Title:  PMO Manger (SSEP) - NESO

About the role

National Energy System Operator (NESO) recognises the potential of bright and talented individuals, and we encourage you to join us as Great Britain’s energy system undergoes an ambitious, exciting, and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

The UK Government has committed to achieving a clean, secure and affordable power system by 2035; a commitment that is supported by the Welsh and Scottish governments. Combined with the UK’s legally binding target for net zero carbon emissions by 2050, a significant increase in the amount of low-carbon electricity generation, as well as new technologies like hydrogen will be required, while building the associated infrastructure that will enable the system to function.

The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has been commissioned to create a Strategic Spatial Energy Plan (SSEP) for the energy system, land and sea, across Great Britain (GB).

As SSEP PMO Manager you will lead a dedicated PMO team to ensure consistent high-quality outputs and the rigorous following of PMO processes and represent the Programme Management Office at portfolio and programme level forums. You will be responsible for the coordination and management of the PMO, and integration with the wider programme and Portfolio Management Office. You will be the first port of contact for Programme Manager for understanding how the programme is functioning, and where intervention is required.

This role can be based in Warwick or Wokingham, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home. We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements.

Key accountabilities

• Working with the PMO Lead to ensure a consistent single version of the truth for the programme plan, and to be the single point of contact for plan performance reports from a leadership perspective.
• Working with PMO Analysts to ensure coherent and consistent reporting of progress from across the programme, maintaining standards and processes.
• Responsible for the maintenance of all programme-wide processes and systems, ensuring consistency and effectiveness across multiple workstreams.
• Responsible for presenting the overarching status of the programme to the leadership team.
• Representing the programme status and operations at the portfolio (SEP) level.
• Proactively seeking out and implementing improvements to SSEP ways of working and operations.
• Supporting the Programme Manager in governance process.
• Leading and mentoring the PMO team, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Ensuring delivery of first line assurance activities such as programme health checks and deep dives and coordinating second- and third-line assurance events.
• Responsible for cost management and procurement in the programme, coordinating and mentoring the PMO Analysts in their supporting cost roles
• Building and maintaining relationships across SSEP, Strategic Energy Planning portfolio and across NESO, ensuring requirements are met.

About you

We’re forging the path, and we know we can’t do it alone. That’s why we need visionary minds like yours to join us on this transformative journey. In this case, we’re looking for someone who:

• PRINCE2 Practitioner
• Managing Successful Programmes Practitioner, Management of Risk Practitioner, P3O Practitioner or APM Project Management Qualification would be desirable.
• Passionate about getting the most out of a diverse team, working with and improving processes, and supporting the day-to-day requirements of a complex PMO.
• Experience of managing teams within a PMO environment, reporting to senior leadership
• Demonstrable experience of using reporting dashboards and PMO systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Project is desirable.
• Strong communicator with excellent writing skills essential.
• Experience of working with senior stakeholders to understand their requirements and set clear expectations
• Experience of leading a high performing PMO team using best practice tools and methods.
  

About what you'll get

A competitive salary between £60,000 - £70,000pa – dependent on experience and capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus of up to 15% of your salary for stretch performance, 28 days annual leave as standard, and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.

You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and professional success. From a competitive salary to flexible work arrangements, we promote your work-life balance. Enjoy fit for purpose wellbeing and lifestyle offerings, ongoing skill development aligned to our Purpose and Values and be part of a supportive community that values your individuality and where you can belong.

About us

The creation of National Energy System Operator (NESO) is driven by an urgent need to unify and optimise our approach to energy. A more integrated and coordinated strategy is needed to meet the unprecedented challenges of climate change, ensuring secure energy supply, and keeping costs manageable for consumers.

Join us and empower your potential, energise our team, and be part of something bigger.

Your energy, our future, together.

About the National Energy System Operator (NESO)

In Autumn of 2024, the ESO transitioned to National Energy System Operator, or NESO for short. Previously denoted as the Future System Operator (or FSO), the new National Energy System Operator is the independent body responsible for planning Great Britain’s electricity and gas networks and operating the electricity system.  

NESO, including all of its existing roles, are now at the heart of the new National Energy System Operator. As NESO, we will build on our existing roles, capabilities, and ways of working significantly to create an organisation the energy system and its users’ need. Our new capabilities will enable us to look across vectors, including electricity, natural gas and hydrogen, and crucially consider the trade-offs between them.

The organisation is set up as a public corporation with its own Board of independent directors, with complete operational independence from government, the regulator and any and all commercial interest. As was the ESO, NESO will be licenced and regulated by Ofgem through price control agreements and obligated to identify optimal solutions to system operations and planning in the most sustainable, affordable and secure way for all.

The time to deliver is now. As part of our team, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in Great Britain – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.

More information

This role closes on 02/01/2026 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

We work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office. 

We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

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