IT Applications Consultant

IT Applications Consultant Scottish Power  HQ, Glasgow (flexible working, hybrid)
Salary from £59,200 + up to 15% bonus, single cover private medical & other excellent benefits

Closing date – Friday 12th of June 2026

Help us create a better future, quicker

The IT Application Consultant will play a pivotal role in supporting the Corporate Digital Transformation area, which provides services to 17 corporate functions. As part of the Corporate division, the Application Consultant contributes to the development and implementation of the IT Strategy for UK Corporate Solutions, ensuring alignment with both local and global requirements.

What you’ll be doing

Operating as a senior member across multiple project teams, you will be responsible for making application design decisions, managing and delivering effective application solutions, and collaborating with global technology teams and external vendors on behalf of Scottish Power’s UK businesses.

A key aspect of the role is to provide expert advice and UK input to the global definition of strategy, standards, and procedures for specific application areas. You will develop detailed design solutions in line with the Solution Architect’s direction, and create and maintain models, templates, and frameworks to support the implementation of business requirements. The remit covers a broad range of UK IT applications, including key corporate packaged solutions, customer service digital solutions, and emerging digital technologies.

You will work closely with stakeholders at all levels—including very senior executives—to gather requirements for new functionalities, lead workshops, and ensure solutions are aligned with business objectives. The role also encompasses project management responsibilities, including planning, scheduling, resource allocation, risk management, and ensuring timely delivery of project milestones.

Additionally, you will manage demand from various business areas, act as Product Expert, and ensure the effective design, configuration, and implementation of a range of corporate applications.

Key Responsibilities Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of corporate application solutions that meet business requirements across multiple functions

Act as the primary point of contact for managing and gathering business demand, defining product vision and roadmaps, and prioritising initiatives to deliver value

Engage with senior stakeholders to elicit and validate requirements, facilitate workshops, and maintain strong communication channels to ensure transparency and alignment

Manage end-to-end delivery of application projects, including scope definition, progress tracking, and risk management

Oversee and coordinate testing strategies, ensuring thorough validation and quality assurance

Provide guidance and technical expertise to junior team members and facilitate knowledge-sharing sessions

Contribute to the development and implementation of the Corporate Digital Transformation strategy, ensuring alignment with both local and global models

Investigate new application solutions and work with external vendors to identify technologies that meet business goals

Validate financial cost assumptions and ensure alignment of projects with core IT strategy

Support the transition of new solutions into production and ensure operational readiness

Identify opportunities for improvement and optimisation within application processes and workflows

What you'll bring

Demonstrable experience in application configuration, development, and workflow optimisation across a range of platforms

Experience managing demand and acting as Product Owner for enterprise applications, ideally within a corporate or digital transformation context

Proven ability to lead meetings and workshops with very senior stakeholders, gathering and translating business requirements into actionable solutions

Strong project management skills, with experience overseeing complex projects and coordinating implementation teams

Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience working across multiple corporate functions

Knowledge of ITIL processes and frameworks is highly desirable

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