PMO Lead

Job Requisition ID: R-13529

Salary: Up to £86,000 per year, with a strong benefits package including a 30% Annual Bonus (performance related), Private Healthcare (Family) - plus a £450 per month Car Allowance.

Full Time / Permanent
Flexible / Hybrid options

At Scottish Power, we know that our people are our strongest asset, so we’re always looking for individuals whose energy, intelligence, and passion can help us reach our goals.

Role

SP Energy Networks (SPEN) will be delivering over £10 bn of investment in the GB electricity grid over the next 5 years. As part of this, SPT Strategic Projects will be delivering a £2.4b portfolio of new overhead lines and new and upgraded substations, including design, engineering, construction, and electrical works.

The PMO Lead will lead a skilled and professional multi-disciplinary PMO team within SPT Strategic Projects. The PMO will form a ‘central controlling hub’ within SPT Strategic Projects, interfacing with Projects and Network Operations along with other interfacing directorates within SPEN, providing a critical service to the business. The PMO Lead will oversee the PMO team and drive alignment between Project Controls development activities across the portfolio.

The PMO Lead will design and enforce rigorous governance and control frameworks that enable projects that form part of SPT Strategic Projects to operate within required thresholds while mitigating risks and maintaining high-quality standards. This role will empower project delivery teams with project controls processes, tools, and templates that support effective and consistent project execution while maintaining compliance with standards, regulations, and business requirements.

The role reports to the Head of Strategic Portfolio and is part of the Strategic Portfolio Senior Management team.

The position may require frequent travel to various locations in the UK. The individual should be prepared to manage teams working at different project locations.

What You Will Be Doing

1. Responsible for leading and managing the PMO team, including recruitment, deployment, training and development, and performance management.
2. Develops and maintains a centralized view of the PMO resource requirements to deliver the SPT Strategic Projects throughout the portfolio lifecycle.
3. Stand up an industry-leading PMO, leveraging best practices and innovation to positively influence SPT’s RIIO-T3 delivery.
4. Oversees all PMO capabilities; namely:

• Planning & Scheduling
• Governance
• Performance & Reporting
• Cost management
• Baseline & Change management
• Document management

Accountable for the development and implementation of Project Control standards, processes, tools, and quality requirements across SPT Strategic Projects.

Accountable for the implementation and management of portfolio, programme, and project governance frameworks.

Accountable for management reporting across the portfolio, programmes, and projects, as well as feeding inputs to the annual regulatory reporting process and other executive reports.

Attends recurring governance meetings as required representing the PMO team.

Drives the adoption of digital tools (e.g., Power BI, CEMAR, P6 Primavera, etc.) whilst remaining aligned with SPT’s digital transformation strategy.

Undertakes regular stakeholder engagement with portfolio stakeholders.

Supports the collation of asset data related to SPT Strategic Projects' commissioning activities, ensuring effective data handover and interface with Operations.

Contributes to the continuous improvement of the Strategic Portfolio by championing Lessons Learned and introduction of best-in-class industry practices.

What You Will Bring

1. Extensive experience (15+ years) in large-scale, complex infrastructure or energy EPC projects, with UK transmission/distribution upgrade project experience advantageous but not essential.
2. Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related fields, or equivalent professional qualifications and experience.
3. Proven leadership skills, with experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and driving collaboration across multiple projects and contractors.
4. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality reports, dashboards, and presentations tailored for senior stakeholders and the SPT executive.
5. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, challenge, and drive decision-making at all levels of the organization.
6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate conflicting requirements and provide actionable solutions.
7. Experience with governance frameworks, including portfolio, programme, and project governance, and an understanding of their practical application.
8. Familiarity with NEC4 contracts, particularly in the context of project controls, risk, and change management.
9. Resilient and tenacious, with the determination to achieve outcomes and overcome challenges in high-pressure environments.
10. Strategic thinker, with awareness of regulatory impacts on business revenues and the ability to align project objectives with organizational goals.
11. Proficient in managing and adapting to dynamic project environments, demonstrating flexibility and initiative.
12. Experience in project/contract management within NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) frameworks, ideally with a background in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) capital projects.
13. Formal qualification in project management (e.g., AMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) or significant, demonstrable experience in project management disciplines.
14. Proven ability to manage and influence both internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, to achieve project objectives and resolve challenges effectively.
15. Strong knowledge of contractual processes and governance, with experience in managing complex contract requirements.
16. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present and negotiate with clarity and confidence.
17. Demonstrated experience in decision-making and problem-solving, with the ability to analyze complex scenarios and propose actionable solutions.

What’s in it for You

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy several other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At Scottish Power, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future, and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Business mileage claimed at £0.45/Mile
• Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Incentive Plan and Share save Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
• Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support
• Plus, shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
• CIOB Chartership programmes available.

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously.

We’re investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.

We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.