Pmo Manager

Sse Enterprise; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Benefits package

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

SSE is seeking a PMO Manager to help establish governance, assurance and information management capabilities across strategic programmes in Scotland. The role focuses on scalable processes, readiness and investment governance to support future opportunities.

You will lead PMO design and continuous improvement, working with Power BI, Power Apps and SharePoint to deliver robust reporting and governance across Investment Planning and related programmes.

Qualifications

• Experience leading PMO, governance and assurance teams in complex environments.
• Strong capability in process design and scalable ways of working.
• Experience delivering reporting and governance solutions using Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint.
• Degree-level or professional qualification or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and continuous improvement of governance and information management processes.
• Support development of the Pre-Gate 0 Framework and governance routes.
• Provide governance across Investment Planning, obligations, reporting and readiness.
• Develop scalable reporting and information management solutions.
• Lead PMO process capability and drive data quality and governance excellence.

Skills

PMO leadership

Governance & assurance

Process design

Change management

Information management

Data governance

Power BI

Power Apps

Power Automate

SharePoint

Education

Bachelor's degree or professional qualification

Tools

Power BI

Power Apps

Power Automate

SharePoint

Job description

PMO Manager

• Job Number: 559895
• Closing at: Nov 15 2026 - 23:55 GMT

Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations and you'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in the office - Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness.

Salary: £51,600 - £77,400 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | options available.

The role

SSEN Transmission is establishing a new Business Development PMO capability to support the identification, governance and progression of future investment opportunities before they enter formal project development.

As PMO Process Manager, you will play a key role in developing and implementing governance, assurance, information management and business process capabilities that support the emerging Pre‑Gate 0 Framework and future Business Development operating model.

Working across strategic programmes, industry reform initiatives, Investment Planning activities and future investment opportunities, you will help design and embed scalable governance and assurance processes that support consistent decision-making, investment readiness and organisational change.

This role combines governance, assurance, process improvement, information management, digital enablement and business readiness. You will help create repeatable ways of working that support both existing commitments and emerging business priorities.

While supporting the development of the new Pre‑Gate 0 Framework, the role will continue to provide critical governance and assurance support across existing strategic activities, including Connections Reform, Investment Planning and wider business programmes.

Unlike a traditional PMO role focused solely on project delivery, this role helps create the governance, assurance and operational foundations needed to support future investment decisions and organisational readiness.

You will

• Lead the design, implementation and continuous improvement of governance, assurance and information management processes supporting future investment opportunities and strategic programmes.
• Support development and implementation of the emerging Pre‑Gate 0 Framework, including governance routes, assurance controls, readiness requirements, operating procedures and information standards.
• Provide governance and assurance support across Investment Planning activities, including management of obligations, reporting requirements and business readiness activities.
• Develop and maintain scalable reporting, workflow and information management solutions using Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate and SharePoint.
• Lead and develop PMO process capability, supporting Process Leads and Project Information Officers while driving continuous improvement, data quality and governance excellence.

You have

• Experience leading PMO, governance, assurance, change adoption, business improvement or programme support teams within a complex and multi-disciplinary environment.
• Strong experience in process design, service development and continuous improvement, with the ability to create scalable and sustainable ways of working.
• Experience across one or more of the following areas:
  • Governance & Assurance
  • Change Management & Adoption
  • Business Readiness
  • Process Improvement
  • Digital Transformation
  • Information Management
• Experience developing effective reporting, workflow and governance solutions using Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint or similar digital platforms.
• Strong understanding of governance, reporting and assurance, with experience supporting strategic programmes, business transformation or regulatory change and translating business requirements into practical solutions
• A degree-level or professional qualification, or equivalent relevant experience.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport electricity 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 power for the future and building the infrastructure needed for a cleaner electricity system 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 Stephanie at or 01738 342963 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.

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