Senior OT/IT Operations Manager – ADMS+, Control Systems

SSE plc; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Performance-related bonus

Benefits package to support finances,–

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking a Senior IT/OT Operations Manager to oversee OT control systems across Distribution assets, reporting to the Head of OT & Telecommunications. The role focuses on resilience, security and long-term investment planning, delivering change across TD&D and coordinating with Cyber Security and business stakeholders.

The successful candidate will manage OT platforms and teams, drive budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance while delivering key OT projects and standards across

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of OT systems and networks, including ADMS/DMS/DERMS experience.
• Understanding of cyber-physical/IoT/OT/IACS systems.
• Engineering and cyber security risk assessment and mitigation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven management experience in industrial control systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of the Distribution digital strategy as a member of the OT & Telecoms Leadership Team.
• Manage internal and third-party ADMS+ & Control Systems pillar teams, and the OT Technical Support team, including budgets and skills development.
• Manage central OT platform and applications to ensure resilience, compliance and policy adherence.
• Oversee system improvements and upgrades with project delivery capability and OT standards.
• Work with Cyber Security Manager to meet cyber security requirements and incident response planning.

Skills

OT systems & networks

Cyber security

Engineering risk assessment

Communication skills

Industrial control systems management

Job description

SSE plc is seeking a Senior IT/OT Operations Manager to oversee OT control systems across Distribution assets, reporting to the Head of OT & Telecommunications. The role focuses on resilience, security and long-term investment planning, delivering change across TD&D and coordinating with Cyber Security and business stakeholders.

The successful candidate will manage OT platforms and teams, drive budgets, and ensure regulatory compliance while delivering key OT projects and standards across