Job requisition id R-10943
Future Networks Manager
SPHQ, Glasgow or Prenton.
Salary starting from £72,000 (D.O.E) per annum plus up to 30% annual bonus, car allowance & family healthcare.
Flexible & Hybrid Working
Closing Date: 30 October 2024
SP Energy Networks (SPEN) are working to achieve network targets set by the Scottish and UK Government as part of our journey to Net Zero. Our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. SPEN 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.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to be at the forefront of innovation! You will be paving the way to NetZero by leading SPEN’s Innovation Team, within the Process and Technology organisation, to create and implement an innovation strategy that develops and delivers engineering solutions for transmission and distribution networks for the ever-evolving energy landscape.
As a vital part of SPEN, you will be exposed to a wide range of new and emerging responsibilities, and at a pivotal time as ScottishPower leads the fight against climate change and strives to deliver our ambitious growth and investment plans. You can expect to be working with and learning from a broad range of stakeholders from across SPEN, the Iberdrola Group and relevant external bodies.
We know that our people are our strongest asset, at the heart of all business visions and activities are the people whose individual efforts and performance make it happen. We encourage our people to be proud of where they work, to share their ideas and to own their careers. We promote a safe working environment and push people to shape and progress their careers so that we grow our talent within the company.
What you’ll be doing
The Future Networks Manager will have a team of 15-20 direct reports and will be accountable for the delivery of a portfolio of innovation projects (circa £10-15m per annum) as well as owning internal business relationships with others involved in innovation projects and programs.
The postholder will engage with various external stakeholders such as regulatory and government bodies, interest groups, suppliers and solutions providers, academic institutions, and customers/customer representatives. They will represent SPEN and our business plans so it is key that they influence and lead with credibility.
Team leadership will be a critical focus for the Future Networks Manager, as the team grows to deliver our T3/ED3 business plans which are expected to deliver a significant increase projects & programs across SPEN. Innovation will be vital to delivering our regulatory contract and the strategic aims of the organisation – and building a team to lead this area will be critical to our success as an organisation over the next decade & beyond. As a manager, the postholder will ensure that learnings and outcomes of centrally managed innovation projects are fully implemented in the respective business areas; in order to fully realise the benefits of our innovation activity.
This position is accountable for:
1. The development and management of a portfolio of innovation projects, including the NIA and SIF project portfolios. This involves liaising with the Distribution and Transmission Network Planning teams to ensure projects maximise value to SPEN whilst meeting regulatory funding criteria.
2. Identifying, developing and leading stakeholder relationships.
3. Representing SPEN on technical working groups and committees to influence the development of national and international policies and standards for the benefit of SPEN, and ensuring alignment with internal business strategy.
4. Influencing industry change and future industry technical strategy at industry forums and expert groups, and independently formulate responses to Ofgem and industry consultation documents and technical papers.
5. Ensuring that all significant learning outcomes from innovation stimulus funded projects undertaken by other TOs/DNOs is disseminated across SPEN.
6. Develop a knowledge management and transfer process to implement this information dissemination between external resource and internal teams.
7. Ensuring that all appropriate learning available on new technology and development of projects is shared / utilised across SPEN at all levels.
8. Leading and managing the Innovation team to develop and deliver the various projects described above, including other staff on an indirect basis to ensure sufficient resource is available for the various initiatives.
9. Leading initiatives to support and foster an innovative culture for networks business and beyond, with a specific focus on building a strong, positive relationship between our central innovation team and our operational license teams.
What you’ll bring
We are looking for an individual who is a strong people leader with the ability to collaborate and build strong relationship with internal and external stakeholders with an ability to influence and represent a business at external forums at a senior level.
They will have a broad range of technical and business skills, supported by experience in energy-related commercial/technical roles and/or experience in business strategy development and policy/regulation and knowledge of the regulatory framework applicable to electricity networks.
Additionally, they will have a creative and proven approach to design and problem solving, highly developed influencing and negotiation skills with a record of tangible changes delivered, excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to prioritise workloads and deliver to agreed timescales and quality standards.
To be successful, as a minimum you will:
1. Have a degree level qualification – engineering/business or related field.
2. Have demonstrable ability to apply innovative solutions and a creative approach to design and problem solving.
3. Be experienced in managing and leading innovative projects which will evolve as they are delivered.
4. Have experience of managing and influencing a variety of stakeholders.
5. Have working knowledge of industry health & safety requirements and compliance.
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
* Life Assurance (4x salary)
* Access to Smartsave 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 .
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