Central Programmes Manager
Core
Lead a multi-disciplinary team responsible for programme governance, compliance, assurance, quality, environmental performance, and strategic contract management to ensure the safe, efficient, and sustainable delivery of the electricity network.
Role type
Senior IC programme manager (utilities/infrastructure)
Builds
Transmission and distribution network infrastructure supporting net zero and renewable energy growth
Domain
Utilities / Energy / Electricity Network Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
programme governance, compliance and regulatory management, strategic contract management, team leadership and development, risk management, financial control, asset stewardship, stakeholder engagement, data analysis
Preferred skills
engineering judgement, digitalisation and automation expertise, sustainability strategy, succession planning
Technologies
business systems, reporting tools, data analysis tools
Responsibilities
Provide strategic oversight of programme delivery ensuring strong governance and resource optimisation; Lead and develop teams for Quality, Environmental Management, Compliance, Testing, Contract Management, and Maintenance; Drive compliance and asset stewardship programmes to enhance network reliability; Lead the development and governance of strategic contracts and supplier partnerships; Champion quality, sustainability, and environmental excellence; Establish effective governance, assurance, and risk management frameworks; Identify opportunities to leverage digitalisation and data-driven insights; Promote a positive safety culture; Drive asset stewardship and long-term network planning; Lead the delivery of the SPM Environment, Sustainability and Quality Audit programmes; Develop organisational capability through workforce and succession planning.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership scope
