{"id":3237530,"url":"https://alion.io/job/national-energy-system-operator-technical-excellence-manager","title":"Technical Excellence Manager","company":{"id":184506,"name":"National Energy System Operator","domain":"neso.energy","url":"https://alion.io/company/national-energy-system-operator-neso","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":null},"role":"Management","role_family":"Management","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Wokingham, United Kingdom","Warwick, United States"],"countries":["GB","US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":70000,"max":80000,"currency":"GBP","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":107005},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":true,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Agile","optional":false},{"name":"CI/CD","optional":false},{"name":"Machine Learning","optional":false},{"name":"Platform Engineering","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-23T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-23","last_verified_at":"2026-10-29T13:01:30Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":6,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":6},"description":"About the Role\nThe Technical Excellence Manager works with DD&T leaders and teams to strengthen technical capability, professional standards and communities of practice across the function.\nThe role helps DD&T understand the skills and ways of working needed now and, in the future, using insight from the function, external partners and the wider technology market. It identifies capability gaps, supports clear priorities for development and technical standards, and provides the functional insight needed to inform workforce planning, talent activity and supplier expectations.\nThis is a DD&T role that partners with People, Finance, Talent Acquisition and external partners. Its focus is to make sure DD&T has the right technical capability, stronger professional communities and clearer visibility of the risks and opportunities that could impact delivery\nThis role can be based from our Wokingham or Warwick office and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home. We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements\nKey Accountabilities\nFunctional Capability and Standards\nLead DD&T’s view of the technical capability, skills and professional standards needed to deliver current and future priorities.\nWork with DD&T leaders and teams to identify current capability strengths, gaps and future skills needs across digital, data and technology disciplines.\nSupport the consistent use of role families, job architecture, capability frameworks and professional standards across DD&T, in partnership with the People Directorate.\nTranslate DD&T priorities into clear functional requirements that inform workforce planning, talent activity, learning priorities and future capability planning.\nMonitor relevant technology trends, industry practice and emerging skills to help DD&T remain current and prepared for future delivery needs.\nCommunities of Practice and Professional Maturity\nSupport DD&T communities of practice so they help colleagues share knowledge, build technical skills and improve ways of working.\nWork with community leads to define the purpose, focus areas and operating rhythm for DD&T communities of practice.\nSupport communities to share good practice, strengthen technical standards and promote modern delivery methods across DD&T.\nUse insight from communities to identify common capability themes, development needs and opportunities for improvement.\nCoordinate engagement with internal experts, suppliers, partners and external speakers where this supports technical learning and professional maturity.\nTrack community engagement and value, including contribution to knowledge sharing, capability uplift and improved ways of working.\nCommunities of Practice\nTechnology Engineering - Software Engineering, DevOps, DevSecOps, Testing, Platform Engineering, CI/CD\nData & Analytics - Data Engineering, Data Governance, AI, Machine Learning, Business Intelligence, Data Science\nArchitecture - Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Integration, Technology Standards\nCyber Security - Secure Design, Security Operations, Identity Management, Risk & Compliance\nProduct & Design - Product Management, Business Analysis, User Research, Service Design, UX/UI\nDigital delivery management - Agile Delivery, Programme Management, Portfolio Management, PMO, Service Management\nWorkforce and capability insight\nProvide insight on DD&T capability, skills maturity, resource risks and future workforce needs to support planning and delivery confidence.\nWork with DD&T leadership, Finance, People, Talent Acquisition and delivery teams to build a joined-up view of capability demand and workforce risks.\nAnalyse skills, capacity and capability data to identify trends that may affect delivery, resilience or future growth.\nHighlight risks linked to scarce skills, contractor reliance, succession gaps, capability depth or changing technology requirements.\nProvide functional insight to support workforce planning, recruitment priorities, development planning and succession discussions.\nProduce clear reporting for DD&T leadership on capability maturity, workforce risks and future skills requirements.\nExternal Practice and Partner Alignment\nWork with suppliers, framework partners and external networks to bring relevant Engage with suppliers, framework partners and industry networks to understand emerging skills, technology trends and good practice.\nUse external insight to help shape DD&T’s technical standards, capability priorities and communities of practice.\nSupport clear capability expectations for supplier and partner delivery, where this is relevant to DD&T standards and future needs.\nIdentify opportunities to use partner expertise to strengthen DD&T capability, knowledge sharing and professional development.\nMake sure supplier and market insight is reflected in DD&T’s view of future capability and delivery requirements.\nApplicants must have the right to work in the UK by the start of employment. Visa sponsorship may not be available for this role and will be considered in line with business requirements.\nAbout You\nEssentials\nStrong understanding of digital, data, engineering, cyber, architecture, and technology skill landscapes.\nExperience using competency frameworks, skills taxonomies, and professional development pathways.\nStrong analytical capability with experience interpreting workforce and capability data.\nExperience managing supplier and partner relationships.\nExperience in setting up and running communities of practice\nDesirables\nKnowledge of technology industry skills frameworks (e.g. SFIA).\nUnderstanding of resource management, talent management, and contingent workforce strategies.\nExperience within regulated, infrastructure, energy, or public sector environments.\nWhat You'll Get\nA competitive salary of £70,000 - £80,000 dependent on experience and capabilityAs well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus of up to 15% of your salary for stretch performance, 28 days annual leave as standard, and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.NESO's flexible benefits programme provides you with more flexibility around your health, lifestyle and protection benefits, here's just a few available:\n- Flexible Bank Holidays & Holiday Trading\n- Additional Birthday Day Off\n- Cycle to Work Scheme, Retail & Gym Discounts\n- Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance & Personal Accident Insurance\nAbout Us\nAt the National Energy System Operator (NESO), we play a vital role in tackling climate change and securing Great Britain's energy future. We already operate the world's fastest decarbonising electricity system and are working towards our ambition to run it carbon-free for a short period this year - provided the market supplies electricity exclusively from renewable sources. Alongside this, we provide expert advice to government on how to deliver a clean power system by 2030.\nIn autumn 2024, the Electricity System Operator (ESO) transitioned to become NESO - an independent, expert public corporation with a whole-system view across electricity, gas, and hydrogen. NESO operates independently and transparently, always acting in the best interests of all energy users.\nLicensed and regulated by Ofgem, we make impartial decisions that balance sustainability, affordability and security. Our organisation is fully independent from government, the regulator and all commercial interests, with a clear focus on system-wide benefit, long term thing and public value.\nThe time to deliver is now. Join the energy transformation and help shape the future.\nYour energy. Our future. Together\nNational Energy System Operator (NESO) recognises the potential of bright and talented individuals, and we encourage you to join us as Great Britain’s energy system undergoes an ambitious, exciting, and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.\nMore Information\nThis role closes at 23:59, on the day before date shown above, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.Research shows that some people may hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. At NESO, we believe potential comes in many forms and we're committed to a fair, inclusive recruitment\nWe're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential. If this role sparks your interest but you're not sure you tick every box, we still want to hear from you. process where everyone has the opportunity to show their talents. 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