Base Location: For this role, we require successful applicants to be based from one of our Scottish locations – Glasgow, Perth, Inverness or Aberdeen.
Salary: £50,100 - £75,100 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role
As a Product Owner within the Project Services Centre of Excellence (CoE) at SSEN Transmission, you’ll take ownership of the systems and digital products that support the delivery of our large capital projects. With a £30bn investment programme by 2030, your role will be vital in ensuring we meet our Net Zero commitments and deliver the infrastructure Scotland and the UK need. This is your opportunity to lead innovative product development in a high impact, purpose driven environment. Working across Onshore, Offshore and Development project teams, you’ll drive system adoption and shape the tools that underpin the success of our projects.
You will
- Define and deliver the vision and roadmap for key systems used in managing our capital project portfolio, such as IPM and any future project services systems.
- Work closely with business and technical stakeholders to translate needs into prioritised development backlogs, ensuring value delivery at every stage.
- Act as the voice of the customer, driving product evolution through feedback, performance evaluation and continuous improvement.
- Lead system adoption, training, and engagement across the business to ensure products are fully embedded and delivering their intended impact.
- Manage the full product lifecycle – from strategic planning and design to delivery, maintenance and change management.
You have
- Proven experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager ideally in large infrastructure, utilities, or engineering environments.
- Strong understanding of agile methodologies and experience working in agile delivery teams.
- A strategic mindset with the ability to translate business goals into product roadmaps and technology solutions.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, able to influence at all levels and across functions.
- Experience managing complex systems and driving user adoption across large or distributed organisations.
About SSE
SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.
SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.
Flexible benefits to fit your life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact louise.markwick@sse.com / 01738 351 671 to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
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