Systems Engineering Manager

at  Data Communications Company

We are Smart DCC
Together we’re building a greener tomorrow
Connecting every home and business to a single, secure smart meter network is a huge undertaking. So you can imagine the scale – and variety – and opportunities for the people who’ll help us do it.
The role
Systems Engineering Manager with Smart DCC
London or Manchester
Competitive Salary plus benefits
Role
An opportunity to join our fantastic Engineering team here in DCC and make a real difference by bringing your Systems Engineering experience to deliver the next generation Smart Meter and IoT Ecosystem.
Reporting directly to the Head of Engineering In Life Change, you be accountable for developing, maintaining the key system engineering policies, principles, framework and artefacts and direct, coach and support project teams in how best to align with DCCs’ System Engineering adopted INCOSE framework standards and
Working alongside the Technical Delivery Leads and DCC architects you will drive adoption of the INCOSE Systems Engineering framework by engaging with and influencing key project stakeholders in the value that systems engineering will bring to DCC customers.
You will be responsible for helping us develop our existing Enterprise Architecture tooling, leveraging your ArchiMate/UML skills to help us deliver an agile enterprise architecture fit for future.
We would like you to be familiar with INCOSE certification and if not already certified be on the path to ASEP certification as a minimum.
You will be empowered to shape the adoption of Systems Engineering within DCC. Working with the Technical Management Team you will have the freedom to create and adopt policies to shape this role to ensure we deliver maximum value for DCC and our customers.
This role is a hybrid working model (2 days office based, 3 days remote based per week) and attendance in London, Manchester or Nottingham DCC offices will be required to attend Team workshops

A few of the things you be doing

• Responsible for the evolution of Systems Engineering principles, artefacts, processes and framework in DCC
• Responsible for evolving the SEMS/SEMP as the various projects evolves through the DCCs’ System Engineering Life Cycle.
• Responsible for coaching all actors (internal and external) involved with the delivering of engineering artefacts into DCCs’ chosen Enterprise Tool (Bizzdesign) using ArchiMate/UML
• Responsible for evolving the Way-of-Working in DCC to streamline System Engineering adoption and improve the quality of delivered artefacts.
• Working collaboratively, ensure that the SE model aligns with DCC’s Portfolio and Assurance towers to drive best practices and reduce complexity.
• Work with the Technical Delivery Leads to assure the System Engineering artefacts and ensuring they can pass the DCC Governance.
• Be the critical point of contact for everything related to Systems Engineering delivery in DCC and provide guidance, mentoring and advice to the business.
• Support the administration function in ensuring that the right SE training is identified and delivered by the relevant training partners.

A few of the things we are looking for.

• It’s very important that you are a team player and can demonstrate our DCC values of “Making a Difference, “Being Accountable” and “Acting with Integrity”
• Demonstrable experience in a large to medium scale System Engineering implementation and a critical thinker.
• Experience in the adoption and transformation of new standards across organisations.
• Understanding standards-based Systems Engineering, e.g., ISO 15288 / INCOSE Systems Engineering handbook.
• Experience in leading and managing Engineering matrix teams across multi-technology, multi-party solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to various stakeholder groups, including non-technical audiences.
• Able to see and articulate the bigger picture, but also capable of delving into the detail where necessary.
• Experience in enterprise modelling, e.g., ArchiMate and UML.
• Experience in Governance of System Engineering artefacts.

CAPITA OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

The parent company, Capita Plc*, are a leading UK provider of technology enabled business services. We’re supporting and improving the lives of millions of people every day and we can only do this with the right people in place, working towards a shared goal. We encourage an open, honest working environment where everyone can be true to themselves, and people are valued for their differences. We’re always challenging each other to learn and improve, because we know when we work together, we can deliver better outcomes. We work across such a huge range of businesses and sectors, that you’ll have the opportunity to grow and develop your career in any number of directions. You’ll also become part of a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative, and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do deliver. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.
Smart together
Our values and behaviours
Make a difference
We believe in our purpose. Together, we work as one team, always looking for ways to improve and support DCC’s role in a low-carbon future.
Act with integrity
We treat everyone with kindness, consideration and respect. We keep our promises to our customers. And if something doesn’t feel right, we speak up.
Be accountable
You can depend on our word. We’re clear about our roles and we take the initiative, while respecting the processes we have in place.
Rewards & Benefits
Get perks that work
Personal Development
Our training and development opportunities help you be your best self – from regular 1-2-1s all the way up to professional qualifications.
Group income protection
Provides a continuous income if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury for more than 26 weeks.
Pension Plans
Our Capita Choice partners will match the salary contributions you make to your pension up to 5%, depending on your plan and time with us.
Flexible Holidays
Need more time off? Increase your standard 25 days of leave by buying extra to rest, spend time with family or satisfy your wanderlust.
Cycle to Work Scheme
We’re big on keeping things green. If you want to cycle to work, we’ll loan you the gear through salary sacrifice to make it tax-efficient.
Flexible working
As we all transition to a new normal, we can help you find the hybrid working pattern that suits you and your team best.
Additional Benefits
Add more to your core
Unmind
Travel season ticket loan
Bonus
Medical cash plans
Life cover
Charity days
Childcare vouchers
Health screening
RAC discount
Vision Express discounts
Mobile phone discounts
Discounted gym membership
Retail and leisure discount

Please refer the Job description for details