Programme Lead - Glasgow, United Kingdom - SP DISTRIBUTION PLC

SP DISTRIBUTION PLC
SP DISTRIBUTION PLC
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Glasgow, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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_Smart Implementation Manager_

_Glasgow-St Vincent Crescent_

_From £56,000_

_Permanent, open to talk flexible working_

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_Help us create a better future, quicker_


Responsible for leading and developing a dedicated programme management team ensuring the planning and design of the distribution network ensuring system stewardship network security and integrity at all times.

Undertaking system analysis to determine load/generation connections, network alterations, reinforcement requirements and to derive solutions in line with Asset Management policies and customer requirements, to enable the connection of Low Carbon Technologies.


Developing & implementing optimised solutions and innovative strategies to enable the completion of robust & coordinated projects within SPD whilst driving optimised value from the regulatory contract facilitating any process, organisational or technological change.


_What you'll be doing_

  • To lead the team in the development of the project delivery ensuring the project vision is maintained in line with financial, regulatory and business plan objectives.
  • Maximise return on investment through multiple incentive mechanisms and ensure project business case objectives & benefits are delivered effectively from the team.
  • Lead the team in the preparation of technical specifications / scopes of work, negotiation of contracts and postaward contract management for any services or technology employed by the project team.
  • Lead a project team to capture business requirements and drive the development, proof of concept, testing and adoption to business as usual for a successful implementation of projects.
  • Ensure effective project governance is inplace and maintained through all project activities allowing the wider business and leadership teams to input.
  • Develop the project team and businesses understanding of operational and network data, particularly collected through innovative solutions and utilise for the betterment of business processes, both financially and otherwise.
  • Utilise network data to develop the project strategy, project plan and the future vision of the network whilst including all relevant stakeholders considering what a DSO may look like.
  • Analyse business performance to ensure ongoing improvement of KPIs, delivery of project outputs, and utilisation of equipment to maximise effectiveness across SPD licence to required quality & timescales whilst identifying opportunities for future improvement.
  • To lead and drive continual performance improvement through analysis of project outputs, KPIs and feedback from internal and external sources.
  • To effectively manage strategic and specialist delivery partners to ensure annual and overall ED2 targets are met in terms of quality, volumes and financial spend.
  • To balance efficient project delivery with excellent customer service to ensure works are completed within agreed unit rates and SPEN customer service targets.
  • Integrate asset stewardship and ownership values through sound engineering principles and coordinated planning and delivery activities to improve integrity, safety and longevity of the electrical network whilst ensuring engineering design & standards are compliant
  • Develop and promote an exemplary safety culture and ensures that all safety legislation is implemented and delivered through all activities and incorporated into project designs.
  • Compliance with IBE/SPEN processes and procedures in line with business codes of practice.
  • Deliver robust project plans to facilitate project deliverables in line with district and licence plans.
  • Using Performance Management, effectively manage a team maximising productivity, performance, quality and effectiveness.
  • To lead and manage teams to ensure each individual's potential is fully developed and inspire a culture that ensures the delivery of business outputs.
  • Lead and manage the development and assessment of assigned trainees, graduates, apprentices or "yearinindustry" within the team.
  • Through active customer and stakeholder engagement, support delivery of robust communication activities to facilitate the delivery of project plans and deliverables affecting local communities, customers and stakeholders.
  • Lead and cultivate team input into wider business forums and steering groups establishing policies, processes and strategy relevant to the project's goals & objectives.

_What you'll bring_

  • Excellent customer service experience and detailed knowledge of customer experience systems.
  • Engineering/Professional qualification or equivalent experience.
  • Proven experience in a project/programme management role.
  • Relevant network construction and operational experience, including knowledge of relevant safety legislation.
  • Contract and contractor management experience.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Proven experience leading in a 'big data' analytical team.
  • Good leadership and motivation skills.
  • Experienced
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