IT Programme Manager
Walton Park| Personal contract (dependent on skills and qualifications)
Full-time
Joint-contribution pension from 6% (12% total) – Enhanced maternity & family leave – Life assurance – HolidayPlus – Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme plus retail and leisure discounts & many more.
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The Programme Manager will lead SGN’s Cyber IT Programme for the duration of the RIIO‑3 (GD3) price control period, within a highly regulated gas distribution environment, ensuring the successful planning, mobilisation, governance, and execution of all Cyber IT‑related change initiatives funded within the GD3 business plan submitted to Ofgem.
We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here’s how you will contribute…
* Own and lead SGN’s Cyber IT Programme across the GD3 (RIIO‑3) period, translating Ofgem‑funded commitments within a highly regulated gas distribution environment into a clear Cyber IT programme vision, benefits model, and structured, deliverable roadmap aligned to SGN’s business plan and regulatory outcomes.
* Establish and operate robust programme governance, decision‑making forums, and delivery controls across the Cyber IT programme, aligned to SGN’s IT and OT change methodologies and organisational standards, leveraging PMO tooling and controls, and providing regular, evidence‑based reporting to the wider Cyber Programme, IT leadership, and regulatory stakeholders as required.
* Manage the multi‑year GD3 Cyber IT programme budget with strong financial discipline, ensuring accurate forecasting, cost control, and clear alignment between expenditure and Ofgem‑approved business plan activities, while providing robust evidence of delivery progress, risks, and value realisation to support regulatory reporting.
* Oversee delivery of multiple Cyber IT‑focused projects using centrally provided project management and business analysis resources, ensuring consistent application of SGN’s hybrid Agile/Waterfall delivery approach, effective programme‑level planning and dependency management, and proactive identification and mitigation of cross‑project and cross‑programme risks and issues.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across Cyber, OT, IT, Data & AI, business domains, transformation programmes, and IT/OT governance, while effectively managing third‑party delivery partners and facilitating collaboration between Product Owners, application teams, and Cyber IT delivery teams to ensure quality, accountability, and value.
* Own and manage Cyber IT‑related enterprise data and system dependencies that interface with major transformation programmes (including Salesforce and Oracle Fusion), ensuring that IT cyber requirements are met and that dependent enterprise processes are supported through appropriate alignment with enterprise architecture, data governance, and platform engineering teams.
* Provide leadership within a matrixed delivery environment, directing centrally provided PMs, BAs, and specialist IT and cyber‑SMEs, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and secure‑by‑design delivery, and offering clear guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to drive delivery excellence across the programme.
What you will need
* Degree in Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience); PRINCE2/MSP/DSDM/ITIL advantageous
* Proven experience leading large‑scale, multi‑year programmes within regulated or infrastructure sectors (utilities, energy, telecoms, transport, etc).
* Understanding of industry standard Cyber Security tooling, comprehension of Security Assurance functions advantageous.
* Strong track record in programme governance, PMO engagement, RAID and dependency management, and structured delivery controls.
* Expertise in financial governance across multi‑year programme budgets.
* Experience working with hybrid Agile/Waterfall delivery frameworks.
* Proven stakeholder management skills, including senior leadership, technical teams, and third‑party partners.
Not sure you meet every requirement?
Research shows some people – particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criterion. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
If this role interests you but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you. You might be just who we’re looking for – now or in the future.
Why SGN?
SGN leads pioneering research and development for a net‑zero energy system. Our innovative technologies are transforming the gas industry while keeping people safe and warm. We are an award‑winning employer, including CCA Gold Awards for Great Places to Work and Inclusivity and Accessibility, and a proud Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant.
If you require any accommodations or support during the application process, reach out to us. We’re here to help ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone.
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