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Heading up the development of security solutions with a huge focus on NIS compliance and adherence to NCSC CAF guidelines. Key technology focus areas around security monitoring, threat and vulnerability management, asset management, identity and access management, intrusion detection and secure by design principles.

Responsible for infrastructure and application delivery to Scottish Power Renewables and Energy Management businesses.

Two year international assignment responsible for delivery of key software applications and telecommunication services to the Avangrid Renewables business. This involved local, national and internationally driven pipeline items, covering SAP, XML, GIS, Document Management and WAN telecommunication services to existing Onshore and emerging Offshore US businesses.Key activities and responsibilities included:People Management: Management, direction and co-ordination of 4 FTE’s, following all performance management and development framework activities. Role also included the management of contractors working on various capital programs.Financial Budget Management: Management of both CAPEX and OPEX IT expenditure within approved Renewables US budgets. Contract management and RFP process diligence to ensure best value derived for Avangrid Renewables business. Responsible for delivery of $650,000 OPEX savings on telecommunications contracts (2017).Portfolio Delivery: Managed the planning and delivery of the programs and projects for US Renewables using group wide tools and methods (SAP/Clarity), adhering to business requirements, budget and timescales. The role also involved close working relationships with Sistemas colleagues in Spain to ensure accurate business/functional requirements capture, technical specification documentation, software development via Spanish software factories, user acceptance testing and structured handover to local Operational Support teams.Stakeholder Engagement: The role required regular liaison and IT update meetings with director level stakeholders in the US Renewables business, Avangrid wide IT team and Iberdrola Global head of Renewables IT.