Senior IT/OT Operations Lead: Telecoms & Cyber Resilience

SSE plc; Glasgow; Hybride; GBP 68 000 - 102 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Car allowance

Performance bonus

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing support

Résumé du poste

SSE plc is seeking a Senior IT/OT Operations Manager (Telecoms & Connectivity) to lead IT and OT telecoms across Distribution assets in the UK. The role focuses on resilient, secure networks, long-term investment planning, and program delivery, reporting to the Head of Operational Technology & Telecommunications.

A rigorous vetting process is required. You will oversee internal and third‑party teams, manage budgets, and drive standards while collaborating with cyber security specialists to meet

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of telecoms systems and networks, including their design, operation and architecture, ideally within OT environments.
• Thorough understanding of engineering and cyber security risk assessment and mitigation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including producing clear, unambiguous technical documents.
• Proven management experience in OT, telecommunications or systems with successful service delivery.
• Experience building high-performing, multidisciplinary teams across diverse locations.

Responsabilités

• Support the development and implementation of the Distribution digital strategy as a member of the Operational Technology & Telecoms Leadership Team.
• Manage the internal and third-party Telecoms & Connectivity teams, including budgets, investment planning, team culture, performance, skills development and succession planning.
• Manage central and associated systems through to the network boundary, ensuring resilience, regulatory compliance and adherence to internal policies.
• Oversee system improvements and upgrades, ensuring effective project management and delivery capability; define network standards and verify requirements throughout new-build development and construction.
• Work with the Cyber Security Manager and business stakeholders to meet cyber security requirements, manage mitigations and security interfaces, and develop effective incident response and disaster recovery plans.

Connaissances

Telecoms systems

Network design

OT environments

Cyber security risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Description du poste

SSE plc is seeking a Senior IT/OT Operations Manager (Telecoms & Connectivity) to lead IT and OT telecoms across Distribution assets in the UK. The role focuses on resilient, secure networks, long-term investment planning, and program delivery, reporting to the Head of Operational Technology & Telecommunications.

A rigorous vetting process is required. You will oversee internal and third‑party teams, manage budgets, and drive standards while collaborating with cyber security specialists to meet