Asset Management Programme Manager

6 Month Contract (Initial)

Hybrid Working

Warwick

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We are happy to be recruiting for one of our high-profile Utilities clients. They are currently looking for an Asset Management Programme Manager to join them for an initial 6-month contract. However, there may be scope for extension or even a more permanent opportunity.

Role Overview:

The Asset Management Programme Manager will manage the team that develops the risk models used to understand the network asset risk of the clients asset portfolio. They will ensure the models appropriately support business decision making and meet regulatory requirements. They will work closely with the regulator (Ofgem), as well as all departments with NGET to ensure our understanding of network risks is consistent and provides a platform for decision making. The range of insights from risk analytics developed by the team will be used to influence asset strategy, planning, and inform senior leaders in NGET and regulators of current and projected asset performance.

This is a new role to lead a new team which will require proven leadership skills in a complex and analytical space. Our vision is to build on our existing risk frameworks with a goal to systematising our whole network view of asset risk. The opportunity to be at the heart of the asset management function to influence the whole asset management plan brings with it a number of opportunities to develop, grow and become a key influencer in the client's transmission business

Responsibilities for the Role:

• Lead and mentor the network risk and modelling team, fostering a culture of collaboration, inquisitiveness, and process excellence.
• Develop a single value framework that will form the basis for our asset investment cost benefit analysis and overall risk and value forecast optimisation.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Network Asset Risk Metrics Methodology, ensuring it meets organisational and regulatory standards.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including industry experts, other network utilities and regulatory bodies, to identify and implement best practices in asset risk and value modelling and management.
• Position the network risk and modelling team with NGET as the heart of asset risk and modelling and value assessment to provide a data service that supports decision making and prioritisation across the entire investment delivery and asset management value chain
• Drive initiatives that enhance the team's capabilities and methodologies, ensuring alignment with the latest technological advancements and industry trends.
• Ensure the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of model outputs to support strategic asset investment justification and decision-making processes by maintaining a development roadmap. Be the product owner for implementation of all asset risk models, value frameworks and associated IT systems
• Prepare and present reports to senior management and stakeholders, communicating complex modelling concepts and findings in an accessible manner.
• Collaborate with other departments to seek integration of risk modelling insights into broader asset management strategies and processes

Knowledge & Experience Required:

• Proven experience in asset management, risk management and modelling within an asset intensive sector, with a track record of leading teams and projects.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities, with experience in presenting complex information to diverse audiences.
• Familiarity with asset management principles, methodologies, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Proficiency in modelling software and decision support tools, with a strong understanding of data analysis techniques.

Location:

This is a hybrid working role, with a requirement to work from the clients Warwick office at least 2 days a week.

Working hours:

Standard working hours with some flex where required.

If you feel that this is a role that would suit you then please apply today.

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