Energy Transition Manager

1 week ago

Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom National Grid Full time
About Us

At National Grid, we harness the unique strengths of our people to drive the energy transition, creating a brighter, more sustainable future for all.



The Role

As a Programme Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful delivery of Connection Reform and the Connections Action Plan (CAP) within National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET).



Key Responsibilities


  • Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of assigned programmes and projects within the Connection Reform portfolio, ensuring adherence to project management best practices.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including Subject Matter Experts, project teams, and senior management, and collaborate with external stakeholders to align programme objectives and drive successful outcomes.

  • Identify and assess risks associated with programme delivery and develop mitigation strategies to minimise potential impact, regularly monitoring and reporting on programme risks, issues, and dependencies.

  • Establish robust performance monitoring mechanisms to track progress, milestones, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for the programmes under your responsibility, generating accurate and timely reports on programme status, accomplishments, and challenges.

  • Work closely with project teams to ensure adequate resource allocation, monitoring resource utilisation and making adjustments as necessary to optimise efficiency and meet programme objectives.

  • Identify opportunities for process improvements, operational efficiencies, and innovation within the programme management function, implementing best practices and lessons learned to enhance programme delivery and contribute to the overall success of Connection Reform.

  • Foster a collaborative and inclusive working environment, promoting effective communication, teamwork, and knowledge sharing among team members, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to project teams to enable their professional growth and development.



Requirements

You will need a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Engineering, Business, or Project Management, and proven experience as a Project or Programme Manager, managing complex projects and programmes within a regulated industry, preferably in the energy or utilities sector.





  • Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholders, and drive successful programme delivery.

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of the organisation.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering results and meeting targets.

  • Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and prioritise multiple tasks in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

  • Relevant certifications such as PRINCE2 or APM are desirable.



What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary of £46,000 - £54,000, annual performance-based bonus, hybrid working model, 26 days annual leave, plus eight statutory days, generous contributory pension scheme, financial support for professional memberships and training, and access to various flexible benefits, including a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines, and matched charity giving.



Join us at National Grid and be part of a team that's driving forward the energy transition, creating a brighter, more sustainable future for all.

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