Senior IT Business Partner
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- Closing at: Aug 21 2024 at 23:55 BST
SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.
Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.
About the Role
Base Location: Glasgow, Perth, Reading and Havant
Salary: £63,000 - £94,400 + 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
Group Technology Services has a need for a Business Partner and Engagement Role to sit within the IT Platform Change and Transformation team to undertake the following:
- Proactively work with Business Relationship Manager within the GTS Service team to ensure clear and concise messages are delivered to the Business in respect of GTS priorities and any changes that are planned.
- Be accountable for the management of the GTS Front Door and Integrated Planning Process.
- Own and manage the GTS Portfolio Prioritisation Board to ensure correct prioritisation and phasing of work in line with SSE and Group IT Strategic priorities. This requires management of senior stakeholders that support the governance board.
- Formalise and manage all dependencies across the GTS Portfolio, specifically ensuring the management and progress of Business Unit dependencies.
- Lead a Business change and engagement Scrum of Scrums to derive and proactively manage a forward schedule of delivery in conjunction with the Portfolio and Change Delivery managers.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Sound understanding of IT Project development process and able to facilitate and gain agreement to improvements where required.
- Able to visualise and articulate proposed solutions to business problems provided by design team to business areas.
- Have experience of successfully leading IT portfolios in a large organisation.?
- Experience of all stages of the IT development lifecycle.
- Demonstrates a comprehensive breadth and depth of knowledge and experience of working in a complex project environment.?
About our Business
SSE IT underpins the technology needs of all the different businesses that make up the SSE group. From emerging technologies to data and analytics to cyber security - we power SSE's growth and enable it to generate value, while keeping it secure. As a trusted business partner that helps SSE lead in a low carbon world, we are proud of our service. Working for SSE IT is all about equipping SSE for now and the future.
What's in it for you?
We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
What happens now?
All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact David on / .
Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.
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