Innovation Project Manager

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Innovation Project Manager to join our Innovation team in Salford.

Our role

Working alongside internal and external partners to manage delivery of ground-breaking innovation projects that form part of Electricity North West's Network Innovation Allowance (NIA) and Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) portfolio.

As the Innovation Project Manager, you will be responsible for the technical aspects of project delivery, including technical specifications, requirements, production of deliverables and working closely alongside the project manager and external project partners.

• A minimum of an HNC level qualification in a technical / STEM subject;


• Experience working in DSO transition within electricity industry (desirable);


• Experience in the development and delivery of the operation of active network systems on electricity distribution systems and an awareness of IT systems and data flows supporting such systems;


• Experience in the development or delivery of flexibility services, including technical requirements to enable instruction dispatch and monitoring (desirable);


• Ideally, experience in the operation of a HV network and experience / familiarity of operational and control systems;


• Experienced in developing technical requirements and specifications for large innovation projects (desirable);


• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to present data;


• Knowledge of the RIIO regulatory framework as it applies to innovation;


• A full UK driving licence., Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by Electricity North West. Due to the of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a Drug & Alcohol test.
  
  As a vital team member and in return for your expertise, inclusive approach and commitment, we'll provide a competitive salary and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team. We are committed to ensuring our people are supported and are proud of our reward and benefits offer, which includes:


• An annual bonus scheme


• Twenty-five days annual leave increasing with length of service


• Company Vehicle or Cash Allowance


• Private Healthcare


• An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands


• A market-leading contributory pension scheme


• Employee assistance programme and opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.


We're champions of the North West and we're proud that it's our electricity network that connects communities and helps keep the electricity flowing every minute of every day, from when you wake up to when you fall asleep and all the hours in between. A key part of the UK's journey to net zero carbon is the revolution of our electricity industry and as the regions network operator, it's our responsibility to lead the way, help the North West to decarbonise and pave the way for the growth of renewable energy. Together we have the energy to transform our communities. We are switched on. We are adaptable. We take pride.