Head of Energy Management Solutions

OverviewOne of the Largest Suppliers of Low Carbon Energy are looking for a Head of Energy Management Solutions to Lead and Develop the Applications & Digital Team. Here, the team manages the Applications and Digital Systems for various teams including origination, trading, risk management, back office and operations.  You will act as a Technical Expert and Design Lead ensuring developed Energy Management Solution applications are built fit for purpose.You will also have the ability, as part of the wider IT team, to contribute to the IT Strategy and seeing it through to implementation.  Main Responsibilities:Operate and build a team of IT applications & digital specialists to achieve high service levels of application development, maintenance and continuous deliveryCreate and maintain the support model for energy management solutions and manage the UK Energy Management Solutions team out of hours support servicesBeing the subject matter expert to own the applications strategy and roadmap for the energy management / energy operations domain, collaborating with relevant Solution and Enterprise Architects to ensure consistent technical design and architectureCollaborate with relevant internal IT and business functions to deliver the service level expected from the Energy Management Solutions teamMaintain that applications and digital solutions are delivered according to operations expectationMaintain applications and digital solutions are developed and delivered to comply with internal processes and risk frameworksOrchestrate system development and change projects to ensure requirements are met in the most cost-effective manner while minimising associated risksAct as the domain Resource Manager and liaise with appropriate Project Managers / Scrum Masters to ensure that resources are effectively allocated to support delivery of IT projectsContribute to IT strategy, budget planning, objective setting and monitoring, compliance with governance and internal control requirementsAct as the Operational or Strategic Relationship Manager as appropriate with external suppliers in terms of supplier performance on system support, maintenance and deliveryContribute to the development and maintenance of effective Disaster Recovery services and associated testing in order to meet the Company’s Business Continuity requirementsDevelop and maintain appropriate procedures, compliance and service levels monitoring and reportingConduct regular reviews to ensure that applications & digital solutions continue to support business processes, including maintaining an awareness of any impacts from external issues or changesContinually seek ways that IT can improve business effectiveness and operational performance through improved systems and processes that add value to the businessIdentify, research, evaluate and select emerging technologies in order to deliver improvements in system functionality and avoid technical obsolescenceQualifications:Degree or equivalent in Information Technology or Computer Science (or related technical / scientific discipline) – Essential Post Graduate Management qualification, eg MSc, MBA - DesirableAccredited qualification in standard Project Management methodology, eg PRINCE2 – DesirableAppropriate technical qualifications, eg Microsoft, Oracle, TOGAF – DesirableFor more information or to apply for the role please send your CV to;Louis ##### get in touch with any queries on:+44 (0) 203 640 2130The Green Recruitment Company is a specialist recruitment agency that recruits across the environmental and waste management sectors. If this role is not of interest but you are looking for a new opportunity, please contact the named consultant who would be happy to discuss current vacancies in your target area.The Green Recruitment Company is an Employment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.Discipline(s): Digital & Technology, Energy Management, Energy Supply & Trading