Project Manager
- 549570
- Closing at: Jul 10 2024 at 23:55 BST
About the Role
Base Location: Perth
Salary: £49,559 - £56,757 + car /car allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The Real-Time Systems Delivery (RTSD) Team is responsible for the project delivery, design, installation, testing and commissioning of Industrial Control Systems, Operational Communications and SCADA field systems that SSEN use to operate our primary and secondary assets across multiple locations across the Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution (SHEPD) licensed area.
As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing and delivering a range of Technical Services and Operational Technology projects. You will lead project teams, develop project plans, and ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards of quality throughout the ED2 price control period.
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Provide leadership and guidance to project teams to enable successful delivery of strategic needs projects to ensure operational efficiency.
- Liaise with senior stakeholders to establish project obligations.
- Ensure projects are successfully delivered whilst meeting the highest standards of quality and safety.
- Monitor, control and communicate project progress as agreed with senior stakeholders.
- Manage project budgets, track costs and control financial risks and manage stakeholder relationships, including suppliers and contractors.
- Manage project documentation to ensure consistency and accuracy of reporting.
- Identify and manage project risks, implementing mitigation strategies.
- Attend site meetings as required.
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Proven track record of successful project management, preferably with qualifications such as APM, PMQ or equivalent.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate project delivery teams.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Familiarity with the UK electrical utilities sector and its regulatory environment.
- Flexibility to travel to sites across Scotland.
We would love to hear from you if you are an experienced Project Manager looking for a challenging and rewarding role in a dynamic team, leading exciting projects, and significantly contributing to SHEPD's Purpose and Vision.
SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net-zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You'll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net-zero, so team work will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger – an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.
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 / .
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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