Business Improvement Manager ScottishPower HQ, Glasgow Salary starting from £61,600 + bonus, car allowance &amp; other excellent benefitsClosing date: 5th of September Help us create a better future, quicker The Business Improvement Manager is a key role within the Planning &amp; Strategy area of the ScottishPower Onshore Renewables Business, focussing on the delivery of onshore wind, solar and Battery projects in the UK.The Business Improvement Manager will work across all aspects of Business Performance providing a transversal view of the entire UK Development Project Portfolio to ensure that each phase of each specific project makes use of available financial resources with the objective of maximising efficiency and delivering business strategy. This role will provide an objective assessment of how well a process is operating and give actionable change recommendation with key lead in leadership delivery of change, to refine Process and strive to make a business's processes easier, faster, better quality and more affordable.<div>The role holder will be constantly striving to make things better for internal customers whilst implementing solutions for the business by automating, deflecting, or eliminating interactions clearly demonstrating the process improvement principles.</div>What you'll be doing <ul><li>Coordinate business process improvement strategies with internal stakeholders. Taking lead from the MD Origination and Development Onshore business and the leadership team on areas of improvement needed. </li><li>Identify, monitor and support process stakeholders with process performance identification, analysis and improvements.</li><li>Analyse, and assess current operational processes within the team and recommend improvements maintaining a strategy to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, maintain process improvement scope, and ensure adherence to plan and timelines for process enhancements, recommending the appropriate change management approach and tools to tackle specifics of the process in question ( eg Agile framework etc)</li><li>Make recommendations on changes required and asses most efficient way to gain improvement and assist process improvement efforts by providing the implementation tools, guidance, support, and training to the impacted team members.</li><li>Lead workshops, meetings, and training sessions to communicate changes and foster better understanding of new and existing controls/ processes</li><li>Monitor and evaluate the impact of process changes, identify areas for improvements and making recommendations for further enhancements.</li><li>Monitor and assess closely Internal Audit Findings and Recommendations with a view to contributing process improvement action to assist action closure.</li><li>Stay informed about industry, best practices, trends, and emerging technologies to finance and process improvement initiatives.</li></ul>What you'll bring<ul><li>Educated to degree level, or equivalent, with ability to Implement / manage project change</li><li>Innovative and creative thinking</li><li>An understanding of the energy markets, the key players within these and how they may relate to Iberdrola Group activities is required to ensure that analysis is robust and relevant</li><li>Advanced problem-solving skills and experience of overcoming conflicting objectives to achieve desired outcomes</li><li>Self-motivated with good attention to detail and determination to succeed in overcoming obstacles</li><li>Capable of managing and motivating indirect teams working at different project locations.</li><li>Proven experience in developing scenarios and recommendations from incomplete data utilising experience and market knowledge</li><li>Advanced relationship management skills and confidence working with Senior Management.</li><li>Proven communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build networks, influence decision makers and develop key specialist decisions.</li><li>Excellent report writing, presentation skills and ability to summarize key information</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.</li><li>Good practical knowledge of IT applications / systems including SAP</li><li>Proven ability in giving accurate, concise, and timely advice to all levels of the business.</li><li>Flexible to travel around the UK and overseas</li></ul>Minimum Criteria <ul><li>Fluent in English</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Educated to Degree level or equivalent</li><li>Substantial experience in a relevant field (Project Management, Process Improvement, Financial or Energy related).</li><li>IT literate with the ability to operate MS Office systems and SAP</li></ul>What’s in it for you As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%. At ScottishPower, 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:<ul><li>36 days annual leave</li><li>Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave</li><li>Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme</li><li>Payroll giving and charity matched funding</li><li>Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes</li><li>Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change</li><li>Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans</li><li>Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments</li><li>Life Assurance (4x salary)</li><li>Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support</li><li>Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more</li></ul>Why ScottishPowerScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. 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.ScottishPower is 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 <a href="mailto:careers@scottishpower.com">careers@scottishpower.com</a>.MobilityPlease note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.IMPORTANT Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date belowSeptember-5-2025

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Business Improvement Manager

Business Improvement Manager ScottishPower HQ, Glasgow Salary starting from £61,600 + bonus, car allowance &amp; other excellent benefitsClosing date: 5th of September Help us create a better future, quicker The Business Improvement Manager is a key role within the Planning &amp; Strategy area of the ScottishPower Onshore Renewables Business, focussing on the delivery of onshore wind, solar and Battery projects in the UK.The Business Improvement Manager will work across all aspects of Business Performance providing a transversal view of the entire UK Development Project Portfolio to ensure that each phase of each specific project makes use of available financial resources with the objective of maximising efficiency and delivering business strategy.&nbsp;This role will&nbsp;provide an objective assessment of how well a process is operating and give actionable change recommendation with key lead in leadership delivery of change, to refine Process and strive to make a business's processes easier, faster, better quality and more affordable.<div>The role holder will be constantly striving to make things better for internal customers whilst implementing solutions for the business by automating, deflecting, or eliminating&nbsp;interactions clearly demonstrating the process improvement principles.</div>What you'll be doing <ul><li>Coordinate business process improvement strategies with internal stakeholders. Taking lead from the MD Origination and Development Onshore business and the leadership team on areas of improvement needed. </li><li>Identify, monitor and support process stakeholders with process performance identification, analysis and improvements.</li><li>Analyse, and assess current operational processes within the team and recommend improvements maintaining a strategy to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, maintain process improvement scope, and ensure adherence to plan and timelines for process enhancements, recommending the appropriate change management approach and tools to tackle specifics of the process in question ( eg Agile framework etc)</li><li>Make recommendations on changes required and asses most efficient way to gain improvement and assist process improvement efforts by providing the implementation tools, guidance, support, and training to the impacted team members.</li><li>Lead workshops, meetings, and training sessions to communicate changes and foster better understanding of new and existing controls/ processes</li><li>Monitor and evaluate the impact of process changes, identify areas for improvements and making recommendations for further enhancements.</li><li>Monitor and assess closely Internal Audit Findings and Recommendations with a view to contributing process improvement action to assist action closure.</li><li>Stay informed about industry, best practices, trends, and emerging technologies to finance and process improvement initiatives.</li></ul>What you'll bring<ul><li>Educated to degree level, or equivalent, with ability to Implement / manage project change</li><li>Innovative and creative thinking</li><li>An understanding of the energy markets, the key players within these and how they may relate to Iberdrola Group activities is required to ensure that analysis is robust and relevant</li><li>Advanced problem-solving skills and experience of overcoming conflicting objectives to achieve desired outcomes</li><li>Self-motivated with good attention to detail and determination to succeed in overcoming obstacles</li><li>Capable of managing and motivating indirect teams working at different project locations.</li><li>Proven experience in developing scenarios and recommendations from incomplete data utilising experience and market knowledge</li><li>Advanced relationship management skills and confidence working with Senior Management.</li><li>Proven communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build networks, influence decision makers and develop key specialist decisions.</li><li>Excellent report writing, presentation skills and ability to summarize key information</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.</li><li>Good practical knowledge of IT applications / systems including SAP</li><li>Proven ability in giving accurate, concise, and timely advice to all levels of the business.</li><li>Flexible to travel around the UK and overseas</li></ul>Minimum Criteria <ul><li>Fluent in English</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Educated to Degree level or equivalent</li><li>Substantial experience in a relevant field (Project Management, Process Improvement, Financial or Energy related).</li><li>IT literate with the ability to operate MS Office systems and SAP</li></ul>What’s in it for you As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.&nbsp;At ScottishPower, 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 -&nbsp; so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow. That’s why our benefits include:<ul><li>36 days annual leave</li><li>Holiday purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave</li><li>Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme</li><li>Payroll giving and charity matched funding</li><li>Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes</li><li>Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change</li><li>Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans</li><li>Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments</li><li>Life Assurance (4x salary)</li><li>Access to ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support</li><li>Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more</li></ul>Why ScottishPowerScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. 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.ScottishPower is 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 <a href="mailto:careers@scottishpower.com">careers@scottishpower.com</a>.MobilityPlease note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.IMPORTANT&nbsp;Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date belowSeptember-5-2025

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