Operational Data and Systems Manager

You'll be responsible for:

• Leading the development and implementation of new flexibility operational systems.
• Driving automation and process improvement across flexibility operations.
• Managing operational data, systems integrations and third-party data exchanges.
• Leading projects and system implementations from design through to BAU operation.
• Developing processes, procedures and governance to support new capabilities.
• Representing Northern Powergrid with industry groups and external partners including NESO, Ofgem and Elexon.

About You

We're interested in hearing from people who have experience improving processes, implementing systems and delivering business change.

You may currently be working as a:

• Business Systems Manager
• Automation Manager
• Systems Implementation Manager
• Technical Programme Manager
• Process Improvement Manager
• Integration Manager
• Digital Transformation Manager
• Operational Excellence Manager

You'll Ideally Have

• Experience delivering system implementations, upgrades or business change projects.
• Knowledge of automation tools such as Python, SQL, APIs, VBA or Power Automate.
• Experience working with data, reporting and system integrations.
• Strong project delivery and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to identify problems, develop solutions and see them through to implementation.
• Confidence working across operational, engineering and technology teams.

Desirable

• Understanding of flexibility services or electricity networks.
• Experience working in a regulated industry.
• Knowledge of Active Network Management or wider energy systems.

Why Join Us?

This is a great opportunity to help shape how flexibility services operate at Northern Powergrid, delivering the systems and process improvements that will support a smarter and more flexible electricity network in the years ahead.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications or identify a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.