Senior Project Manager - Real Time Systems

SP POWER SYSTEMS LTD; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

36 days annual leave

Pension scheme with 10% company match

Equity Plans

Cycle to Work

Job summary

SP Energy Networks is recruiting a Senior Project Manager to lead Real Time Control and ADMS projects from Edinburgh/Glasgow. You will coordinate cross‑functional teams, manage charters, roadmaps and budgets up to £5m, and deliver critical energy management systems in a regulated environment.

You will work within the Strategy & Development team, mentoring others, preparing PMO reports, and negotiating contracts with third‑party suppliers. PRINCE2/APM/SCRUM Master qualifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• Real-Time Control Systems experience in ICT environments.
• Experience with ADMS/Real-Time applications.
• Budget management for multi-million-pound projects up to £5m.
• Stakeholder and contract management in complex programmes.
• Strong communication and English language skills.
• HND or degree with project/programme qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of technical projects from inception through to deployment.
• Create project charters, roadmaps, and manage project plans with technical specialists.
• Guide and motivate internal and external teams; maintain stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee budgets up to £5m using project systems and generate PMO reports.
• Prepare investment dossiers and participate in procurement exercises.
• Develop and negotiate project contracts with third-party suppliers.
• Develop contingency plans and manage change control; ensure quality strategies.
• Coordinate installation of hardware, software, and subsystems.
• Run retrospectives to capture lessons and drive improvements.
• Potentially deputise for AEMS Manager and help steer departmental strategy.

Skills

Real-Time Control Systems

ADMS Systems

ICT project management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

HND or Degree level qualification

PRINCE2 / APM / SCRUM Master or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

MS Project

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Real Time Systems

Location: Edinburgh Park, Edinburgh / Glasgow (Scottish Power HQ)

Salary: £59,200 to £88,800 + up to 15% bonus + Private Medical Insurance

Help us create a better future, quicker. Join SP Energy Networks as a Senior Technical Project Manager and play a vital role in delivering cutting‑edge Real Time Control Systems and Advanced Energy Management Systems. You'll provide project management expertise, programme coordination, and technical direction for our Strategy & Development team, working on the delivery of Core Services Layer and REPOWER Centralised systems. This position offers the opportunity to shape innovative R&D projects under regulatory frameworks including SIF, NIA, and Innovation Rollout Mechanism, directly enabling Scotland's goal to reach Net Zero by 2044.

What you'll be doing

• Take ownership of technical projects from inception through to operational deployment, working within the Advanced Energy Management System Department.


• The role includes creating project charters, preparing technical roadmaps, and managing project plans in coordination with technical specialists.


• Guide and motivate both internal and external project teams, ensuring all stakeholders remain engaged throughout the project lifecycle.


• Financial management will be a key accountability, with oversight of budgets up to £5m using project business systems.


• Prepare essential reporting for PMO and financial reviews, assist in generating investment dossiers, and participate in procurement exercises.


• Work with third‑party companies, help develop and negotiate project contracts while maintaining rigorous budgetary control.


• Develop contingency plans, manage change control processes, and ensure technical and quality strategies align with project requirements.


• Coordinate the installation of hardware, software, communication systems, and substation equipment.


• Run retrospectives to capture lessons learned, driving continuous improvement across all projects.


• May deputise for the AEMS Manager and help develop and implement departmental strategy.

What you’ll bring

• Practical experience with Real‑Time Control Systems and ADMS Systems, combined with project management expertise in ICT environments.


• A qualification such as PRINCE2, APM, SCRUM Master or equivalent demonstrates professional capability.


• Track record includes managing complex ICT projects with budgets up to £5m and guiding teams of up to 10 people.


• Technical knowledge spans ICT systems delivery, including software and platform engineering, and System Architecture covering Servers, Firewalls, and Routers.


• Hold an HND or Degree level qualification and possess recognised Project/Programme qualifications.


• Experience with financial management systems such as SAP enabling handling of POs, Invoices, Accruals, and Payments effectively.


• Strong communication abilities with clear written and oral skills in English.


• Proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) enables daily work.


• Proactive and conscientious risk management approach, remaining highly motivated and positive under pressure.


• Ability to manage stakeholders effectively, ensuring buy‑in across diverse groups.


• Experienced in guiding teams through technology‑focused projects with complex interfaces and multiple stakeholders.


• A full and valid UK driving licence is required.

Eligibility / Compliance

Mobility: Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

What's in it for you

With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

• 36 days annual leave


• Holiday Purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave


• Equity Plans


• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding


• Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases


• Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving


• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans


• Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments


• Life Assurance (4x salary)


• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing assistance


• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world presence in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make‑up the transmission network - connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It's a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland's goal to be Net Zero by 2044. And we're taking it very seriously. We're investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly enabling the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a focus on investing in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation. Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. These values, along with our core principles, bring us into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all types of people to build a large‑scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you'll fit right in. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy‑related accommodations. If you need assistance, please reach out to [e-mail].

Important

Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below September-28-2026