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# Senior IT/OT Operations Manager (Telecoms & Connectivity)

- **Company:** SSE plc
- **Location:** Paisley, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £68,100.0 - £102,100.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Operational Systems
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3a7c06765d95fcd4

## About the Role

* Strong knowledge of telecoms systems and networks, including their design, operation and architecture, ideally within operational technology (OT) environments.
 * Sound theoretical and practical understanding of telecommunications systems.
 * Thorough understanding of engineering and cyber security risk assessment and mitigation.
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including producing clear, unambiguous technical documents.
 * Proven management experience in OT, telecommunications or systems, with successful service delivery and experience building high-performing, multidisciplinary teams across diverse locations

## Description

Reporting to the Head of Operational Technology & Telecommunications, the Senior IT/OT Operations Manager (Telecoms & Connectivity) will be responsible for the ongoing management of IT and Operational Technology (OT) telecommunications systems across Distribution assets.

The role will ensure the diverse range of telecoms and connectivity technologies are both resilient and secure and will therefore be required to identify and deploy best practice solutions through long term investment planning, project management activities, and ongoing system support. This role will also support the delivery of a number of diverse programmes and projects to facilitate significant change across TD&D.

You will

 * Support the development and implementation of the Distribution digital strategy as a member of the Operational Technology & Telecoms Leadership Team.
 * Manage the internal and third-party Telecoms & Connectivity teams, including budgets, investment planning, team culture, performance, skills development and succession planning.
 * Manage central and associated systems through to the network boundary, ensuring resilience, regulatory compliance and adherence to internal policies.
 * Oversee system improvements and upgrades, ensuring effective project management and delivery capability; define network standards and verify requirements throughout new-build development and construction.
 * Work with the Cyber Security Manager and business stakeholders to meet cyber security requirements, manage mitigations and security interfaces, and develop effective incident response and disaster recovery plans.