ScottishPower
Senior Project Manager (IT/Telecommunications)
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Senior Project Manager (IT/Telecommunications)
Head of Telecommunications Transformation Programme ScottishPower | SP Energy Networks, Glasgow. G2 5AD
Salary: From £63,200 with excellent benefits Location: Permanent / Hybrid Closing Date: 17th July 2026 (23:59 GMT, 18 July 2026)
About the Role
At ScottishPower, our people are our most critical asset. This role sits within the Smart Grid Operations department, driving RIIO-driven strategic projects while ensuring the safe, reliable operation of telecommunications, Radio Tele Switch Service (RTS) and infrastructure networks.
As part of our Telecommunications Transformation programme, you will:
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of a major capital programme
- Own governance, contracts, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement
- Drive efficiency, innovation, and value engineering to optimise regulatory spend
- Support wider project methodology developments across the business
This opportunity offers growth into stakesholder leadership for broader capital programme delivery beyond Telecommunications.
Key Responsibilities
Project & Programme Leadership
- Manage projects from inception to close-out, ensuring alignment with business objectives—contract administration, risk mitigation, and governing cross-functional teams
- Identify, track, and resolve critical project risks with proactive solutions to minimise impact
- Proactively engage stakeholders, fostering accountability and measuring performance against KPIs
Financial & Commercial Governance
- Develop and maintain accurate financial forecasts and projections
- Ensure contractual compliance, asset data integrity, and capital expenditure efficiency
- Autonomously lead budget monitoring and financial reporting while upholding governance standards
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Change & Innovation
- Champion continuous improvement by reviewing projects, capturing lessons learned, and sharing best practices
- Identify value engineering opportunities for regulatory price control outperformance
- Align project schedules with asset management systems and compliance deadlines
- Support the evolution of project management methodologies and frameworks
Collaborative Leadership
- Partner with the Head of Smart Grid Operations, PMO and Telecommunications Manager to execute the transformation programme
What We Look For
We are seeking an experienced, strategic project leader with:
- 5+ years’ leading large-scale programmes (preferably in Energy or Telecommunications)
- Proven track record in delivering outperformance under budget/risk constraints
- Hands-on expertise in:
- Project risk, cost control, and governance
- Procurement/Contract Management (incl. supplier performance)
- Capital Expenditure forecasting, budgeting, and cost optimisation
- Business process improvement and stakeholder change management
- Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2 Agile, MSP, PMP), a strong asset
- Leadership experience managing cross-functional teams under time/cost pressures
- Health, safety, environmental, and quality assurance (HSEQ) aptitude
- Commercial awareness and process ownership mindset
Benefits Package
Essential Compensation
- £63,200+ annual salary, reviewed annually
- Company-matching pension scheme (up to 10% of salary)
- Customisable benefits, including:
Flexible & Social Value Benefits
- 36 days annual leave + optional holiday purchase
- Technology vouchers, EV schemes, and cycle-to-work
- High potential stock option plans: Share Incentive Plan & Sharesave Scheme
- Public transport funding and health cover options (dental, private medical, annual health checks)
- Global travel benefits (deals, matched charity donations, discounted finances/gyms)
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Support for Long-Term Goals
- Lifelong wellbeing support, including financial wellbeing nudges and targeted mental health resources
Why Join SP Energy Networks
Impact & Net-Zero Ambition
SP Energy Networks is part of Iberdrola, a global leader in wind energy production and Grid transformation. Our role is critical: maintaining 4,000km of Scotland/North Wales transmission cables that connect green infrastructure (e.g. wind farms) to consumers.
Our multi-billion-pound investment in networks directly enables Scotland’s Net-Zero by 2044 commitment.
Growth & Retention
- Investing in talent internally (e.g. careers based on global roles across Iberdrola)
- Centred around inclution, diversity and a social purpose, alongside transformational strategies backed by courageous leadership
Pioneering Talent
From internships to board expertise, Iberdrola recognises, rewards and nurtures ambitious contributors. *"Only here can you achieve the best version of you."
Note: Safeguarding Accessibility
This advert closes 18th July 2026 at 23:59 GMT.
Notes:
- Mobility requirements apply to non-resident applicants (support for legal work authorisation provided).
- If you require additional access support (e.g. for disabilities, Carers’ Recognition, or neurodiversity), contact careers@scottishpower.com. Adjustments are retroactively offered after notification of need.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills