This role is a key role within IT and Change.

You will Manage change projects within workstreams that impacts Multiple Business Areas across multiple years. These projects will improve operational effectiveness and supports strategic objectives of the company.

How will I spend my time in this role?

• Provide leadership and direction throughout the project lifecycle from planning to operational handover, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and quality project delivery;
• Lead complex projects into successful Programmes of work;
• Create and manage Project Deliverable Artefacts, ensuring quality management and progress tracking;
• Obtain required commercial approvals from senior Stakeholders;
• Manage project resources and plan resource demand in collaboration with PMO;
• Build relationships with stakeholders across functions, facilitating change and managing stakeholder relationships effectively;
• Develop and control project finances within a Programme of work;
• Identify, manage, report, and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies at project and Programme level;
• Provide comprehensive Project Reporting to stakeholders on project status, risks, mitigations, dependencies, and progress;
• Define, document, and complete complex projects successfully;
• Plan and coordinate related projects and activities supporting specific business strategies and objectives;
• Adopt and adapt project management methods and tools;
• Monitor and control resources, revenue, and capital expenditures against the project budget;
• Manage expectations of key project stakeholders;
• Manage 3rd party vendors engaged in the Project;
• Support project managers through coaching and mentoring;
• Develop project management best practices within Smartest Energy.

What skills/experience do I need to be successful?

• Proven track record in successfully delivering complex and/or large-scale IT change projects impacting multiple business areas across fiscal years;
• Experience working with IT vendors and building successful partnerships;
• Demonstrable stakeholder engagement across all levels within IT and the business;
• Experience in assessing project feasibility and executing planning and approval processes for large-scale projects;
• Good industry awareness .

What else do we offer?

• The opportunity to work from anywhere in the world for up to 30 days a year;

• A genuine commitment to smarter working – we recognise your work/life balance matters;

• Paid time off to volunteer in your community;

• Excellent benefits package including private medical insurance/dental cover and 10% non-contributory pension from month three;

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What does hybrid working mean to us?

Hybrid working typically means 2 days in the office location listed on this advert and 3 days working at home each week. Some occasional travel to our other offices may be required.

What happens next?

Once we receive your CV it will be reviewed by a human– no bots here!

The average process once we receive your application takes around 2-3 weeks with typically 2 stages of video interviews using Teams – however this can change depending on the role (we may invite you to see us face to face or just need 1 video interview).

If you need any support you can see who to contact in our Recruitment Team on the advert – any questions please just let us know .

Get to know us better….

The future of energy is digitised, decarbonised and localised. At Smartest Energy, we need revolutionary thinkers to help our customers make the most of this new landscape, thinking differently to find smart solutions to complex problems.

Formed in 2001, we’re an agile Business driven by entrepreneurial thinking. As a subsidiary of the Marubeni Corporation, we also have strong investment and infrastructure behind us. We have three offices in the UK, one in the US and another in Australia. Further expansion is planned for 2023 and beyond which means global career opportunities for you, with plenty of potential to explore new markets.

When you join our Team, you will have the opportunity to contribute and make an impact every single day.

Diversity

Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to what we do. We value everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity.

We know that for our business to thrive we need diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow.

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