IT Delivery Manager

Exciting Opportunity: IT Delivery Manager (LEEDS)

About Engie: 

ENGIE is a global leader in low-carbon energy supply and services. We have been active in the UK energy market for over 20 years, and our investments in energy infrastructure are focused on energy storage and renewable energy (solar, wind, biogas), whilst supplying energy to organisations of all sizes.

We are reshaping the energy future by reconciling economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, and we are looking for people who are committed to help turn our vision into reality.

About the Role: 

To plan the IT roadmap, and to lead and manage internal development and quality assurance across all Energy Supply interfaces and applications  To ensure that all changes are completed to time and quality in line with business objectives and priorities, and compliant with ES governance and group policies 

The role both  technical and  people focused and is required to  manage several skilled internal teams that  work independently or in collaboration t with external business units and solution partners. Performance will be measured against delivery success, meeting the needs of  Energy Supply, Group B2B Supply and Group IT goals are met. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and develop the plan for internal IT delivery aligned with strategy, change prioritisation and service delivery standards. 
• Provide technical support and guidance to maintain effectiveness 
• Maintain resource profiles, manage delivery 
• Ensure the quality of deliverables is maintained through planning, regular code reviews, documentation and testing 
• Identify ongoing improvements to the working practices and delivery mechanisms, and enact changes internally to deliver improved IT services.  
• Maintain an IT Risk log and evidence mitigation activities and remediation planning. 
• Communicate consistently to other Energy Supply departments on status, progress and achievements.  
• Test & Quality Assurance Liaise closely with Data teams to align projects and strategies for BI Development (ingest and storage of source data into the CDH) 
• People development, objectives reviews and direct line management of team members.  
• Provide best practise frameworks, measures and tooling that enable and empower efficient delivery of change, maintenance and support tasks 
• Act as a member of the technical design authority, ensuring consistent design and architecture within security policy  
• Research, propose and change ways of working to align with Energy Supply goals 
• Contribute to the IT application roadmap and technical roles required 
• Contribute to the Data Strategy for Energy Supply  
• Validate estimates, allocation and planning proposals, resolving conflicts and issues 
• Manage the cost of the tools and technology employed by the teams under direction  
• Maintain performance metrics for the teams under direction; e.g velocity, time to market, quality

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years’ leadership experience in an IT discipline with a strong and proven ability in the people management  
• Experience of strategic planning and resource management 
• Strong track record in the successful delivery of IT solutions within the Energy Industry, coordinating development and test, and being responsible transition to in-production support, and for delivery of outcomes from project.. 
• Management of programmes/ and or project plans with demonstrable successful deliveries to time and quality,  
• Practical experience of architecting and maintaining an integration framework 
• Has acted in the role of assurance, governance of solutions and delivery 
• Experience in managing resources from external parties 
• Experience of the challenges operating within matrix management structures is preferred with strong stakeholder management skills 
• Previous roles have contained aspects of financial management (e.g. setting budgets, tracking spend) 

Qualifications:

• IT / technical qualifications for supporting, maintaining and/or developing and integrating applications, eg Microsoft/AWS certifications, architecture ( TOGAF), ITIL / ITSM 
• It Methodologies - e.g. Agile, SAFe, MoR  
• Portfolio, Program or Project Management qualifications, e.g. Prince 2 or Agile PM  
• Degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline or specific related experience is expected but not essential 

What benefits we offer?

Flexible Working

We understand the importance of work-life balance and recognise that everyone is striving to find the perfect one between work and home life. That's why we offer a hybrid working model that combines the convenience of remote work with the benefits of collaborating in a professional office environment. You'll have the flexibility to work from home part of the time, allowing you to optimise your productivity while enjoying a comfortable work setup.
 

Bonus Programme

We reward your hard work and dedication with a competitive bonus programme that recognises and values your contributions. Your efforts are appreciated and directly reflected in your financial rewards.
 

Life Assurance

We prioritise your peace of mind by offering life assurance coverage. You can feel confident knowing that your loved ones will be protected in the event of the unexpected.
 

Income Protection

Your financial security matters to us. Our income protection benefits ensure that you have a safety net in place, providing a valuable source of income if you're unable to work due to illness or injury.
 

Employer Pension Contribution

We invest in your future by contributing to your pension plan. You can enjoy the confidence and peace of mind that comes with knowing that you're building a solid foundation for your retirement.
 

Healthcare Cash Plan

Your well-being matters to us, which is why we provide a healthcare cash plan. You'll have access to a range of healthcare benefits, including reimbursement for medical expenses, dental and optical care, and more. Take care of yourself and your family's health without financial worries.
 

myENGIE

We offer a range of flexible benefits to employees alongside hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts through myENGIE.

Diverse Employer

ENGIE’s purpose is to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral economy, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally friendly solutions, and we know that the most successful businesses are the most sustainable ones. Diversity, equity and inclusion is key to sustainability and success and our goal is to attract, engage and retain the best talent, bringing the best thinking to our business from inside and outside of our industry. Our ambition is to make sure everyone at ENGIE feels valued, respected and included. We know that diverse teams have more creativity, imagination, innovation and problem solving capabilities, so we are committed to tackling inequalities and creating a diverse and inclusive business.

Equal Opportunity

We're an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. During the application process you will be asked to complete an equality questionnaire on a voluntary basis and any data we collect will be treated confidentially and used for evaluation purposes only. This helps us understand our audience so we can make sure we are doing everything we can to attract a diverse range of people and ensure our recruitment processes are fair and inclusive.