in line with agreed scope and timelines.
• Line management responsibilities of up to 2 Analysts or Admin roles if and where appropriate. These could vary within and across Value Streams at differing times depending on the key deliverables.

What You’ll Bring:

We are looking for a proactive and motivated professional with previous experience of project management delivering complex projects to time and budget, delivering successful outcomes and the necessary changes to business processes for implementation.

The successful candidate should have the ability to translate data via algorithms into management information and output measures, be able to devise solutions to complex problems/challenges and translating business requirements into working visual solutions

Skills and Requirements:

• Experience of delivering Agile based projects in both an Agile and Waterfall context ensuring integration of Agile delivery methods with more traditional models where appropriate
• PRINCE2, APM or equivalent qualifications desirable
• Understanding of change management principles and has experience in delivering change effectively into and organisation (PROSCI ADKAR knowledge is desirable)
• Ability to build relationships, fostering trust and collaboration across boundaries at all levels with external and internal stakeholders
• A good knowledge of standard IT applications, for example web mapping, analytical programming and data layers is required
• Good awareness and understanding of data protection and cyber considerations
• Ability to balance technical / IT skills with core operational customer needs to deliver a good quality solution on time that meets all stakeholder needs
• MS Suite