- Our client, a leading organisation in the utilities and energy sector, is seeking a highly skilled IT/OT Programme Manager to spearhead the end-to-end delivery of the Interconnectors IT/OT Scaling Programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to transform a proven pilot capability into a secure, resilient, and repeatable deployment across Interconnector sites!
Role Overview:
- As the IT/OT Programme Manager, the successful candidate will lead a multifaceted programme that integrates business outcomes with technical requirements. This role is crucial in ensuring operational safety, system availability, and regulatory compliance while delivering exceptional technology solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Programme Leadership: Oversee the programme from sanction to benefits realisation, establishing governance and maintaining disciplined control over scope, schedule, and costs.
- Pilot-to-Scale Delivery: Translate lessons from pilot programmes into production-ready requirements and manage site readiness and deployment strategies.
- Risk & Assurance Management: Embed operational safety and cyber security into planning, ensuring timely decisions and evidence for delivery.
- Data Integration & Business Adoption: Coordinate data prioritisation, ensuring clarity around ownership and quality controls for effective integration.
- Supplier & Financial Management: Collaborate with multiple suppliers, managing performance and financial reporting within approved parameters.
- Operational Readiness: Define the transition approach, ensuring all teams are trained and ready for a successful go-live.
Candidate Profile:
- Proven experience leading complex, multi-workstream technology programmes, especially within IT and OT environments.
- Strong background in utilities, energy networks, or critical infrastructure.
- Expertise in managing projects in live operational environments with strict safety constraints.
Highly Desirable Experience:
- Familiarity with interconnector operations, electricity transmission, or SCADA-adjacent integrations.
- Experience in managing supplier relationships and delivering across diverse operational landscapes.
Qualifications:
- Degree or equivalent in technology, engineering, or business.
- Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (6 months)
- Working Pattern: Full Time, Hybrid (UK/ Warwick), Remote
This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual looking to make a significant impact in the IT & Digital landscape within the utilities sector. If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for technology and a commitment to operational excellence, this position is for you!
Our client is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, or national origin.
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IT/OT Programme Manager in Warwick employer: Pontoon Solutions
Join a forward-thinking company that values data integrity and fosters a collaborative work culture in Edinburgh. With a focus on professional growth, employees are encouraged to enhance their problem-solving skills while contributing to impactful projects that improve supplier data quality. Enjoy the benefits of a hybrid work model, competitive pay, and a commitment to inclusivity, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful difference in their careers.
