Overview
In this role you will lead SSE's core platforms, shaping a multi-year architecture and modernization roadmap. You will ensure secure, scalable and cost-effective platform estates that support growth, regulatory change, and AI-enabled customer propositions. You will build and guide cross-functional teams, govern risk and drive major transformations in partnership with ECS and SSE priorities. This is an influential, strategic position at the intersection of technology, risk management and business value.
Pay / Benefits
- private healthcare discounts
- gym membership discounts
- online GP
- 24/7 counselling
- interest-free loans for transport or tech
- Cycle to Work scheme
Responsibilities
- Set strategic direction for Platforms with target architecture and multi-year roadmaps aligned to ECS and SSE priorities
- Own lifecycle, performance and resilience of critical platforms, driving simplification, automation and continuous service improvement
- Ensure security, compliance and governance over cyber risk, regulatory obligations, data and AI-enabled capabilities
- Build and lead multidisciplinary teams; manage talent, workforce planning and strategic suppliers for cost optimisation
- Act as trusted advisor to senior stakeholders with reporting, governance and sponsorship for major investments and transformation programmes
Key requirements
- Extensive leadership experience across large-scale technology, engineering, platform, DevOps and supplier functions in complex organisations
- Proven expertise in managing business-critical platforms, operational resilience, service continuity, technology risk and cyber security improvements
- Delivery of major transformation, regulatory change and supplier-led programmes using Agile, DevOps and modern engineering practices
- Commercial experience managing multi-million-pound budgets, investment portfolios, suppliers, business cases and value realisation
- Excellent senior stakeholder and regulatory engagement skills with ability to influence strategy and manage risks and dependencies
- Senior stakeholder engagement
- Strategic influencing
- Clear communication
- Agile
- DevOps
- Modern engineering practices
Head of Core Platforms - ECS in Reading employer: Scottish and Southern Energy
SSE Thermal is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Perth where you can thrive as a Risk Manager. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, flexible working options, and a culture that promotes inclusivity and continuous improvement, SSE provides ample opportunities for professional growth while contributing to the energy transition. Enjoy competitive salaries, performance-related bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial and personal needs.
Contact Details:
Scottish and Southern Energy Recruitment Team
