Global IT&Digital Investment Planning & Portfolio Management Director

Location: Warwick, GB, CV34 6DA

Division: IT UK

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Requisition Number: 62447

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Job Function: Information Technology

At National Grid, our commitment to a cleaner, greener energy future is powered by the dedication and ingenuity of our people. Join our team as Global IT&D Investment Planning & Portfolio Management Director and be a part of something bigger-where your unique skills and passions can make a real difference. Together, we are superpowered.

You will lead the Global IT&D Portfolio Management and Investment Planning function reporting to the Strategy & Transformation CIDO. This team drives transparency, accountability, and an integrated end-end investment planning and portfolio management process with tight alignment to our global regulatory commitments. Working closely with the Global IT&D Delivery Portfolio's and other key functions including Regulatory and Finance to ensure the successful and efficient delivery of National Grid's IT&D portfolio and associated investment plan providing insight into progress, key outcomes, financials, risks and mitigations.

• Manage and improve the Global IT&D investment planning and portfolio management processes
• Provide insight and analysis on the Global IT&D portfolio and investment plan to leadership to support effective decision making
• Coordinate and contribute to the creation and maintenance of short and long term global IT&D investment plans that form the starting point for regulatory submissions
• Provide regular updates on the major IT&D Programs including their latest status, recent successes, risks, key milestones and financial performance
• Provide a framework and insights to support effective investment prioritisation
• Be a subject matter expert on regulatory requirements in the US and UK in relation to investment planning
• Play a key role in providing global regulatory reporting
• Lead improvements to the IT investment approval process, working with other IT&D teams and business area's to simplify processes and templates to improve efficiency while ensuring regulatory compliance
• Be a subject matter expert in the selection, adoption and piloting of portfolio management and investment planning tooling

• Experience managing large & complex portfolios, tracking costs, benefits, outcomes and milestones
• Experience of portfolio management, process improvement and reporting/analytics responsibilities
• Demonstrated ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent leadership, relationship, communication and presentation skills
• Experience working in a regulated industry. Electric and/or gas utility experience preferred
• High level of commercial awareness. For example being able to challenge the costs or benefits associated with an investment
• Experience playing a central role in Regulatory Submissions
• Knowledge of change and delivery methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2 and/or Agile Scrum / SAFe)
• Experience of leading portfolio reporting, benchmarking and analysis techniques

A competitive salary between £80,000 - £95,000 - dependent on capability

As well as your base salary, you will receive a company car or allowance, a bonus of up to 20% of your salary for stretch performance 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 number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, a salary sacrifice technology scheme, support via the employee assistance line and matched charity giving to name a few.

At National Grid, 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 celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.