Senior Ot Operations Manager - Adms & Control Systems

Sse Enterprise; Perth; Híbrido; GBP 68.000 - 102.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Car allowance

Performance bonus

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity/paternity leave

Descripción de la vacante

SSE is recruiting a Senior OT Operations Manager (ADMS + Control Systems) to oversee OT control systems across Distribution assets. The role emphasizes resilience, security, and long‑term investment planning within a large, multi-site organization.

You will lead OT pillar teams, manage budgets, and drive improvements while aligning with cyber security and business stakeholders. A strong track record in industrial control systems is essential.

Formación

• Strong knowledge of OT systems and networks with ADMS/DMS/DERMS experience.
• Cyber-physical/IoT/OT/IACS risk understanding.
• Engineering and cyber security risk assessment experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven management of industrial control systems teams across locations.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement the Distribution digital strategy within OT leadership.
• Lead internal and third‑party ADMS+/Control Systems teams and OT Support, including budgets and succession planning.
• Manage central OT platforms and applications end-to-end for resilience and compliance.
• Oversee system upgrades and project delivery; define OT standards for new builds.
• Collaborate with Cyber Security to meet security requirements and incident response plans.

Conocimientos

OT systems knowledge

Cyber security

Project management

Leadership

ADMS/DMS/DERMS exp

Herramientas

ADMS/DMS/DERMS

Descripción del empleo

Senior OT Operations Manager - ADMS & Control Systems

• Job Number: 559791
• Closing at: Nov 5 2026 - 23:55 GMT

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations : Perth, Glasgow or Havant

Salary: £68,100 - £102,100 + car allowance + performance-related bonus and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

Candidates for this role will be required to obtain vetting to SC level through UK Government. The criteria normally includes 5 years UK residency, further information can be found here:

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Operational Technology & Telecommunications, the Senior IT/OT Operations Manager (ADMS+ & Control Systems) will be responsible for the ongoing management of Operational Technology (OT) control systems across Distribution assets.

The role will ensure the diverse range of OT assets are both resilient and secure and will therefore be required to identify and deploy best practice solutions through long term investment planning, project management activities, and ongoing system support. This role will also support the delivery of a number of diverse programmes and projects to facilitate significant change across TD&D.

You will

• 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.

You Have

• Strong knowledge of OT systems and networks, including their design, operation and architecture, ideally ADMS/DMS/DERMS experience.
• Sound theoretical and practical understanding of cyber-physical/IoT/OT/IACS systems.
• 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 industrial control systems, with successful service delivery and experience building high-performing, multidisciplinary teams across diverse locations

Candidates for this role will be required to obtain vetting to SC level through UK Government. The criteria normally includes 5 years UK residency, further information can be found here:

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

Our IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low carbon world. They provide expertise, advice and day-to-day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more.

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

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.

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