Overview:
Main purpose of position
Currently we are looking for a Digital Delivery Lead in Cape Town, South Africa to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. As our Digital Delivery Lead you will play a pivotal role in revolutionizing our execution of energy projects by leveraging digital technologies.
Main responsibilities
Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence and business need.
Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.
Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since its establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.
Main purpose of position
Currently we are looking for a Digital Delivery Lead in Cape Town, South Africa to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. As our Digital Delivery Lead you will play a pivotal role in revolutionizing our execution of energy projects by leveraging digital technologies.
You will be responsible for developing and implementing the existing digitalisation strategy & roadmap to streamline our core project processes under the Operations Organisation (EPC and O&M); optimise efficiency and enhance collaboration with suppliers and stakeholders. As part of this, you will plan and lead team execution of projects under the Operations Portfolio, feeding into the global Scatec digital implementation strategy.
This position presents an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our organisation's digitalisation goals and contribute to the renewable energy sector's growth.
Main responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive digital transformation strategy & roadmap for the Operations function, aligning with the company's objectives, digital roadmap and industry best practices
- Plan, resource and lead team execution for these projects, ensuring best practice for project delivery on-time and within budget as part of the digital programme
- Identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks within the Operations Core processes and propose innovative digital solutions to streamline operations, increase transparency, and improve overall efficiency
- Evaluate, select, and implement digital tools, software platforms, and systems to enhance business unit specific optimization
- Foster strong partnerships and collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Finance / Corporate, IT, Business Development etc; to ensure seamless integration of digital solutions across the Scatec ecosystem
- Utilise advanced analytics techniques to gather, analyse, and interpret data, provide actionable insights to optimise processes, reduce costs, improve forecasting accuracy, and mitigate risks
- Assess and manage relationships with technology vendors, service providers, and consulting firms, ensuring successful implementation and ongoing support of digital solutions
- Drive change management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of digital technologies, including training programs, communication plans, and stakeholder engagement strategies
Qualifications and competencies
- Honours Degree in Engineering, Business, Project or Data management (Master’s advantageous)
- Certifications within the fields of Business Systems Analysis, Project Management, Data Science/Analysis
- 5 years relevant experience in leading digital transformation projects within Project Companies or related department
- Proven Project Management Experience
- Understanding of Energy project execution advantageous.
- Language: fluent both written and spoken in English
Personal characteristics
It is part of every employees’ terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:
- Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
- Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritise and work independently
- Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
- Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude
For the particular role we also expect-
- Demonstrated expertise in enterprise systems, processes, and technologies, with advanced Excel skills, Power BI proficiency, and hands-on systems management and improvement experience.
- Well-versed in project management methodologies, with a strong track record in digital project management, transformation initiatives, and change management.
- Proactively identify opportunities for continuous improvement, benchmark against in-dustry trends, and implement best practices to drive operational excellence.
- Own existing and implemented global systems/products including Enterprise Con-tent Management, CMMS / SCADA / ERP integration, AI use-cases and more supporting internal customers and ensuring alignment with business.
- Develop, own systems/processes for project related onboarding and ensure training of the relevant department teams and develop superusers. Management of super users as well as vendor man-agement teams in the regions
Critical interfaces include:
- System owners and financial systems & operations team
- Digital programme office
- Digital steering committee
- Head of departments for cross functional integration
- Participants in improvement or roll out projects
- Process owners
- Superusers in Operations
- External consultants / Systems vendors
We offer
Scatec is an exciting, innovative and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference.
Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence and business need.
Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.