Technology Partner

Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Technology Partner, based in Aberdeen.

Responsibilities:
* Maintain an outline UK Technology vision/strategy, identifying goals necessary for research and development.
* Through engagement with the wider business, system stakeholders, and Company R&D entities formulate and track delivery of a UK federated Technology Roadmap
* Support the TDI Manager in Coordination of the TDI Steering & Validation Committee,
* On behalf of company's prepare and maintain in close cooperation with asset stakeholders, the annual Asset Stewardship SE08 - Technology Deployment Submission in support of obligations under the NSTA Strategy (13 & 14 - to deploy new, emerging, and existing technology to optimum effect), and contained with the Technology Roadmap.
* Lead the deployment of identified Technology solutions (with IS, the Assets and OneTech teams as necessary) - including the physical design and applied application of RAS solutions
* Conduct research and identify technological trends to achieve company's Strategic Priorities, a competitive advantage, or benefits for the Company
* Develop a UK Technology Strategy (leveraging 3rd party engagement where necessary), which includes:
o 8x Categories as defined by SE08 Technology Deployment Submission
o Net Zero
o Digital
* Deploy an affiliate technology governance model, a transparent process for Technology Management that ensures business ownership, whilst capturing TRL (Technology Readiness Level) progression levels aligned to identified asset savings
* Steer investment and budget for TEC with the TDI and IS team to ensure maximum efficiencies are achieved without negative impact on the business.
* Create internal development and deployment proposals for technologies, ensuring they are costed with clear delivery milestones and KPIs to ensure value for the Company.
* Develop proposals to secure external funding (NZTC, Innovate UK, etc) for identified Company Technology Projects
* Build and maintain strong partnering relationships with all Internal & External stakeholders necessary to achieve delivery against the UK Technology Strategy.
* Ensure awareness of and promote the use of technological assets and industry trends to provide insight and opportunities for enhancing internal services for employees and clients/partners/supply chain.
* Collaborate with TDI leads on communication plans, promote TDI activities across the affiliate to build knowledge, awareness, and alignment.
* Work in partnership with key stakeholders across the company to implement technology strategies, aligning technological resources with the company's short and long-term needs.
The role will build a network (Company and External) of Technology providers and landscape investors and influencer to ensure that company is appraised, and able to efficiently valorise the deployment of new technologies.

Experience & Qualifications:
* Excellent interpersonal skills are required with the ability to effectively influence stakeholder relationships,
* An organised mindset, methodical and able to handle ambiguity whilst multi-tasking scopes,
* Behavioural skills: self-motivated, autonomy, open-mindedness, adaptability, achievement orientated, team player
* Ability to work independently on own initiative and to contribute as part of a team
* A proven track record of being a team player with leadership potential
* Capacity to manage complex projects and activities.
* The job holder must be qualified to degree level in a STEM subject, with significant years of Industry experience
* The ability to explain and present complex technical material to both technical and non-technical audiences at all levels.
* Wide career exposure to several technical disciplines (Core Discipline, Development Architecture, or R&D)
* Extensive knowledge of Group statutory policies and specifications
* A working knowledge of the technical background to the relevant metiers, departments, and Assets

Contract position

If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: TR/062510.

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