Technology Project Lead – Digital Transformation (Energy & Utilities)

Talan is seeking an experienced Technology Project Lead to deliver complex Digital Transformation programmes across the Energy and Utilities sector. The successful candidate will lead Smart Grid Operational Technology (OT) Cloud Data and AI initiatives supporting the modernisation of transmission distribution and enterprise technology environments.

The role requires strong programme leadership stakeholder management and practical experience of utility operations OT/IT integration and modern grid technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end digital transformation programmes from initiation through to operational handover.
• Deliver Smart Grid Grid Modernisation SCADA ADMS DERMS and Digital Substation initiatives.
• Manage Cloud Data AI and enterprise technology transformation programmes.
• Establish programme governance budgets schedules and executive reporting.
• Lead OT/IT integration across operational and enterprise systems.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams vendors and senior client stakeholders.

Technical Experience

Candidates should demonstrate experience across several of the following areas:

• Digital Utility Transformation: Smart Grid Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Network Management Asset Management and Customer Transformation.
• Operational Technology: SCADA ADMS DMS EMS DERMS OMS Distribution and Substation Automation.
• Cloud Data & AI: Azure and/or AWS Enterprise Data Platforms AI/Generative AI Predictive Analytics and Digital Twins.
• Enterprise Systems: OT/IT integration SAP PM IBM Maximo Hexagon GIS MDMS Outage Management Systems and Enterprise Integration platforms.

Industry Knowledge

Experience with utility communication protocols and industry standards is highly desirable including IEC 61850 (Digital Substations GOOSE communications and SCL engineering) IEC/104 DNP3 Modbus OPC-UA and IEC 62443 .

Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science Information Technology or a related discipline.

Desirable

• Masters degree and certifications such as PMP PRINCE2 Agile Scrum SAFe TOGAF ITIL Microsoft Azure or AWS.

Experience

• 12 years delivering technology or digital transformation programmes.
• 5 years within the energy utilities transmission or distribution sectors.
• Proven experience leading Smart Grid SCADA OT/IT or Digital Utility programmes.
• Experience delivering Cloud Data and AI initiatives within regulated utility environments.
• Strong leadership stakeholder management and multi-vendor programme delivery experience.

Additional Information :

#TalanUK

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1