Senior OT Operations Leader – ADMS & Control Systems

Sse Enterprise; Havant; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Performance-related bonus

Flexible First options

Job summary

SSE is recruiting a Senior OT Operations Manager (ADMS & Control Systems) to lead OT control systems across Distribution assets, ensuring resilience, security and compliant operations. Reporting to the Head of Operational Technology & Telecoms, you will manage pillar teams, budgets and project delivery, oversee the central OT platform, and drive long‑term investment and strategy.

This role requires SC vetting and 5 years UK residency; base location includes Havant, with 50% travel to Perth or

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of OT systems and networks, ideally ADMS/DMS/DERMS experience.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and budgets.
• Understanding of cyber-physical/IoT/OT/IACS systems.

Responsibilities

• 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 ADMS+ & Control Systems pillar teams, and the OT Technical Support team, including budgets, investment planning, team culture, performance, skills development and succession planning.
• Manage central OT platform and applications 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 OT 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.

Skills

OT control systems

ADMS/DMS/DERMS experience

Cyber security liaison

Leadership of multidisciplinary teams

Job description

SSE is recruiting a Senior OT Operations Manager (ADMS & Control Systems) to lead OT control systems across Distribution assets, ensuring resilience, security and compliant operations. Reporting to the Head of Operational Technology & Telecoms, you will manage pillar teams, budgets and project delivery, oversee the central OT platform, and drive long‑term investment and strategy.

This role requires SC vetting and 5 years UK residency; base location includes Havant, with 50% travel to Perth or