Programme Delivery Lead

SSE plc; Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen City, Reading; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking a Programme Delivery Lead to lead their ambitious transformation portfolio. This strategic role involves working across business and project teams to ensure successful implementation of programs that will have long-term impact. The ideal candidate will have proven success in delivering complex projects while managing diverse stakeholders and adapting methodologies for effective program management.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Gym membership discounts

Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Experience in leading complex, technology and people related multi-project delivery.
• Proven ability in managing matrix teams and third-party suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and commercial drivers.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across transformation and people programmes.
• Lead programme management and ensure successful transition to business-as-usual.
• Deliver using adaptive methodologies with effective stakeholder communication.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Tools

Agile

Waterfall

PRINCE2

MSP

Job description

Base Location: Perth, Glasgow, preferred – Aberdeen and Reading can also be considered.

Salary: £66,100 - £99,100 + car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: 12-month Fixed Term Contract or Secondment | Full Time| Flexible First options available

The role
We’re looking for a Programme Delivery Lead to play a key role in delivering our ambitious transformation portfolio. You’ll work across business and project teams to ensure that change is implemented smoothly, successfully, and with long-term impact. This is a strategic role for a confident leader who thrives in complex environments and can bring structure, clarity, and focus to high-value programmes.

You will

• Provide strategic leadership across our transformation and people programmes, with specific focus on people change and readiness and aligning delivery with agreed benefits and business outcomes.
• Lead all aspect of programme management, ensuring the plan and all activities are coordinated and monitored for successful transition into business-as-usual.
• Deliver using adaptive methodologies, maintaining effective controls and stakeholder communication.
• Manage benefits realisation, keeping business cases relevant and ensuring programme outputs translate to operational improvements.
• Oversee change implementation, ensuring new capabilities integrate seamlessly with business operations through structured planning and communication.

You have

• Proven success in leading complex, technology and people related multi-project delivery using various methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, MSP, PRINCE2), with strong end-to-end project lifecycle experience and a track record of managing matrix teams and third-party suppliers.
• An understanding of SSEN Distribution’s regulatory environment and commercial drivers, combined with solid budget management and financial oversight capabilities.
• Background in people management or technical leadership, with a clear grasp of how digital transformation impacts people and processes, and the ability to guide teams through change.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to build effective stakeholder relationships, influence decision-making, and foster collaboration across diverse, geographically distributed teams.
• Knowledge of IT and technology impacts on business operations (especially field-based roles), with awareness of key compliance areas (e.g. HR legislation, data protection, anti-bribery), and a structured, analytical approach to identifying and mitigating risks.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £17.5 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, are the electricity Distribution Network Operator (DNO) responsible for delivering power to over 3.8 million homes and businesses across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

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 Hannah on [e-mail] / 01738 341147 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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