Location Intelligence Platform Manager - NESO
25 days ago
Wokingham
National Energy System Operator (NESO) recognises the potential of bright and talented individuals and we encourage you to join us as Great Britains energy system undergoes an ambitious exciting and vital transformation. Together with industry we are creating a cleaner more sustainable energy future. Were now looking for a Location Intelligence Platform Manager. The purpose of this role is to drive the strategy delivery and management of our modern Geospatial and Location Intelligence platform and practices establishing a streamlined platform to deliver outcomes for customers and stakeholders. This role is accountable for adopting modern platform engineering practices removing technical debt and delivering platform services that enable efficient delivery by reducing cognitive load on teams. The role in collaboration with the Enterprise Architect defines the future pathway for these platforms. The individual designs improves and manages the operating model for these platforms ensuring solutions meet business requirements follow best practices and adhere to quality standards. As part of the technical leaders for DD&T this role requires collaboration with other technical leaders to create a seamless service for the organisation. It involves creating strong partnerships with technology providers and other service partners. Reporting to the Senior Delivery Manager this leadership role focuses on creating a strong foundational service that drives NESOs operational resilience security and digital-first approach. The role is crucial in driving reputation critical delivery and strategy for digital data and technology in NESO and with customers. As the first line of assurance on the platform the individual manages risks and mitigation plans to maintain stable and resilient platforms. The role includes line management accountability developing leaders diverse teams and strong people management practices. It also requires making astute commercial decisions and understanding IT financial management. The successful candidate will provide thought leadership and a structured approach to drive a digital-first mindset bringing modern thinking and understanding of digital trends. This role combines technology breadth and depth strategic vision strong team management influence and relationship management The role will be based in the UK (Wokingham or Warwick) will require travel to NESOs other offices in Wokingham Warwick London and Glasgow. We continue to offer hybrid working from office and home and are open to full time and part time applicants as well as flexible working arrangements. • Ensure platform services are reliable stable future-proof and accessible to all DevSecOps product teams and the wider organisation., • Make commercially technically and operationally sound decisions consistent with the DD&T strategy., • Develop and deliver modern integration and customer platforms in alignment with the Enterprise Architect., • Formulate the platform vision and roadmap in collaboration with the Architecture team Senior Delivery Managers Product Manager and other technical leaders., • Design and implement a streamlined operating model for the platform ensuring it is suitable scalable and adaptable., • Work with other technical leaders to provide a seamless service to the organisation and promote collaboration innovation and excellence., • Enable and educate delivery teams on best practices for the platform to ensure adoption reliability and quality of releases., • Implement and enforce coding standards best practices and design patterns., • Build strong relationships with technology partners and other service providers., • Provide first-line assurance on the platforms managing risks and mitigation plans., • Lead manage and develop a diverse team of platform experts fostering a culture of learning growth and performance., • Make smart commercial decisions and demonstrate a solid understanding of IT financial management., • Adopt modern platform engineering practices to improve security compliance costs and time-to-business value., • Stay current with platform trends and identify opportunities for improvement and innovation., • Champion platform usage across the business leading training sessions and developing documentation., • Conduct regular system audits manage the change control process and establish governance and best practices for platform usage., • Provide technical leadership guidance and mentoring to the team. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate the following skills: • Knowledge of platform engineering principles and practices such as DevSecOps continuous integration and delivery infrastructure as code microservices and cloud-native architectures., • Knowledge of integration of ESRI with customer platforms like Salesforce MuleSoft or other technologies., • Skills in designing developing testing deploying and maintaining scalable secure and reliable platform solutions., • Track record of managing issues effectively during priority incidents., • Ability to create a performance-driven culture in the team including 3rd parties., • Commercial astuteness when dealing with 3rd parties and ability to manage costs effectively., • Skills in managing platform services like site reliability engineering backup and recovery disaster recovery configuration management and security management., • Skills in leading and managing a team of platform engineers., • Skills in communicating and collaborating effectively with various stakeholders., • Skills in troubleshooting technical issues and resolving problems. Mandatory Criteria • Degree in Management Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent management-based digital data or technology-specific industry experience., • Experience working with ESRI knowledge of Location Intelligence platforms (ESRI Precisely GeoServer etc) in a complex enterprise setting including database design web services definition and delivery and complex integration experience in technical leadership roles managing teams effectively and working with senior stakeholders., • NSV Security clearance is required along with the ability to maintain this clearance., • Demonstrable experience in shifting to modern technology practices and adapting to change. As well as your base salary you will receive a bonus of up to 15% of your salary for stretch performance 28 days annual leave as standard and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and professional success. From a competitive salary to flexible work arrangements we promote your work-life balance. Enjoy fit for purpose wellbeing and lifestyle offerings ongoing skill development aligned to our Purpose and Values and be part of a supportive community that values your individuality and where you can belong. National Energy System Operator (NESO) has a key role to play in tackling climate change by transitioning GBs electricity system to net zero. We already operate the fastest decarbonising electricity system in the world with an ambition for zero carbon power operation by 2030 when there is sufficient renewable generation. We are also providing advice to the Government on achieving a decarbonised power system by 2030. So join the energy transformation and help shape the future. Your energy our future together. About The National Energy System Operator (NESO) In Autumn of 2024 the ESO transitioned to National Energy System Operator or NESO for short. Previously denoted as the Future System Operator (or FSO) the new National Energy System Operator is the independent body responsible for planning Great Britains electricity and gas networks and operating the electricity system. The ESO including all of its existing roles are now at the heart of the new National Energy System Operator. As NESO we will build on our existing roles capabilities and ways of working significantly to create an organisation the energy system and its users need. Our new capabilities will enable us to look across vectors including electricity natural gas and hydrogen and crucially consider the trade-offs between them. The organisation is set up as a public corporation with its own Board of independent directors with complete operational independence from government the regulator and any and all commercial interest. As was the ESO NESO will be licenced and regulated by Ofgem through price control agreements and obligated to identify optimal solutions to system operations and planning in the most sustainable affordable and secure way for all. The time to deliver is now. As part of our team you wont just be touching the lives of almost everyone in Great Britain youll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come. We work towards the highest standards in everything we do including how we support value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. ___ We work towards the highest standards in everything we do including how we support value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. National Energy System Operator (NESO) recognises the potential of bright and talented individuals and we encourage you to join us as Great Britains energy system undergoes an ambitious exciting and vital transformation. Together with industry we are creating a cleaner more sustainable energy future. Were now looking for a Location Intelligence Platform Manager. The purpose of this role is to drive the strategy delivery and management of our modern Geospatial and Location Intelligence platform and practices establishing a streamlined platform to deliver outcomes for customers and stakeholders. This role is accountable for adopting modern platform engineering practices removing technical debt and delivering platform services that enable efficient delivery by reducing cognitive load on teams. The role in collaboration with the Enterprise Architect defines the future pathway for these platforms. The individual designs improves and manages the operating model for these platforms ensuring solutions meet business requirements follow best practices and adhere to quality standards. As part of the technical leaders for DD&T this role requires collaboration with other technical leaders to create a seamless service for the organisation. It involves creating strong partnerships with technology providers and other service partners. Reporting to the Senior Delivery Manager this leadership role focuses on creating a strong foundational service that drives NESOs operational resilience security and digital-first approach. The role is crucial in driving reputation critical delivery and strategy for digital data and technology in NESO and with customers. As the first line of assurance on the platform the individual manages risks and mitigation plans to maintain stable and resilient platforms. The role includes line management accountability developing leaders diverse teams and strong people management practices. It also requires making astute commercial decisions and understanding IT financial management. The successful candidate will provide thought leadership and a structured approach to drive a digital-first mindset bringing modern thinking and understanding of digital trends. This role combines technology breadth and depth strategic vision strong team management influence and relationship management The role will be based in the UK (Wokingham or Warwick) will require travel to NESOs other offices in Wokingham Warwick London and Glasgow. We continue to offer hybrid working from office and home and are open to full time and part time applicants as well as flexible working arrangements. • Ensure platform services are reliable stable future-proof and accessible to all DevSecOps product teams and the wider organisation., • Make commercially technically and operationally sound decisions consistent with the DD&T strategy., • Develop and deliver modern integration and customer platforms in alignment with the Enterprise Architect., • Formulate the platform vision and roadmap in collaboration with the Architecture team Senior Delivery Managers Product Manager and other technical leaders., • Design and implement a streamlined operating model for the platform ensuring it is suitable scalable and adaptable., • Work with other technical leaders to provide a seamless service to the organisation and promote collaboration innovation and excellence., • Enable and educate delivery teams on best practices for the platform to ensure adoption reliability and quality of releases., • Implement and enforce coding standards best practices and design patterns., • Build strong relationships with technology partners and other service providers., • Provide first-line assurance on the platforms managing risks and mitigation plans., • Lead manage and develop a diverse team of platform experts fostering a culture of learning growth and performance., • Make smart commercial decisions and demonstrate a solid understanding of IT financial management., • Adopt modern platform engineering practices to improve security compliance costs and time-to-business value., • Stay current with platform trends and identify opportunities for improvement and innovation., • Champion platform usage across the business leading training sessions and developing documentation., • Conduct regular system audits manage the change control process and establish governance and best practices for platform usage., • Provide technical leadership guidance and mentoring to the team. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate the following skills: • Knowledge of platform engineering principles and practices such as DevSecOps continuous integration and delivery infrastructure as code microservices and cloud-native architectures., • Knowledge of integration of ESRI with customer platforms like Salesforce MuleSoft or other technologies., • Skills in designing developing testing deploying and maintaining scalable secure and reliable platform solutions., • Track record of managing issues effectively during priority incidents., • Ability to create a performance-driven culture in the team including 3rd parties., • Commercial astuteness when dealing with 3rd parties and ability to manage costs effectively., • Skills in managing platform services like site reliability engineering backup and recovery disaster recovery configuration management and security management., • Skills in leading and managing a team of platform engineers., • Skills in communicating and collaborating effectively with various stakeholders., • Skills in troubleshooting technical issues and resolving problems. Mandatory Criteria • Degree in Management Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent management-based digital data or technology-specific industry experience., • Experience working with ESRI knowledge of Location Intelligence platforms (ESRI Precisely GeoServer etc) in a complex enterprise setting including database design web services definition and delivery and complex integration experience in technical leadership roles managing teams effectively and working with senior stakeholders., • NSV Security clearance is required along with the ability to maintain this clearance., • Demonstrable experience in shifting to modern technology practices and adapting to change. As well as your base salary you will receive a bonus of up to 15% of your salary for stretch performance 28 days annual leave as standard and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and professional success. From a competitive salary to flexible work arrangements we promote your work-life balance. Enjoy fit for purpose wellbeing and lifestyle offerings ongoing skill development aligned to our Purpose and Values and be part of a supportive community that values your individuality and where you can belong. National Energy System Operator (NESO) has a key role to play in tackling climate change by transitioning GBs electricity system to net zero. We already operate the fastest decarbonising electricity system in the world with an ambition for zero carbon power operation by 2030 when there is sufficient renewable generation. We are also providing advice to the Government on achieving a decarbonised power system by 2030. So join the energy transformation and help shape the future. Your energy our future together. About The National Energy System Operator (NESO) In Autumn of 2024 the ESO transitioned to National Energy System Operator or NESO for short. Previously denoted as the Future System Operator (or FSO) the new National Energy System Operator is the independent body responsible for planning Great Britains electricity and gas networks and operating the electricity system. The ESO including all of its existing roles are now at the heart of the new National Energy System Operator. As NESO we will build on our existing roles capabilities and ways of working significantly to create an organisation the energy system and its users need. Our new capabilities will enable us to look across vectors including electricity natural gas and hydrogen and crucially consider the trade-offs between them. The organisation is set up as a public corporation with its own Board of independent directors with complete operational independence from government the regulator and any and all commercial interest. As was the ESO NESO will be licenced and regulated by Ofgem through price control agreements and obligated to identify optimal solutions to system operations and planning in the most sustainable affordable and secure way for all. The time to deliver is now. As part of our team you wont just be touching the lives of almost everyone in Great Britain youll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come. We work towards the highest standards in everything we do including how we support value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be.