Business Portfolio Manager

SSE plc – Business Portfolio Manager

Glasgow, Perth or Aberdeen

£66,100 - £99,100 + performance‑related bonus + car allowance and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Permanent | Flexible First options available

The role will be responsible for managing the Planning and controls function within the Transmission IT Digital Team to support the delivery of the full IT Digital Projects portfolio. The Planning and Controls department leads three core pillars within the IT department of the Transmission business:
Portfolio Management Office (PMO), Fiscal Control and Compliance. It is responsible for implementing and overseeing effective governance controls across the entire IT Digital Function. Provide effective reporting on all aspects of programme delivery, including progress to plan, programme financial status, risks/issues. Evaluate and propose ways to better facilitate cross‑portfolio delivery with the business. Coordinate all necessary finance forecasting and budgeting requirements on behalf of Transmission IT.

• Manage and develop the maturity of the IT Digital Project Management Office
• Govern and define the delivery frameworks for IT & OT projects
• Provide a central PMO service across run, grow and transform elements of the IT Digital Portfolio
• Provide project assurance of the IT digital portfolio
• Act as the point of contact for all group reporting in relation to the Transmission IT Digital portfolio

• Previous experience of leading a large enterprise Project Management Office
• Comprehensive knowledge of project and programme management disciplines
• Extensive background in managing risks and providing assurance services in support of a portfolio in excess of £50M annually
• Experience operating in a regulated industry and familiar with what is expected in terms of external governance and reporting

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net‑zero world. We’re investing around £10 million a day in home‑grown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world’s largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.

Our IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low carbon world. They provide expertise, advice and day‑to‑day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more.

Flexible benefits to fit your life: discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships; wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service; interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme; generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact  /  to discuss how we can support you. We are dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Project Management, Analyst, and Information Technology