We’re looking for an experienced, highly skilled Commercial Manager to be accountable for the creation and maintenance of the commercial pipeline, which is the core to the entire commercial function to guide resource planning, prioritisation, and escalation. The Commercial Manager will act as commercial business partner to collate cross functional input into the pipeline, ensuring timely delivery of pipeline initiatives and escalate as required.
What will you be doing?
1. Responsible for the ongoing development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Commercial Pipeline, interlocked with the wider business planning process, to ensure the timely development of commercial strategies for the 250+ activities listed and a £5bn contract portfolio.
2. Responsible for the regular pipeline reporting to both internal and external stakeholders, including the weekly/monthly OpCo and Exco reports, quarterly reports to regulatory bodies and other ad hoc report to other business functions.
3. Act as commercial partners with key stakeholders, including senior executives, regulatory bodies, and external partners in relation to the Commercial Pipeline, to ensure alignment of key activities, priorities and raise awareness of any issues or risks as they arise.
4. Facilitate cross-functional teams to identify, plan and input critical business information onto the Commercial Pipeline which enables the business to make key decisions in a timely manner whilst ensuring value for money is evidenced in everything we do.
5. Responsible for the notification and escalation of critical business milestones and deadlines, such as contract expiration and board paper deadlines, to the relevant ExCo member to ensure timely decision making and promote optimal business outcomes.
6. Lead and facilitate all continuous improvement initiatives regarding the commercial pipeline process, artefacts and tools along with the Senior Commercial Manager and the wider DCC business functions.
What are we looking for?
1. Experience in commercial process and understand interferences across the business units, including procurement, contract management, strategic supply management and planning.
2. Strong collaboration skills to enable the collation of key information from multiple sources across different levels of seniority.
3. Ability to build a succinct story from multiple inputs that is easy to understand and allows key decisions to be made.
4. Track record of engaging with other functions to identify how we can drive more value for our customers.
5. Strong attention to details and proven ability to work in an open/auditable way fitting to a regulated environment.
6. Extensive written and verbal communication. Able to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
7. Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to influence stakeholders in a complex environment.
About the DCC:
At the DCC, we believe in making Britain more connected, so we can all lead smarter, greener lives. That desire to make a difference is what drives us every day and it wouldn’t be possible without our people. Each person at the DCC brings a special kind of power to the business, and if you join us, we’ll give you the means to unleash yours. Here, we depend on each other and hold each other accountable. You have the power to challenge and make change, to take the initiative and enjoy real responsibility. Whether it’s doing purposeful work, helping us grow or building the career you want – we’ll give you the support to do it all. Our secure network for smart meters is transforming Britain’s energy system and helping the country’s fight against climate change: we want you to be part of our journey.
Company benefits:
The DCC’s continued success depends on our people. It’s important to us that you enjoy coming to work, and feel healthy, happy and rewarded. In this role, you’ll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalized plan unique to your lifestyle.
If there are any questions you’d like to ask before applying, please contact Marc.Humphrey@peregrineresroucing.com or complete your application, so we can learn more about you. Your application will be carefully considered, and you’ll hear from us regarding its progress.
Join the DCC and discover the power of you.
What to do now:
Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. If you have any questions you’d like to ask before applying, please contact Marc.Humphrey@peregrineresroucing.com.
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