Network Capability Manager

at  UK Power Networks

Reference Number - 79528
This Network Capability Manager will report to the Head of Technology structure)) and will work within the Strategy Regulation and Support Services based in our Ipswich, Fore Hamlet office. You will be a permanent employee.
You will attract a salary of £100,000.00 and a bonus of 10%. This role can also offer blended working after probationary period (6 months) - 3 days in the office and 2 remote
Close Date: 08/09/2024
We also provide the following additional benefits
25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays
Personal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme
Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
Occupational Health support
Switched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products.
Discounted access to sports and social clubs
Employee Assistance Programme.

QUALIFICATIONS:

You will have experience managing Communication Network capability and should hold a degree or equivalent industry qualifications/experience. Also, you will demonstrate experience in the following areas:
Degree in IT or Electrical field or equivalent experience.
Technical Proficiency: knowledge of communications networking:
Telecommunications, DWDM, Optical Transport Networks, SDH
IP network Design, LAN and WAN technologies
Familiarity with on-prem and cloud technologies.
Experience managing technical teams and projects you will mentor, inspire, and lead a team towards achieving strategic goals.
Clearly convey complex IT/OT strategies and systems to a non-technical audience.
Develop strategic plans for infrastructure development that align with our goals.
Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the capability to anticipate potential issues and implement solutions.
Budget Management: Experience in budget management and resource allocation to maximise effectiveness of technology investments.
Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of the regulatory environment impacting OT infrastructure, with an emphasis on compliance and cyber security.
Health & Safety Responsibilities
Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment.
Employees will ensure they understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied.
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You will define and deliver the UKPN Communication Network Strategy. They are accountable for the performance, reliability, and resilience of Corporate and OT networks to meet our needs.
You will manage a team of three network professionals who will design, implement, and support our communication networks in the delivery of this network strategy and provide technical assurance to communication network products and services provided by third party service providers.
Principal Accountabilities