Senior Manager, Program Manager in London

Senior Programme ManagerFarringdon, Glasgow or Edinburgh | Personal Service ContractFull-time | Permanent | Hybrid | Travel to SGN offices across Southern and South Eastern England plus Scotland will be required, with the frequency depending on the specific programme assignmentCompetitive pension scheme – Enhanced maternity/paternity pay – Life assurance – HolidayPlus – Cycle2work Scheme & moreReference: We have an important responsibility to keep the gas flowing to 5.9 million homes and businesses across the UK. The world is changing fast — expectations from customers, communities, regulators and our stakeholders are rising. We need to catch up and then stay ahead if we want to be the best Gas Distribution Network in the UK. We're already making great progress with a new CEO and Executive Team, a new COO function and we've moved from five to nine regions in our Southern network, creating closer communities for our people. We've opened a Business Services Centre, giving everyone easier access to the services they need, and we've brought in 550 new vans, with hundreds more on the way. Supporting our frontline firstCutting waste, not cornersWorking smarter, together We're now offering fantastic opportunities for colleagues to help us on this exciting journey. This role works closely with our operational leaders in designing, planning and delivering change effectively and sustainably, ensuring alignment with SGN's transformation objectives and realisation of business benefits. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. In this role, you will oversee the full change lifecycle — from business case development through initiation to implementation and benefits realisation – managing cross-functional teams, budgets, risks, and stakeholders to ensure timely and successful outcomes. Monitor programme performance, track milestones, identify and manage risks and issues, and ensure corrective actions are taken where necessary. Drive continuous improvement in programme/project delivery by sharing best practices, lessons learned, and contributing to the maturity of the PMO.Support change management and business readiness activities to ensure successful adoption of outcomes. Strong working knowledge of programme/project management methodologies (e.g. MSP, APM/PMBOK, Agile Programme Management) and tools (e.g., MS Project) backed up by relevant qualifications. Demonstrated ability to manage risks, budgets, dependencies, and change effectively. Although not essential, experience working in an operational setting within Utilities sector would be a bonus. Research shows some people – particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criterion. Keeping our customers safe and warm is what we do but beyond that, we want to make the world a better place, which is why we're passionate about helping in our communities, reducing our carbon footprint and driving innovation in our industry. SGN is a leader in pioneering research and development toward a net-zero energy system. Our cutting-edge technologies and innovative thinking are driving change in the gas industry. Company pension scheme – with company contributions between 6 -12% (depending on length of service and personal % contribution)Life AssuranceHolidayPlus - Buy up to 10 additional days holiday, available all year roundRetail & leisure discountsCycle2work schemeGym & mobile discountsVirtual GP - Our GP Helpline is a virtual GP service which offers unlimited access to GP at a time which suits youFostering a diverse and inclusive culture is something we are passionate about working towards at SGN. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status. About us | Benefits | Diversity and inclusionWhy SGN SGN manage the network that distributes natural and green gas to 5.9 million homes and businesses across Scotland Whoever your supplier is, our pipes deliver gas safely, reliably and efficiently It's your gas, in our network.