Delivery Enablement Manager

• Develop, maintain, and embed a suite of end-to-end delivery processes, procedures, standards, and templates for all activities undertaken within the Assets and Infrastructure Directorate to deliver GNI’s portfolio plan
• Ensure delivery processes are practical, proportionate, and scalable, aligned to the complexity and risk profile of different programmes and projects
• Ensure continuous improvement is central to how the Directorate operates, lessons learned are continuously gathered and used to enhance ways of working
• Working with IT and key stakeholders, develop system solutions to compliment end to end processes
• Assess and develop training and upskilling material on key capital procedures and processes for internal and external resources ensuring a culture of high performance and excellence is embedded in all Directorate activities
• Proactively support portfolio and programme teams at all stages of the lifecycle, from strategic planning through delivery and handover
• Work closely with Asset Delivery Managers to ensure consistent application of delivery controls, milestones, and reporting across the portfolio
• Support the operation of portfolio and programme governance by ensuring delivery processes align with GNI requirements and regulatory expectations
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across Assets & Infrastructure, Finance, Commercial, IT, and Operations to ensure delivery enablement activities are aligned with organisational objectives, while acting as a key point of contact for delivery process queries, guidance, and escalation within the Portfolio Office
• Proven ability to handle complex issues proactively, manage disputes effectively, and find practical solutions under pressure
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex issues to diverse audiences
• Familiarity with project lifecycles, milestones, and programme delivery in infrastructure or similar environments
• Ability to optimise processes in this space, in particular using more effective and efficient delivery approaches suitable to the portfolio of work being delivered
• Lead and motivate specialist teams, driving high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Ability to foster cross-functional collaboration and integrate activities with wider organisational goals
• Perform other such duties that may be required from time to time

• Relevant third level degree, professional qualification or equivalent competence gained through a significant career in a largely similar role
• Minimum 7 years post qualification experience in a related role working in a large scale, complex utility
• Familiarity with project lifecycles, milestones, and programme delivery methodologies in infrastructure or similar environments, in particular optimising same
• Experience in developing system solutions that align with process requirements
• Experience in the development, documenting and embedment of new or updated ways of working
• Ability to lead, develop, and motivate specialist teams, driving high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Proven ability to be an advocate for development and implementation of change – experience of implementing data management processes and/or delivering system improvements/efficiencies
• Experience of the management of 3rd Party Service Providers
• Experience of developing and maintaining effective strategic partnerships with key stakeholders would be an advantage
• You will have strong people management and team skills which will allow you to get the best out of teams and individuals
• You will be a compelling communicator with the ability to influence and motivate others
• You will have a track record of achievement of key results and will have demonstrated ability to accelerate these results through others
• You will have strong decision-making capabilities which is based on strong technical or functional understanding

Experience of developing and maintaining effective strategic partnerships with key stakeholders would be an advantage

• You will be part of an organisation that has a strong commitment to supporting and developing our workforce today and into the future
• You will also have an opportunity to get involved in our ambitious iBelong programme ensuring a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for us all to thrive
• Our Time to Talk Mental Health programme and our wellbeing initiatives ensure we provide support across many areas as you work in our organisation