Innovation and Continuous Improvement Manager

Swindon, England, United Kingdom

12/6/2024

About Us

Sinewave was founded in 2015 with a clear mission from the very start - everything that we do will always be a power for good. Since then, we have gone from a living room start up to a leading force within the energy transformation sector. Not bad, eh!

We are on a mission to help power the future more sustainably. But don't just take our word for it we are the only B-Corp Certified ICP in the world.

Role Purpose: To be responsible for the delivery of multiple technical innovation and change programmes for Sinewave to drive continuous improvement. Acting as the main contact for all large-scale business change and innovation programmes, with a focus on digital, systems and technology advancements.

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage internal programmes, instigating, leading and delivering large-scale change across the organisation supporting business functions with implementation of new systems and processes.
• Identify opportunities for innovation to drive business efficiencies and effectiveness, building and presenting business cases to support recommended changes
• Proactively engage with relevant internal stakeholders to review business impact of proposed changes and ensuring efficient change control methods and processes are utilised to enhance success rate and high engagement from end users.
• Manage and guide the management team through change programmes, tracking and monitoring engagement and success of implementation.
• Create roadmaps of technical improvements, liaising with relevant departments to ensure user guides are created and communicated to enhance consistency in working practices.
• Lead the integration and management of new features and innovations such as AI and automation software, liaising with relevant department leads to identify areas for improvement.
• Proactively review systems and renewal agreements to ensure efficiency and relevance in line with business growth and support in establishment of alternative systems.
• Conduct regular audits and check-ins with newly integrated systems, working with compliance teams to ensure maintenance of our IMS documentation and processes.
• Create and present progress reports, particularly focused on targets and budget controls
• Enhance engagement of end users through effective communications of ideas, plans and progress of change initiatives, including ongoing management of facilitating task forces, collating feedback and collaborating with various departments to ensure changes drive efficiency minimise manual tasks.
• Provide continuous improvement and strategic advice on utilisation of systems and effectiveness of existing vs new products, including supporting in the creation of training and roll out programmes.
• Work closely with our Brand and ESG teams to help lead industry standards and positively promoting Sinewave leading systems and processes.
  
  

Requirements

Core Competencies:

• Proficient in the use of Productivity and Collaboration Software such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint etc. across multiple platforms such as smart phones, tablets, laptops etc.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt communication styles
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to use own initiative as well as work collaboratively as part of a team
• Excellent listening skills with ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Proven competence in IT systems and software
• Strong knowledge and ability to deliver programmes ensuring compatibility and understanding across the team
• Good awareness of the ICP/DNO/IDNO industry
• Agility in challenging situations, with the ability to find appropriate solutions
• Excellent stakeholder management with the ability to work with multiple teams at any one time
• Drive to support the development of other colleagues
• Ability to drive and deliver complex, innovative and timely projects
• Excellent organisation and coordination skills
  
  

Experience and Qualifications:

Overseas equivalents are also accepted. Practical application will be considered in line with any qualifications obtained

• Project Management qualification or equivalent experience (e.g. Prince 2, APM, PMI)
• Change management qualification or equivalent experience
• Driving licence (maximum of 3 points)
• Demonstrative experience in implementing change strategies.
• Demonstrative experience in continuous improvement
• Experience working in the electrical industry (ICP/IDNO/DNO/CPO)
• Proven track record of effectively managing multiple programmes
  
  

Benefits

Benefits

In return for everything you can bring, we can offer you an exciting place to work with a welcoming and friendly workforce. We are a fast-growing, dynamic business and even as our team grows in number, maintaining our company culture is important to us. We want to keep the feeling of being part of a small business alive, no matter how big we get.

Whether you’re based in the HQ in Swindon, field based, or working from home we have a lot to offer:

• The usual stuff - along with a competitive salary, life assurance, we provide enhanced pension contributions matching 5% as standard.
• 25days + Bank Holidays as standard – ensuring you have time to spend with family and friends
• Private Medical - We hope you’ll never need it, but just in case. We offer a fully comprehensive medical scheme that can extend to your family as well.
• Sinewave Academy - Our academy is dedicated to providing you with all the tools and training needed to power your career.
• SinewaveWorx - Our bespoke perks platform getting you discounts and cash back at loads of high street retailers.
  
  

Our perks list is as long as our arm, want to know more please check out here.

Join us

If you think this is the right role for you and you want to be a part of #TeamSinewave, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with a copy of your CV and brief covering letter explaining why this is the role for you.

Sinewave is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. All applications will be reviewed and decisions will be made on merits alone.