Programme Manager

Together we're building a greener tomorrow

Connecting every home and business to a single, secure smart meter network is a huge undertaking. So you can imagine the scale – and variety – and opportunities for the people who'll help us do it.

The role

Programme Manager / Hybrid Location: Manchester or London

Closing date: 17th September 12:30pm (may close early if a high volume of CV's are received)

Lead the delivery of complex, business-critical programmes that support the evolution of Great Britain’s smart metering ecosystem. This is an exciting opportunity to join Smart DCC’s Change & Delivery Office, where you will manage high-profile programmes, influence senior stakeholders, and help shape the future of the UK’s smart energy network. Working within a collaborative programme environment, you will be responsible for driving successful outcomes while managing risks, dependencies, governance and delivery across a complex stakeholder landscape.

About the DCC

We’re powering Britain’s smarter, greener future. Today. Tomorrow. Together.

Today, we’re deeply invested in building a resilient, sustainable smart energy network that drives transformation. Our success is driven by curiosity, ambition, and tenacity.

Tomorrow, we see vast opportunities for growth and development, contributing to decarbonisation and the Net Zero mission. We’ll continually develop Smart DCC to fulfil our obligations to consumers and achieve even more with our customers, partners, and each other. Join us and development opportunities range from talent programmes, academies and always-on learning to exposure to senior stakeholders and industry experts, contributing to complex projects and receiving constant support to drive your own development.

Together, we embrace change, unite in our shared passions and support each other. Working as one team and across our industry, we rise to the challenge to shape Smart DCC, and the future.

A career at Smart DCC means being part of something bigger, a dynamic organisation that’s not just helping transform energy but also shaping the future. We offer a unique, fulfilling environment where you can thrive today, develop for tomorrow, and achieve together.

How you will contribute to transforming the smart energy network and shaping the future

• Lead the mobilisation, planning and successful delivery of complex programmes aligned to strategic business objectives.




• Manage programme governance, finances, risks, issues, dependencies and delivery reporting across multiple workstreams.




• Build and maintain effective relationships with senior stakeholders, suppliers, regulatory bodies, and industry participants.




• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and provide leadership across programme delivery activities within a matrix-managed environment.




• Ensure programmes remain focused on delivering measurable benefits while driving continuous improvement and delivery excellence.

What you need to bring:

• Demonstrable experience operating at Programme Manager level, delivering complex programmes rather than solely project-level initiatives.




• Strong programme governance, planning, dependency management, risk management and benefits realisation experience.




• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and engage senior leaders, suppliers and cross-functional teams.




• Proven experience working within complex delivery environments, ideally involving technology change, infrastructure programmes, regulated sectors or critical national infrastructure.




• Relevant programme management credentials such as MSP, PRINCE2, Agile or equivalent practical experience, alongside strong strategic thinking and leadership capability.

Benefits:

While our mission is ambitious, we also prioritise balance, offering flexibility and support to help you thrive both personally and professionally. At DCC we reward fairly and recognise fully because our continued success depends on our people.

We also offer a competitive 8 days per month hybrid work policy for most roles as well as competitive salaries with regular benchmarking, bonuses tied to personal and company performance. Our core benefits include pension, generous leave allowance, private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to your needs.

As a Disability Confident member, DCC is committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, need a copy of this job advert in an alternative format, or have any other questions you’d like to ask before applying, please contact Stephanie.Owen@peregrineresourcing.co.uk.

Join Smart DCC, a dynamic organisation where every day brings a chance to make a difference.

We believe in our purpose. Together, we work as one team, always looking for ways to improve and support DCC’s role in a low-carbon future.

Act with integrity

We treat everyone with kindness, consideration and respect. We keep our promises to our customers. And if something doesn’t feel right, we speak up.

Be accountable

You can depend on our word. We’re clear about our roles and we take the initiative, while respecting the processes we have in place.

Personal Development

Our training and development opportunities help you be your best self – from regular 1-2-1s all the way up to professional qualifications.

Group income protection

Provides a continuous income if you're unable to work due to illness or injury for more than 26 weeks.

Pension Plans

Our Capita Choice partners will match the salary contributions you make to your pension up to 5%, depending on your plan and time with us.

Flexible Holidays

Need more time off? Increase your standard 25 days of leave by buying extra to rest, spend time with family or satisfy your wanderlust.

Cycle to Work Scheme

We’re big on keeping things green. If you want to cycle to work, we'll loan you the gear through salary sacrifice to make it tax-efficient.

As we all transition to a new normal, we can help you find the hybrid working pattern that suits you and your team best.

Location

Location:London

Job type

Job type:PERMANENT