Technology Manager - Enterprise Systems & Change
| Posting date: | 10 October 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £63,000 to £94,400 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Bonus & Car Allowance |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 November 2024 |
| Location: | Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB16 5NY |
| Company: | SSE |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 550200_1728551630 |
Summary
SSE Thermal is on a mission to deliver the flexible energy needed today while powering the transition to net zero. Our 600+ employees play a crucial role in keeping the lights on across the UK and Ireland and we're rising to the low-carbon challenge with our teams at the cutting-edge of vital technologies. We're developing ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects and progressing plans for what could be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, as well as a major hydrogen storage facility and exploring other exciting options as we decarbonise. We've already achieved a lot - but we're just getting started. As part of SSE, which could invest more than £40bn across the next decade, we're at the forefront of the energy transition - so come join us as we continue to grow and power change.
About the RoleBase Location: Glasgow, Perth and Aberdeen
Salary: £63,000 - £94,400 + car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
This role will lead SSE Thermals IT Enterprise Systems and manage business change to maximise value throughout their full lifecycle. Collaborating with two other colleagues, this role will be part of the Thermal IT leadership team, responsible for supporting and developing team members across our agile value streams. This is achieved through assuming responsibility as the Chapter Lead for Thermal ITs 'Product Strategy & Optimisation chapter. This newly formed chapter emphasises product lifecycle management, consolidation, enhances product performance, and delivers business change by aligning with and optimising business processes.
As Enterprise Systems & Change Technology Manager, your responsibilities will include:
- Collaborate with Product Owners across SSE Thermal to ensure value streams are adequately resourced, innovative, and free from blockers or impediments, fostering a supportive and inclusive working environment.
- Lead and mentor a diverse chapter of Product Analysts, Delivery Leads, Scrum Masters, Digital Technology Support Office (DTSO), and Change & Communications teams, encouraging continuous learning and professional growth.
- Ensure product roadmaps are maintained and aligned with IT and business strategies, driving measurable value for SSE Thermal.
- Drive impactful business change by promoting the adoption of our products, ensuring value delivery and alignment with evolving business needs.
- Collaborate with leadership colleagues to cultivate a positive, inclusive culture that prioritises collaboration, empowerment, and the consistent delivery of value.
What do I need?We encourage you to apply if you have some or all the following experience and skills:
- Extensive experience in managing enterprise-scale systems, with a preference for experience in platforms such as Maximo, PI, and Oracle Fusion
- Demonstrated success in delivering business change through IT system adoption and alignment with business processes.
- Knowledge of Energy Asset Management systems, covering areas such as Engineering, Asset Lifecycle Management, Safe Operations, Subsurface Analysis, Optimisation, and Trading.
- Experience in supporting and developing colleagues in an agile, collaborative, and empowering environment. Familiarity with ITIL and Scrum frameworks is beneficial.
- Creative thinking and a proactive approach to identifying innovative solutions to technology and departmental challenges.
About our BusinessSSE 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.
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 01738 275846.
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.