Senior Data Science Manager

iberdrola; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Car allowance

Private family healthcare

Salary sacrifice pension

Job summary

ScottishPower, part of the Iberdrola Group, is seeking a Senior Data Science Manager in Glasgow to lead strategy, architecture and delivery of data platforms for energy management. You’ll drive ML capabilities, data governance, and collaboration with business stakeholders to translate challenges into scalable solutions.

In this hybrid role, you’ll oversee external delivery partners, manage a portfolio of programmes, and champion enterprise data transformation on the path to Net Zero.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data science, data architecture, migration and modern data engineering.
• Proven ability to design scalable data solutions from complex requirements.
• Experience with data governance and testing frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder communication across technical and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, delivery, testing, and ongoing development of data solutions across energy management.
• Translate business challenges into scalable data solutions with stakeholders.
• Develop a strategic migration roadmap to modernise platforms.
• Act as product owner for GEM data architecture and oversee external delivery partners.
• Manage a portfolio of projects and represent GEM’s data strategy at leadership forums.
• Shape ML and data visualization capabilities as part of the tech landscape.

Skills

Data architecture

Data migration

Modern data engineering

Cloud data platforms

Agile and Scrum

Leadership

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Azure ML

Synapse

AWS

SQL

Unix-based environments

Job description

Job title: Senior Data Science Manager (Energy Management)

Location: ScottishPower HQ, Glasgow (Hybrid)

Salary: Competitive salary, bonus, car allowance + private family healthcare

Permanent

Help us create a better future, quicker

As Senior Data Science Manager within the Global Energy Management (GEM) Centre of Excellence, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of data solutions that support ScottishPower's energy management business. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the strategy, architecture, and delivery of innovative data platforms that enable business-critical decision making, support machine learning capabilities, and help drive our journey towards Net Zero.

Working at the intersection of data science, architecture, and business strategy, you'll influence the future direction of GEM's data landscape while leading complex programmes and external delivery teams in a dynamic and evolving environment.

What you’ll be doing

Reporting to the GEM Centre of Excellence Manager, you’ll lead the architecture, design, delivery, testing, and ongoing development of data solutions across the energy management function. You’ll work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements, translate business challenges into scalable data solutions, and ensure data is provided in an efficient, secure, and sustainable way. You’ll assess the current data landscape and develop a strategic migration roadmap that simplifies and modernises existing platforms. You’ll act as product owner for data architecture and solutions within GEM, oversee delivery through external development and support partners, manage a portfolio of projects, and represent GEM’s data strategy at senior leadership and enterprise-wide forums. Machine learning and data visualisation capabilities form an important part of the technology landscape you’ll shape and evolve.

What you’ll bring

You’ll bring extensive experience in data science, data architecture, data migration, and modern data engineering practices. You’ll have a strong understanding of how to design scalable solutions that turn complex business requirements into valuable, actionable insights.

You’ll also have experience with:

• Data warehousing, database design, and schema development
• Azure ML, Synapse, AWS, SQL, and Unix-based environments
• Data governance, master data management, and testing frameworks
• Machine learning, statistical analysis, and data visualisation techniques
• Leading and managing external delivery teams and third-party suppliers
• Agile and Scrum delivery methodologies
• Delivering strategic technology and data transformation programmes

Experience within energy trading or energy management environments would be advantageous.

You’ll be a degree-qualified leader who can influence stakeholders at all levels, manage complex portfolios, and communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

What’s in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you’ll enjoy a bonus opportunity, private healthcare, and a salary sacrifice pension scheme where we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action, our benefits are designed to help you do just that.

Benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday Purchase
• Share Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers
• Electric Vehicle Schemes
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
• Healthcare benefits including Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and Health Assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to financial wellbeing support
• Shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, plus employee travel insurance offers

Why ScottishPower

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen.

With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals within a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.

ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. If you need support, please contact [e-mail].

Due to the level of this position, successful candidates will be required to complete additional background checks and any offer is subject to