Network and Information Systems (NIS) Project Delivery Manager

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations :Glasgow, Perth, Havant and/or Reading

Salary: £59,800 \- £89,900 \+ car /car allowance \+ performance\-related bonus \+ a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Fixed Term Contract OR Secondment \-12months \| Full Time \| Flexible First options available

The Role
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As our NIS Project Delivery Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping and delivering security and resilience initiatives that help protect SSE's critical infrastructure. Leading a team of NIS Physical Security Advisors, you'll work collaboratively across the business to ensure compliance with the Network and Information Systems (NIS) Regulations while creating a culture of continuous improvement, operational excellence and resilience.

Working at the intersection of physical security, regulatory compliance and project delivery, you'll bring people together to drive meaningful outcomes, build capability and ensure our infrastructure locations remain secure, resilient and prepared for the future.

You'll oversee the full project lifecycle, from identifying opportunities and engaging stakeholders through to implementation, assurance and benefit realisation, ensuring solutions meet both business needs and regulatory expectations.

You Will
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• Lead and coordinate the successful delivery of NIS\-related projects and programmes, ensuring outcomes are aligned to business priorities, regulatory requirements and stakeholder needs.


• Develop and maintain project plans, governance documentation, budgets and delivery schedules, creating clarity and structure for successful project execution.


• Partner with colleagues across the business to deliver physical security and resilience improvements, ensuring alignment with Objective E, industry best practice and regulatory obligations.


• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels, acting as a key point of contact and confidently communicating progress, risks and recommendations.


• Proactively identify risks, dependencies and opportunities, working collaboratively with teams to develop effective solutions and mitigation plans.


• Support strong project governance by overseeing budgets, performance measures and compliance requirements while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement.


• Coordinate internal teams, suppliers and contractors, fostering collaboration and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

• Experience leading complex projects or programmes and bringing diverse teams together to achieve successful outcomes.


• A track record of delivering projects within physical security, cyber security, operational technology, utilities, critical infrastructure or similarly regulated environments.


• Strong understanding of project management principles, governance frameworks and delivery methodologies.


• Experience managing budgets, resources, risks and stakeholders while balancing competing priorities.


• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong partnerships and engage a wide range of audiences.


• A collaborative and organised approach, with the confidence to navigate change and drive progress in a fast\-paced environment.


• Experience preparing reports, presenting insights and supporting decision\-making at senior leadership level.

We're keen to hear from individuals who bring transferable experience and a willingness to learn. You may also have:

• Knowledge of the Network and Information Systems (NIS) Regulations.


• Experience delivering physical security improvement programmes.


• Experience within the energy sector or other critical national infrastructure environments.


• Understanding of operational technology (OT), resilience and risk management principles.

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro\-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030\.

Over 14,500 brilliant people work together to power change at SSE. Our Human Resources (integrated Services) teams help make sure they're getting and giving their best. They design the people strategies that make SSE a great place to work. And they empower our teams to meet the demands of our business today, and tomorrow.

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 francesca.palmer@sse.com / 01738 344763 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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