Manager Reporting & Analytics

Job Description

At Scottish Power we know that our people are our strongest asset, so we're always looking for individuals whose energy, intelligence and passion can help us reach our goals.

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.

SP Energy Networks (SPEN) will be delivering over £10 bn of investment in the GB electricity grid over the next 5 years. A major part of this is delivery of the EGL1 HVDC link in Joint Venture with National Grid.

The EGL1 Reporting & Analytics Manager will be part of the PMO team within EGL1, formed of SPT, NGET and external staff reporting to the PMO Lead. The Reporting & Analytics Manager will be required to engage with Delivery, Engineering, SHES, Finance and Commercial workstreams, along with interfacing into directorates within SPEN and NGET to ascertain and meet the overall reporting requirements.

What you'll be doing

• Lead Performance & Reporting Management (PRM) activities at project level, ensuring reporting meets the project requirements across all project lifecycle phases.
• Accountable for reporting, analysing, and interpreting performance against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across the project to feed back to both TO's.
• Owns the PRM process and the monthly project reporting cadence, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of reports.
• Accountable for the continuous maintenance and development of the EGL1 integrated data model and CDE that feeds into reporting dashboards.
• Prepares and delivers project-wide reports to stakeholders within SPT & National Grid.
• Plans and prioritises reporting activities, ensuring monthly reporting deadlines are met while maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy, and motivates team members to adapt to changing priorities.
• Implements standardised KPIs and metrics in reporting templates and digital dashboards, driving consistency in updates and communications across the project.
• Owns the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of EGL1 Project PowerBi dashboards, enhancing data visibility and usability.
• Contributes to regulatory reporting requirements, including providing inputs to the annual Ofgem reporting process and supporting other regulatory submissions as required.
• Introduces innovative and efficient reporting practices, creating a culture of data analysis and visualisation over manual report creation.
• Defines KPIs and reporting requirements for Contractors, ensuring alignment with EGL1 standards.

What you'll bring

• Significant experience (5+ years) in large-scale, complex infrastructure or energy EPC projects, with UK transmission/distribution upgrade project experience advantageous but not essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality reports, dashboards, and presentations tailored for senior stakeholders and the executive.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, challenge, and drive decision-making at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate conflicting requirements and provide actionable solutions.
• Familiarity with FIDIC contracts, particularly in the context of project controls, reporting requirements and governance.
• Expertise in reporting and data analysis, with proficiency across a variety of applications and platforms (e.g. PowerBi, MS Office).
• Ability to review and scrutinise integrated data models to feed into SPT & National Grid reporting dashboards.
• Resilient and tenacious, with the determination to achieve outcomes and overcome challenges in high-pressure environments.

As a minimum, you will demonstrate

• Experience in project/contract management within FIDIC EPC type contracts ideally with a background in capital projects.
• Formal qualification in project management (e.g., AMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) or significant, demonstrable experience in project management disciplines.
• Advanced proficiency in IT systems, including Microsoft Office Suite and Power BI, with a strong understanding of integrating complex data models from various digital tools (e.g., P6 Primavera, BIM ACC, FastDraft etc)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present and negotiate with clarity and confidence.
• Demonstrated experience in decision-making and problem-solving, with the ability to analyse complex scenarios and propose actionable solutions.

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 Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
• Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to Savesmart 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 2045. And we're taking it very seriously. We're investing >£10 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].

Mobility

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.