Transformation Lead (Black Belt)

Transformation Lead (Black Belt)

ScottishPower HQ Glasgow (Hybrid)

Salaryup to 69000 up to20% bonuscar allowanceprivate medical & other excellent benefits

Fulltime permanent position (happy to talk flexible working)

Closing date- 26thof June 2026

Help us create a better future quicker

The IPP(Integrated Planning & Performance)function provides central leadership for continuous improvement and change across SP Energy Networks enabling delivery of strategic plans and regulatory commitments. Operating at an enterprise level the team ensures that transformation activity is alignedprioritisedand governed effectively to maximise organisational performance and customer outcomes.

This role sits within the IPP central function and works across all directorates to shape and assure the organisations portfolio of improvement and transformation initiatives. The rolefocusseson enterprise alignmentgovernanceand capability rather than local delivery.

The IPPBlack Beltleads and enables enterprise-wide change and continuous improvement ensuring that initiatives are aligned to strategic priorities and deliver measurable value. The role shapesprioritisesand provides oversight of transformation activity across the organisation working with senior stakeholders to ensure initiatives are effectively designedgovernedand embedded.

What youll be doing

• Support prioritisation and alignment of change initiatives to strategic and RIIO objectives
• Provide governanceoversightand assurance across the transformation portfolio
• Lead or oversee high-value complex initiatives requiring enterprise coordination
• Establish and embed standards frameworks and best practice for improvement and change
• Ensure benefits are clearly definedtrackedand sustained
• Influence and challenge senior stakeholders to align on priorities and sequencing
• Coach and support Business Black Belts and improvement leads
• Build organisational capability in continuous improvement and change management

What youll bring

• Previously accredited or willing to work towards certifications as;
  • Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and
  • Prosci Change Practitioner and
  • Agile Scrum Master

• Knowledge of energy sector is preferable
• Proven ability to implement change in a complex multi-national organisation
• Able to set stretch goals & deadlines aligned with business and customer priorities
• Able to empower and encourage development of individuals and project teams
• Challenge status quos and champion continuous improvement
• Model professionalism and positive mindset; being transparent ethical authentic honest and operating with integrity in all interactions
• Comfortable leading the conversation in subject matters outside comfort-zone
• Able to see the bigger picture and activity alignment with strategic business goals
• Collaborate across the business to build great teams with positive working
• relationships based on trust and mutual respect
• Maintain a wide diverse inclusive network to help develop ideas and facilitate innovation to meet business goals
• Approach problem solving with curiosity and an agile mindset making decisions
• quickly and accurately to find innovative solutions aligned with business strategy
• Proactive in seeking out opportunities anticipating problems and implementing actions to mitigate risks
• Set and expect high standards of performance of self & others using collaborative ways of working to ensure excellence in outputs
• Able to demonstrate achievement of measurable business impacts or results
• Able to manage conflicting requirements and demonstrate resilience to deliver project outcomes and results within tight project deadlines
• Familiar with the use of data and digitalisation to maximise operational efficiency
• Able to undertake occasional travel to other SP Energy Networks locations

MinimumCriteria

• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline or equivalent practical experience

• Accreditation in change management or business improvementmethodologypreferred

• Demonstrable experience applying change management agile Lean Six Sigma or other structured improvement methodologies in a complex environment

• Proven experience leading business improvement or transformation initiatives and delivering measurable outcomes

• Experience managing and influencing stakeholders at an enterprise level including across multiple directorates

• Experience of planningprioritisingand delivering initiatives in line with strategic objectives

• Evidence of working across organisational boundariesleveragingresources outside of direct control

Whatsin it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually you can also enjoya number ofother benefits. With our pension schemewelldouble match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower we believeitsthelittle thingswe do in life that makea big difference. From helping you look after your familys wellbeing save for your future and take personal steps for climate action our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world today and tomorrow.

Thatswhy our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave

• Holiday Purchase perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave

• Share Schemes

• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding

• Technology Vouchers save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases

• Electric Vehicle Schemes to help you transition to green/clean driving

• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans

• Healthcare benefit optionsincluding:Dental Insurance Private Medical Insurance Health CashPlanand annual Health Assessments

• Life Assurance (4x salary)

• Access toSavesmartfinancial wellbeing support

• Plusshopping leisure restaurant and gym discounts and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group one of the worlds largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland North Wales and in theNorth Westof England. Weoperateover 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system.Itsa role that puts us right at the heart of Scotlands ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. Andweretaking it very seriously.Wereinvesting >5.5 billion into our transmission network directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals in a global organisation.