Senior Project Delivery Manager

Company: EDF Energy
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Location: Sunderland
Job Description:

Overview

In this role, you will lead a new change-delivery squad within EDF Retail, shaping how complex programmes are guided from planning through adoption. You’ll influence strategy, build high-performing teams, and drive agile delivery across cross-functional groups and regulators. The position offers leadership development and a focus on continuous improvement to elevate delivery practices. This is a chance to make a tangible impact on energy transition initiatives and scale change across UK locations.

Pay / Benefits

  • annual bonus
  • pension scheme
  • electric vehicle leasing
  • gym membership discounts
  • life assurance
  • tech vouchers

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team of Delivery Owners, fostering collaboration and high performance
  • Drive large, high-profile change programmes from planning through adoption
  • Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, regulators, and external partners
  • Oversee programmes and projects, manage risks, dependencies and resources
  • Champion continuous improvement and embed best practices across the squad

Key requirements

  • Experience leading teams and delivering complex change
  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders and navigate complex change
  • Deep understanding of the UK energy or utilities market
  • Comfort with ambiguity and keeping delivery on track
  • Commitment to learning and agile practices
  • leadership
  • stakeholder management
  • adaptability
  • programme management
  • agile delivery
  • risk and dependency management

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Posted: October 1st, 2026