Business Transition Readiness Specialist

Base Location: Dublin or Belfast Salary: €49,400 – €74,200 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. Working Pattern: Full Time | Fixed Term Contract Flexible First options available The role The Business Transition Readiness Specialist is responsible for supporting the successful deployment of CiS 11. This role ensures that business operations transition smoothly from legacy platforms to the new system, with minimal disruption and optimal adoption. The specialist will work closely with the Dual Running lead and Hypercare lead to assess operational impacts, coordinate readiness activities, and facilitate change management processes aligned with operational requirements. You will • Creation and ownership of backlog items in ADO, Sprint planning and ownership of workload feeding into the integrated Programme delivery plan. • Communicate project progress and performance to stakeholders. Identify and manage stakeholder reporting needs and respond to stakeholder queries and requests for information. Ensure the Communication activities (team meetings, Iteration reviews) are maintained to the • Working closely with the rest of the transition scrum todevelop and maintain detailed transition plans, readiness checklists, and cutover strategies to support business continuity. • Monitor readiness metrics and adoption KPIs, escalating risks and issues to programme leadership as required. Support deployment activities including data migration validation, cutover execution, and Hypercare coordination. • Design and implement effective programme reporting processes and systems, proactively identifying and addressing gaps and inefficiencies while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards. • Demonstrates proficiency in relevant reporting tools and technologies (e.g., SQL, Azure DevOps (ADO), and business intelligence platforms), with a strong understanding of data analysis and reporting principles, and the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders. You have • Strong analytical skills and experience in data visualisation and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau). • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate project information to stakeholders. • Ability to identify and resolve issues related to project reporting and data accuracy. • Proficiency in relevant software and tools for data analysis and reporting. • Knowledge of business continuity, operational resilience, and impact analysis. About SSE SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're building the world's largest offshore wind farm. Transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline. SSE Energy Solutions support UK organisations by delivering energy and low-carbon energy solutions. These include EV hubs, solar systems, smart technologies, and heating and cooling networks. We power the net zero transition by helping customers cut carbon and costs, and by building and investing in flexible energy infrastructure. Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave. Work with an equal opportunity employer SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. please contact Andy at andy.elder3@sse.com to discuss how we can support you. We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry. Ready to apply? Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.