Innovation Development Project Manager
About the Role
Base Location: Flexible Scotland | 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 Scotland (Perth, Aberdeen or Inverness).
Salary: £47,600 - £71,600 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
To develop innovation ideas, both technical and non-technical, from initial identified opportunities through to the start of the Delivery stage, at which point this will be passed to a Delivery Project Manager. This will include: completing a review of the topic internally and externally to help define the project scope; ensuring the initial business case is suitably developed in conjunction with the Innovation Analyst; identifying and gaining approval for funding from the most suitable source; ensuring the project is appropriately ranked alongside the existing innovation pipeline; identifying suitable roles including the sponsor, Delivery Project Manager and Subject Matter Expert, and gaining approval for the project to move to the delivery stage.
The Project Manager should lead their teams in alignment with the SSE Safety Culture and leadership values, as well as adhering to our project governance frameworks.- Investigating and developing a methodology for 'horizon scanning' new ideas and technology based on business strategy.
- Researching and developing white papers for specific new technologies, processes or methods that will deliver innovation benefits in the medium and long term.
- Coordinating innovation with IT and Data team at SSEN-Transmission.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Reasonable industry knowledge of how the electricity networks are owned, operated and paid for.
- Excellent project management skills; able to effectively plan own and others' time.
- Outstanding facilitation skills; ensures people reach agreement and develop effective work practices.
- Takes ownership of problems and requests and maintains quality of work even in a pressurised environment.
- Desirable engineering knowledge to degree level or equivalent experience.
About our Business
At SSEN Transmission, we take immense pride in owning and operating the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve.But that's not all - we're committed to upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future. By developing, building and maintaining a network for net zero, we're creating secure power for generations to come.
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 Stephanie on 01738 342963.
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.