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Senior Project Manager (IT/Telecommunications)
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Senior Project Manager (IT/Telecommunications)
Senior Project Manager (IT/Telecommunications) – ScottishPower, Glasgow
Location St Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5AD
Salary From £63,200 with excellent benefits
Type Permanent / Hybrid
Closing Date 17th July 2026
About ScottishPower
At ScottishPower, we believe our people are our most valuable asset. This role is designed for candidates who bring energy, intelligence, and passion to help us achieve our ambitious goals.
Our culture thrives on pride, ownership, and growth. We empower employees to take initiative, share ideas, and develop their careers within a safe, inclusive working environment. We’re committed to retaining talent while driving innovation and operational excellence across all departments.
The Smart Grid Operations department oversees:
- Strategic projects aligned with RIIO regulations
- Telecommunications, Radio Tele switch Service (RTS), and network operations
- Transformation initiatives, including a major Telecommunications Transformation programme
This position will provide you with the opportunity to:
- Lead the Telecommunications Transformation programme
- Take ownership of other major capital projects post-delivery
- Develop methodologies and governance frameworks for future projects
Responsibilities
- Project lifecycle management: Oversee projects from initial development to successful close-out, ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivering contractually defined outputs.
- Risk & issue management: Proactively identify, mitigate, and resolve project risks and challenges to maintain delivery timelines.
- Stakeholder engagement: Collaborate with internal teams (PMO, Finance, Operations) and external stakeholders to drive engagement and high standards of customer service.
- Financial & procurement oversight: Manage capit Daly Projekt|expenditure forecasts and ensure compliance with contracts and financial benchmarks.
- Regulatory & performance enhancement: Drive efficiencies, innovation, and value engineering to outperform regulatory targets.
- Programme & asset management: Develop, monitor, and maintain project schedules and asset data in accordance with company policies and timelines.
- Knowledge sharing: Conduct post-project reviews, capture lessons learned, and promote best practices across the organisation.
- Support leadership: Assist the Head of Smart Grid Operations, Smart Grid Operations PMO, and Telecommunications Manager in programme delivery.
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Requirements
Experience & Qualifications
- Proven success leading major programmes/transformations in a comparable sector (e.g. Energy, Telecommunications, Utilities).
- Experience in Telecommunications transformation programmes is highly advantageous.
- Strong foundation in project management methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2) and certifications (e.g. PMP, MSP) are desirable.
- Demonstrable expertise in:
- Project risk, budget, and financial control
- Procurement & contract management
- Quality assurance processes
- Health, safety, and environmental legislation
- Leadership and people management skills are critical.
- Ability to solve complex challenges efficiently and implement process optimisation initiatives.
Soft Skills
- Self-motivation and resilience in fast-paced environments.
- Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
- Exceptional communication skills for collaboration and cross-functional leadership.
Benefits
Core Offer
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Annual Leave | 36 days |
| Holiday Purchase | Gain extra leave to enhance work/life balance |
| Pension Match | Company doubles your contributions up to 10% |
| Stock Incentives | Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme |
| Financial Wellbeing | Access to personalised ‘nudge’ support and payroll giving with matched charity donations |
| Green Commute | Electric Vehicle Schemes, Cycle to Work, Public Transport Subsidies |
| Health & Wellbeing | Options for dental insurance, private medical cover, health cash plans, and annual health checks |
| Life Assurance | Coverage of 4x salary upon request |
| Discounts | Perks for shopping, leisure, gyms, restaurants, and exclusive travel cover |
| Climate Action | ‘Count us in’ initiative to reduce carbon emissions |
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About SP Energy Networks
Our Mission
As part of Iberdrola Group— one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies—we enable the energy transition. Our focus is on Scotland’s Net Zero 2045 goal, and we’re investing £10.6+ billion in green energy infrastructure, including:
- 4000km of transmission networks connecting wind farms and renewable sources.
- Stable operations for millions of homes and businesses acrossScotland, North Wales, and the North West England.
Culture & Growth
- Diverse career paths with opportunities to develop within a global entity.
- Inclusion & social impact at our core; we value varied backgrounds and empower employees to contribute meaningfully.
- Commitment to sustainability: We’re taking direct action to accelerate low-carbon solutions.
Our Promise
We are equal opportunity providers and offer reasonable workplace adjustments for candidates with:
- Disabilities, long-term conditions, neurodivergence, or pregnancy-related needs. Contact: careers@scottishpower.com
Note on Mobility & Immigration: All roles require compliance with local immigration laws. Support is provided for necessary immigration documentation if required.
Next Steps
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18th July 2026 (23:59 GMT)
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