Client Compute Senior Product Owner

Reading, England, United Kingdom

12/12/2024

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

About The Role

Base Location: Havant or Reading

Salary: £63,000 - £94,400 + car allowance + performance-related bonus and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

As the Product Owner within End User Services, Group Technology Services you will be responsible for the Client Compute Product roadmap. You will be working with senior business stakeholders and our external Partners to provide the End User Services that meet the customer needs. A vital part of this role is an in depth knowledge of EUS Technologies and be the authority on product decisions

Key Responsibility

• Build and maintain a clearly understood Client Compute Product roadmap that is strategically aligned and reflects the customers' needs and captures the imagination of the business and technology.
• Responsible for defining the Client Computing services within End User Services; including Device Management, End Point Security, Application Lifecycle Management, Printing and Site & Meeting Room IT
• Effectively communicate both technical and end user business change to senior stakeholders.
• Responsible for both SSE internal and external teams to transform service and deliver backlog.
• Own the budget and financial planning for the Client Compute Services.
  
  

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

• A Proven track record of working in enterprise end-user computing environments and leading technical teams relating to the deployment and management of devices and applications in cloud-based / hybrid environments.
• In depth knowledge of End User hardware, Windows, MAC Operating systems, Microsoft managed desktop and Device Management.
• Understanding of Microsoft products; including Intune, Configuration Manager, Active Directory / Azure AD and related technologies for the management of corporate Windows, Android and Apple devices.
• Skilled in communicating product roadmaps, prioritising features based on business value and user impact. Ability to work with end users, architects and technical teams to evolve the client computing service to meet SSE's requirements.
• Extensive experience in Third party Management and contract negotiations.
  
  

About Our Business

SSE IT underpins the technology needs of all the different businesses that make up the SSE group. From emerging technologies to data and analytics to cyber security - we power SSE's growth and enable it to generate value, while keeping it secure. As a trusted business partner that helps SSE lead in a low carbon world, we are proud of our service. Working for SSE IT is all about equipping SSE for now and the future.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

Further actions

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact David.Brickell@sse.com / 01738 275 846.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.