Head of Transformation Management Office

Job description

Base Location: Flexible UK | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however, need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSEN offices or depots around the UK.

Salary: £63,000 - £94,400 + car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing, and family.

Working Pattern: 18 months Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available

Distribution has an ambitious and balanced plan to power communities to net zero, and to support the delivery of this we are looking to recruit an equally ambitious Head of Transformation Management Office (TMO) to drive and mature our Transformation Management Office, working with the business to optimise, deliver and embed the full scope of our transformation portfolio.

The role will work with the TMO team, the relevant business and project teams to ensure integrated and successful delivery of business change activities across all disciplines.

About the role

Distribution's Business TMO provides governance and support across the business's transformation efforts. The TMO will be responsible for ensuring a robust and rigorous Transformation Portfolio delivery processes (governance, reporting, cost management, benefits management, risk management, strategic alignment, portfolio prioritisation & optimisation, portfolio analysis, scenario planning and MI development)for the safe and effective delivery of transformation.

The Head of TMO role will centrally manage and drive the necessary governance, controls, and rigor, ensuring benefit realisation and risk mitigation against prioritised transformation change delivery, spanning across the prioritised Transformation Portfolio whilst delivering portfolio management activities, to ensure the changes are successfully embedded.

You will provide thought leadership and challenge in current operating methodologies to ensure we have a holistic focused portfolio view to build a coherent and integrated view of all programme activities, interdependencies and challenges.

You will work across teams and engage with the right stakeholders to gain the level of input and expertise required to progress our change goals with the resilience and determination needed to deliver, as well as in the face of uncertainty and ambiguity. Strategic thinking and the ability to see the bigger picture and align team activity to medium and long-term business / change goals.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

• Portfolio, programme, and project management (P&PM): Excellent understanding and prior experiences with internal P&PM activities, methodology, and leading practices for complex change initiatives
• Business context:Excellent understanding of SSEN strategic business drivers and implications for portfolio delivery
• Leadership:Ability to manage a team and build productive and collaborative relationships with team members, providing strategic direction and developing team capability
• Stakeholder engagement: Ability to work seamlessly with Responsible Directors and Programme Leads via relevant governance forums to ensure effective portfolio delivery

About our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net-zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You'll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net-zero, so team work will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger - an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

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.

What happens now?

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 [email protected] / 01738 342529.

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.

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