Senior Programme ManagerLocation: ScottishPower HQ, Glasgow<div>Salary: £65-82K (plus up to 20% bonus, car allowance and family healthcare cover)Permanent, Hybrid Working (2-3 days in office per week)Help us create a better future, quickerWe’re looking for an experienced leader to play a key role in supporting the Head of the Business Centre of Excellence in delivering a high‑value Capital Investment Programme. This pivotal position ensures that major initiatives are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality, while shaping the overall process that defines the programme itself. The role also provides guidance on selecting the most effective IT solutions and ensures that every investment brings genuine value and satisfaction to the business.What you’ll be doingYou will take ownership of the full application lifecycle across a range of business functions, overseeing delivery through to operational handover. This includes guiding project managers in consistent, mature project management practices, supporting their development through coaching and mentoring, and strengthening the organisation’s overall capability. You will manage resource planning across complex programmes, ensuring the right skills are deployed at the right time, including coordinating third‑party Scrum Masters for Agile projects. A strong relationship with local &amp; global cybersecurity teams is essential to ensure every deployment meets required security standards and effectively mitigates risk.Financial insight is a key part of the role, with responsibility for producing accurate projections that support the financial management of project activities. You will contribute to a strong reporting framework, giving visibility across all Capital Programmes, highlighting risks, issues and dependencies, and engaging with IT Risk &amp; Compliance when required. When challenges arise, you will lead an established escalation model to drive timely decisions and protect delivery timelines. Throughout all activity, you will maintain a clear, strategic view of programme status, ensuring effective supplier management and alignment with business expectations.What we’re looking forTo succeed in this role, you will bring proven experience in senior project delivery or PMO leadership within complex environments, with expertise in recognised methodologies and project controls. You will be adept at planning, business reporting, budget management and monitoring progress against critical milestones. Strong skills in risk, issue and dependency management are essential, along with the ability to navigate internal and external relationships where priorities may differ. You will be comfortable managing ambiguity and using incomplete information to support sound decision‑making. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are key, as is experience working with senior stakeholders and external vendors on large‑scale, innovative technology solutions. Professional certification such as Prince2 or an equivalent qualification is required, alongside a solid understanding of resource and budget allocation processes.This role also plays an important part in shaping the future of the investment portfolio by managing the demand process. You will continuously assess business needs, ensure IT application strategy aligns to these evolving requirements and help generate high‑value proposals that support long‑term goals. By maintaining a clear pipeline of viable ideas and supporting the enhancement of application value delivery, you will help the organisation make informed, impactful investment decisions. Through active involvement in planning forums and approval processes, you will offer valuable advisory input, strengthen project definitions, remove barriers to progress and ensure that each initiative is supported by the most suitable IT solution.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 organisationInclusion, 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.</div>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 belowFebruary-5-2026

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Senior Programme Manager

Senior Programme ManagerLocation: ScottishPower HQ, Glasgow<div>Salary: £65-82K (plus up to 20% bonus, car allowance and family healthcare cover)Permanent, Hybrid Working (2-3 days in office per week)Help us create a better future, quickerWe’re looking for an experienced leader to play a key role in supporting the Head of the Business Centre of Excellence in delivering a high‑value Capital Investment Programme. This pivotal position ensures that major initiatives are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality, while shaping the overall process that defines the programme itself. The role also provides guidance on selecting the most effective IT solutions and ensures that every investment brings genuine value and satisfaction to the business.What you’ll be doingYou will take ownership of the full application lifecycle across a range of business functions, overseeing delivery through to operational handover. This includes guiding project managers in consistent, mature project management practices, supporting their development through coaching and mentoring, and strengthening the organisation’s overall capability. You will manage resource planning across complex programmes, ensuring the right skills are deployed at the right time, including coordinating third‑party Scrum Masters for Agile projects. A strong relationship with local &amp; global cybersecurity teams is essential to ensure every deployment meets required security standards and effectively mitigates risk.Financial insight is a key part of the role, with responsibility for producing accurate projections that support the financial management of project activities. You will contribute to a strong reporting framework, giving visibility across all Capital Programmes, highlighting risks, issues and dependencies, and engaging with IT Risk &amp; Compliance when required. When challenges arise, you will lead an established escalation model to drive timely decisions and protect delivery timelines. Throughout all activity, you will maintain a clear, strategic view of programme status, ensuring effective supplier management and alignment with business expectations.What we’re looking forTo succeed in this role, you will bring proven experience in senior project delivery or PMO leadership within complex environments, with expertise in recognised methodologies and project controls. You will be adept at planning, business reporting, budget management and monitoring progress against critical milestones. Strong skills in risk, issue and dependency management are essential, along with the ability to navigate internal and external relationships where priorities may differ. You will be comfortable managing ambiguity and using incomplete information to support sound decision‑making. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are key, as is experience working with senior stakeholders and external vendors on large‑scale, innovative technology solutions. Professional certification such as Prince2 or an equivalent qualification is required, alongside a solid understanding of resource and budget allocation processes.This role also plays an important part in shaping the future of the investment portfolio by managing the demand process. You will continuously assess business needs, ensure IT application strategy aligns to these evolving requirements and help generate high‑value proposals that support long‑term goals. By maintaining a clear pipeline of viable ideas and supporting the enhancement of application value delivery, you will help the organisation make informed, impactful investment decisions. Through active involvement in planning forums and approval processes, you will offer valuable advisory input, strengthen project definitions, remove barriers to progress and ensure that each initiative is supported by the most suitable IT solution.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 -&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 organisationInclusion, 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.</div>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 belowFebruary-5-2026

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