Senior OT Operations Manager - ADMS & Control Systems

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations : Perth, Glasgow or HavantSalary: 68,100 - 102,100 + car allowance + performance-related bonus and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options availableCandidates for this role will be required to obtain vetting to SC level through UK Government. The criteria normally includes 5 years UK residency, further information can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK ()The RoleReporting to the Head of Operational Technology & Telecommunications, the Senior IT/OT Operations Manager (ADMS+ & Control Systems) will be responsible for the ongoing management of Operational Technology (OT) control systems across Distribution assets.The role will ensure the diverse range of OT assets are both resilient and secure and will therefore be required to identify and deploy best practice
solutions through long term investment planning, project management activities, and ongoing system support. This role will also support the delivery of a number of diverse programmes and projects to facilitate significant change across TD&D.You willSupport the development and implementation of the Distribution digital strategy as a member of the Operational Technology & Telecoms Leadership Team.Manage the internal and third-party ADMS+ & Control Systems pillar teams, and the OT Technical Support team, including budgets, investment planning, team culture, performance, skills development and succession planning.Manage central OT platform and applications and associated systems through to the network boundary, ensuring resilience, regulatory compliance and adherence to internal policies.Oversee system improvements and upgrades, ensuring effective project management and delivery capability; define OT standards and verify requirements throughout new-build development and construction.Work
with the Cyber Security Manager and business stakeholders to meet cyber security requirements, manage mitigations and security interfaces, and develop effective incident response and disaster recovery plans.You HaveStrong knowledge of OT systems and networks, including their design, operation and architecture, ideally ADMS/DMS/DERMS experience.Sound theoretical and practical understanding of cyber-physical/IoT/OT/IACS systems.Thorough understanding of engineering and cyber security risk assessment and mitigation.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including producing clear, unambiguous technical documents.Proven management experience in industrial control systems, with successful service delivery and experience building high-performing, multidisciplinary teams across diverse locationsCandidates for this role will be required to obtain vetting to SC level through UK Government. The criteria normally includes 5 years UK residency, further information can be found here:
United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK ()About SSESSE's purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.Our investment plan will see SSE invest 33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.Our IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low carbon world. They provide expertise, advice and day-to-day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more.Flexible benefits to fit your lifeEnjoy discounts on private