Business and Digital Transformation Manager

About Us

The energy sector is evolving, and National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) is at the heart of that transformation.

As we prepare for ED3, our next regulatory period under the RIIO framework, we are developing the plans, investments and commitments that will shape the future of our electricity network. ED3 will determine how we deliver for customers, communities and stakeholders while enabling the UK's transition to a cleaner, more resilient energy system.

This is a pivotal moment for NGED. Following submission of our ED3 Business Plan, our focus turns to securing the strongest possible regulatory outcome and preparing the organisation to successfully deliver its commitments from day one of ED3.

The opportunity

We’re pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business & Digital Transformation Manager to join our newly established Transformation office at National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED).

Reporting directly to the Head of Transformation, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and driving the delivery of digital and technology activity across NGED’s transformation programmes and wider business priorities. You’ll bring clarity and structure, providing senior leaders with clear insight into progress, milestones, dependencies and risks — enabling strong governance and informed decision‑making.

This role sits at the intersection of business and technology. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, business leaders and IT & Digital teams to ensure digital priorities are aligned to transformation and other business outcomes and delivered at pace.

And because we know flexibility matters, this role offers a hybrid working approach—a mix of home and office working and you’ll also have the freedom to base yourself at any of our sites across the East Midlands, West Midlands, South West, or Wales, with travel to NGED locations 2–3 times a week.

What You'll Do

Demonstrates the ability to clearly structure and manage complex projects/programmes across wide range of stakeholders and extended teams

Ability to proactively identify and highlight risks, issues and dependencies and work with the business unit and IT&D teams to identify and implement mitigations

Strong analytical, data and critical thinking skills; can break down problems into root causes, drivers and structure clearly an action plan and work with individuals to move forward at pace to address

Strong communication skills, both written (Powerpoint & Word) and verbal with an ability to get to the key insights and recommendations clearly and effectively at multiple levels

Experience working with senior stakeholders, with the ability to build trusted relationships and enable informed decision-making

Effective people management skills with the ability to influence and manage individuals across multiple teams to work together

Experience working in an Agile Operating Model will be an advantage

What You'll Get

A salary of £65,000 - £75,000 depending on experience.

Plus

• Annual performance-related bonus of up to 15%
• 28 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Contributory healthcare for you and your family
• Competitive contributory pension scheme (we double match your contributions up to a maximum of 12%)
• Life assurance of four times your annual salary
• Annual Sharesave scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy support, as well as Backup Care support for children, adults and elderly dependants
• Free on-site parking at all our main sites
  
  

Further information

This role closes on 19 October 2026, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.