Chapter Leader, Software Engineering

2 weeks ago


Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom National Grid Full time

About National Grid

National Grid is a leading energy company that supplies the environment for people to thrive. Our mission is to keep people connected and society moving by generating momentum in the energy transition.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Chapter Leader, Software Engineering to lead the development of innovative capabilities and implement processes that align with organizational goals. As a strategic technology leader, you will drive performance, assure quality, and create a positive work environment that motivates employees.

Key Responsibilities

  • Establish the Right Standards
    • Define expected practices and guardrails for software engineering based on industry best practices
    • Ensure software engineering aligns with National Grid's future state blueprint and roadmap
    • Review and manage Chapter Lead performance
  • Develop the Right Skills
    • Map expected competencies and certifications against each role and level in the Chapter
    • Design career paths, including performance expectations and promotion criteria
    • Partner with Learning and Development teams to design targeted training and certification curriculum
  • Deliver the Right Capacity
    • Track supply of and aggregate demand for Chapter resources
    • Collaborate with executive leadership to ensure Chapter members are allocated to the most impactful teams
    • Collaborate with other Chapter Leads to facilitate career moves across Chapters
    • Develop a recruiting strategy for Chapter members and participate in the recruiting process
  • Manage/Deliver for Internal and External Stakeholders
    • Demonstrate subject matter expertise in all areas of development and innovation in the Chapter domain
    • Ensure Platform Leads and other stakeholders know what resources and knowledge are available to them
    • Collaborate with executive leadership to ensure Chapter members are allocated to the most impactful teams
  • Software Engineering Focus
    • Foster collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and best practice adoption across the software engineering community
    • Establish and promote frameworks and guidelines for the standardization of software architecture, design principles, and operational procedures
    • Organize workshops, seminars, and training programs to upskill software engineering teams
    • Drive software development and engineering expertise within the Chapter

Requirements

  • Master's Degree in a relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Experience in strategic technology leadership, IT infrastructure, analytics, and outsourcing management
  • Experience leading, coaching, and developing people and teams
  • Deep technical and functional knowledge in a particular area of expertise
  • Proven analytical skills and experience making decisions based on hard and soft data
  • Experience with resource planning and allocation within and across organizations
  • Proficiency in developing custom business applications and creating interactive visualizations for data analysis
  • Experience with ServiceNow and integrated development tools for planning, tracking, and delivering software projects
  • Knowledge of cloud computing concepts and experience working with Azure services

What We Offer

A competitive salary, dependent on capability, and a range of benefits, including a company car or allowance, a bonus of up to 20% of salary for stretch performance, and a competitive contributory pension scheme.



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