ANM Delivery Lead (m/w/d)

Job Description

At SP Energy Networks our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. Our team 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.

Role

This role is required to deliver, operate, and maintain ED2 and T2 projects. Improve the internal process, customer experience, operation, and the availability of the network.

Network Digitalisation, Advanced Energy Management Systems (AEMS) will be responsible for the specification, planning, development, operation, and maintenance of applications and systems that enhance the functionalities of SCADA control systems.

Some of these electrical applications are all applications who use the SCADA data like a source and aren’t part of current SCADA Telecontrol System (PowerOn), allowing the possibility to create new analysis or features to improve the internal process, customer experience, operation, and the availability of the network.

AEMS team plays a key role in the evolution of SPEN towards DSO and TSO.

Applications such as Active Network Management (ANM), Circuit Rating Management and REPOWER together with overarching Orchestration systems will be responsibility of AEM team within Network Digitalisation.

What you'll be doing

• Process definition - Define streamlined process to efficient and timely delivery of the projects.
• Process Documentation – Keep an updated documentation library including the description of the Delivery and OAM process for the different AEMS applications (i.e. ANM, GEMS, DR, CRMS). Define and keep updated process documentation for internal and external customers and contractors.
• Project Definition – Support the development of business cases that define the costs, benefits and delivery approach related to systems development or refresh.
• Project Delivery – Managing the project lifecycle to ensure successful completion, with effective stakeholder communication throughout.
• Supplier Engagement – Developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers and supervising the delivery of services from them to ensure on-time, on-budget performance.
• Escalation Support – to assist with the resolution of escalated operational problems and restoration of service.
• Support the production of the annual work program.
• Investigate failures and defects and recommend appropriate remedial actions and/or changes as required.
• Perform all duties in support of SP Energy Networks Operational Excellence goals & other business drivers.
• Supervise the production, development, and maintenance of ANM policy and process documentation reflecting best practise and operational experience.
• Provide expert opinion to evaluate and recommend new system solutions and technologies.
• Perform all duties with a strong emphasis on health, safety, quality and environmental matters.

What you'll bring

• Proven track record of delivery that balances technical and commercial judgement.
• Project Management experience of In-depth technical applications and architecture development.

Working knowledge of

• Project Management of multi-disciplined teams.
• Cyber security management and policies.
• AEMS (Advanced Energy Management Systems) and/or ADMS (Advanced Distribution Management System) technologies
• Network related data and associated communication systems.
• CDM Regulations and other relevant Health, Safety and Environmental Regulations.
• Purchasing policy & legal obligations.

Skills should include

• Experience ideally gained through operational, technical, and commercial engineering roles.
• Strategic vision
• Numerically articulate with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to devise solutions to complex problems & challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication & negotiation skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical & non-technical audiences, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to consult others within the business, resolve differences and present a common agreed perspective.
• Ability to effectively work with external vendors, customers, and other stakeholders.

Minimum Requirement

• Degree in electrical, electronic or telecommunication engineering OR relevant experience OR HND/HNC (or equivalent) supported by minimum of five years post-training experience in an engineering and/or Project management role within a utility business.
• Knowledge of Energy Networks health & safety requirements and compliance.
• Project management Experience.
• Numerate and able to deal with finances for the purposes of managing budgets or contracts with suppliers, including procurement and Frameworks.
• Must be a proven team player to work, promote and consolidate efficient team working relationships.
• Driving licence.

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
• Access to ‘nudge’ 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 [email protected].

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Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.