Job Information
National Grid Deputy Director Commercial in London, United Kingdom
About Us
National Grid have established a new business unit, Strategic Infrastructure (SI), intended to be a world class project delivery organisation. It is expected that this organisation will receive more work overtime as the government makes decisions on the future grid infrastructure projects which are needed to deliver the transition to net zero.
In creating the ASTI regime, Ofgem also introduced a new separate ASTI licence for transmission operators, with conditions which prioritised on time delivery as well as efficiency and outputs. This new licence was enacted in August 2023, and requires a transformed approach to regulatory approval. There are still several aspects of the regulatory framework which have yet to be finalised but the core provisions – intended to create a strong incentive for progress over perfection - are already enabling the TOs to proceed at pace.
About The Role
As Deputy Director Commercial you will be responsible for ensuring that there is a coherent commercial strategy across the portfolio and end-to-end management of commercial within projects. You will need to lead a major transformation to enhance commercial capability within the business, particularly for non-commercial leaders in project roles. This will require you to have a strong track record of achieving commercial outcomes, credibility with the supplier base and with commercial colleagues and excellent influencing skills.
The postholder will need to demonstrate the highest standards of integrity, personal accountability and leadership. They will need to be a strong strategic thinker who is also able to be practical and pragmatic and who is motivated to deliver long term outcomes. They will need to be able to deliver through others, being a powerful and credible voice whilst ultimately respecting the primacy and accountability of the project leader.
Key Accountabilities
As part of this critical role your accountabilities will include:
Developing and implementing the commercial strategy for Strategic Infrastructure.
Supporting and challenging senior project leaders to own their commercial outcomes.
Ensuring end-to-end commercial management in each project, and at portfolio level.
Transforming commercial capability through equipping project leaders with commercial skills.
Leading the commercial profession within SI, assuring standards, and developing as thriving community of practice.
Leading the relationship with corporate procurement and support them to achieve the step change in capacity and capability which the portfolio will require.
Shaping the conversation with the supply chain, communicating our commercial vision to suppliers, and ensuring we are listening to their feedback as we develop the models.
Working with the Portfolio Office team to ensure that governance, record-keeping, and assurance are good enough to meet commercial and legal requirements.
About You
We are looking for experienced candidates who possess the following:
Strong senior leadership skills.
Impact and authority as a commercial leader, including a track record of personal delivery of commercial outcomes.
Experience in leading in complex matrixed organisations, able to quickly build effective partnerships with others around the business at all levels and able to manage a virtual team.
The ability to influence and challenge internal and external senior stakeholders, gain credibility quickly, inspire trust and confidence.
Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to own and proactively manage external relationships.
More Information
Closing Date: 27/06/2024
Location: London (Hybrid working)
Hiring Manager: Julie Taylor - Director of Asset Management Commercial (SI)
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 based on 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.
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