Project Manager

Project Manager

ScottishPower HQ, Glasgow

Salary starting from £47,880 per annum plus excellent benefits

Flexible Hybrid Working

Closing date: 23 April 2024

Help us create a better future, quicker  

At SP Energy Networks our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. Our team is building a dynamic network to meet the changing demands for electricity and increasingly, renewable electricity - safely, securely, and sustainably in the communities we serve.

Our industry is going through an unprecedented level of change as we journey towards Net Zero. SP Energy Networks are undertaking multiple projects simultaneously as we overhaul our network to enhance resilience and secure electricity supply to support our communities' economic growth. We know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we are seeking new talent to join our team.

The Project Manager is responsible for creating, leading and implementing Data & Analytics transformation projects that meet the requirements of the RIIO-ED2 & RIIO-T2 business plans.

They collaborate with the cross-discipline department (data science, data engineering, etc.), other business teams and externals to plan and execute the data and analytics strategy and ensuring successful project outcomes, efficient resource utilisation, and a data-centric mindset within the organisation.

What you'll be doing

Project Management:

• Lead the end-to-end management of identified data product projects, from initiation to delivery.

• Implement project controls across all aspects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

• Create, maintain, and monitor detailed project plans, including milestones and dependencies.

Risk and Issue Management:

• Proactively identify risks and issues related to data product development.

• Collaborate to develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans to address challenges promptly.

• Stakeholder Communication:

• Engage with key business stakeholders to understand their requirements and expectations.

• Influence decision-making by providing insights and recommendations.

• Foster strong relationships to ensure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

Progress Reporting:

• Provide regular updates on project status, achievements, and challenges.

• Prepare concise weekly progress reports for management and relevant teams.

• Highlight any deviations from the plan and propose corrective actions.

Continuous Improvement:

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the data product team.

• Identify process enhancements, best practices, and lessons learned.

• Implement changes to optimise project execution.

Inter-Project Coordination:

• Understand the potential interactions between proposed projects.

• Develop initiatives that minimise conflicts and enhance overall deliverability.

• Collaborate within the business to align priorities and resources.

Data-Driven Culture Advocacy:

• Champion the adoption of data-driven practices across SP Energy Networks and Encourage data literacy, analytics, and evidence-based decision-making.

• Promote the value of data products in achieving organisational goals.

What you'll bring

To be successful, you will have:

• Evidence of strong project management skills and experience of working with teams in a multi-disciplined environment.

• Experience of managing and implementing changes in a complex business environment.

• Understand customer needs.

• Technical understanding of IT and Data Product delivery to work with data scientists, data engineer and business stakeholders.

• Good understanding of project governance, risk, budgeting and controls.

• Ability to manage and prioritise workload effectively.

• High level of IT literacy including knowledge of MSProject, MS Officeand PowerBI.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong influencing and stakeholder management ability.

• Good understanding of benefit management and realisation.

• The capability to lead, coach and motivate a team; ensuring collaboration and high productivity.

• The ability to manage and resolve conflict.

What's in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it's the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family's wellbeing, save for your future, and take personal steps for climate action - our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world - today and tomorrow. That's why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave

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

• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme

• Payroll giving and charity matched funding

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

• Count us in - pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change

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

• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans

• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments

• Access to nudge' financial wellbeing support

• 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 leader 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 ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we're taking it very seriously. We're investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest 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. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds 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 support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.