Join us as a Head of Devices at Peregrine Resourcing.
At Peregrine, we are always seeking specialist talent with the right skills, experience, and attitude to place with our diverse clients. From Business Analysts in government to Software Developers in the private sector, we aim to match the best talent with the right opportunities.
How Specialist Talent Works:
As a permanent employee of Peregrine, you will have access to our standard benefits and be deployed across our client portfolio as a specialist consultant, working on complex projects across various industries.
The Role:
We are looking for a Head of Devices to lead strategic initiatives across the full lifecycle of smart metering devices within the UK’s national infrastructure. This role involves shaping vision, strategy, and governance to ensure device security, future-readiness, and alignment with energy and operational objectives.
You will lead a team of specialists, engineers, and experts to drive excellence in device strategy, integration, and performance. Your responsibilities include ensuring scalable, interoperable, and cost-effective solutions that benefit DCC operations and customers.
You will collaborate across delivery, technology, commercial, operational, and regulatory functions to embed device strategy as a key enabler of business and customer outcomes. Your leadership will be vital in holding suppliers accountable for device roadmaps, standards compliance, and innovation.
This role is essential in shaping the future of smart metering devices and supporting national energy transformation.
Responsibilities:
* Device Strategy and Leadership: Define and communicate the vision for smart metering devices, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry standards.
* Team Leadership and Development: Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering innovation and accountability.
* Device Lifecycle Ownership: Oversee all phases from specification to retirement.
* Driving Performance and Compliance: Set expectations for quality and compliance, and ensure adherence.
* Transformational Change: Lead device-related aspects of major transformation programs.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the device function in key forums, influencing strategic direction.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ensure device decisions are integrated across functions.
* Governance and Standards: Lead governance activities and ensure standards are met.
* Supplier Management: Oversee supplier delivery and quality.
* Investment Planning: Shape business cases and investment proposals for device initiatives.
Skills & Experience:
* Leadership experience in device or technology functions within regulated environments.
* Proven ability to lead and develop teams.
* Experience with device or technology transformation projects.
* Strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
* Understanding of business outcomes and value delivery.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
* Experience with governance and compliance frameworks.
* Ability to manage suppliers effectively.
About us:
At Peregrine, we build lasting partnerships and deliver flexible resourcing solutions, helping clients develop their workforce and achieve growth. We offer a range of benefits alongside your salary.
Our culture:
We embrace innovation, learning, and honesty. Our work benefits society, from digital talent development to social mobility initiatives.
Our commitment to diversity:
We champion diversity and inclusion through initiatives that promote social mobility and reduce environmental impact. Our teams are culturally diverse, with over 20 nationalities, and we recruit from varied educational and socioeconomic backgrounds. Our charity partnerships help us continually improve our practices.
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