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Programme Manager (Energy/Utilities)

Utility People
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Salary

£60,000 - £72,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Programme Manager position is based in Manchester, requiring 3 days in the office and 2 days of remote work.
  • The salary for this role is up to £60,000, with a bonus potential of 10.5%, a company car or cash allowance of £4,200, and private healthcare benefits.
  • The client is focused on transforming the electricity distribution network in Northern UK and needs a leader for their Distribution System Operation (DSO) transition efforts.
  • Candidates should have extensive project/programme management experience in utilities, telecoms, or government, along with strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
  • Prince 2 certification is preferred, and the role involves managing compliance, performance, and stakeholder engagement within the DSO initiative.

Location: Manchester - 3 days in the office & 2 WFH

Salary: Up to £60,000 + 10.5% bonus earning potential, company car or cash allowance of £4,200, private healthcare plus other standard benefits such as holidays and pension.

Our client is leading the way in transforming the electricity distribution network in the North of the UK and in driving Distribution system operation (DSO) systems and processes required to manage energy networks in a net zero carbon future. They are looking for an experienced Programme Manager to lead their DSO transition efforts. In this role, you will oversee compliance monitoring, reporting, and ensure all regulatory and license obligations are met. To succeed, you will need proven expertise in Project/Programme Management, team leadership, and strong interpersonal skills. Ready to take on this challenge? Apply today!

Responsibilities

  • Accountable for delivery of all DSO related initiatives, including business process changes, commercial framework development, supporting the team and providing expert project management support.
  • Work with subject matter experts identifying and mapping existing processes
  • Extensive networking both across the business and at an industry level
  • Contribute to the development of the DSO vision, strategy and tactics, particularly leading the engagement, commercial and contractual elements to the strategy and tactics.
  • Manage and monitor performance in line with DSO transition programme and business plan deliverables.
  • Lead delivery of the DSO incentive performance, particularly stakeholder engagement

Experience

  • Extensive project/programme management experience within utilities, telecoms or the government
  • You will need to be extremely organised with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Detailed understanding of commercial and contractual agreements
  • Proven management of a team
  • Management of large scale Project finances - opex budget and a capex budget
  • Ideally you will be Prince 2 trained

Ref: 14825

Role: Programme Manager

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