Platform Manager - Cloud / Hybrid

We are seeking a Platform Manager to join our Nuclear Operations IT Service team. In this multifaceted role, you will be at the forefront of shaping our technology landscape, ensuring seamless operations across both on-premises and cloud platforms. If you thrive on innovation, collaboration, and strategic thinking, then this opportunity might be suitable for you.

This offers an exciting opportunity for someone to join our team and whilst Nuclear Operations experience is great, anyone with exposure to environments requiring high level security, strict procedural adherence and high-quality standards would be equally well received.

This role will be based at one of our many UK locations with remote/hybrid working being an essential part. Travel will also be required on occasion.

Pay, benefits and culture

We can offer a competitive salary between £71,101
- £98,004 and you will be appointed based on the parameters outlined in the Company Agreement as well as your existing salary, competence, experience and qualifications.
At EDF, everyone is welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We would like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility. We are a disability confident employer and we will do all we can to help with your application, making adjustments as you need.

We will value the difference you bring and offer opportunities for you to thrive and succeed.

What You Will Be Doing

As our Platform Manager, you will provide leadership and direction to a new team bridging the gap between traditional on-premise systems and cutting-edge cloud solutions. We are looking for individuals with experience in:

Platform Strategy and Governance:

- Developing and delivering platform strategy aligned to business objectives.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, security protocols, and our own governance and best practices.

Hybrid Platform Management:

- Evaluation and implementation of suitable technology platforms that seamlessly integrate on-premise infrastructure with cloud services.

- Supporting the migration of legacy on-premise systems to the cloud whilst maintaining stability and performance.

Third Party Collaboration:

- Engage with partners and our wider business to ensure quality, monitor service levels, and drive continuous improvement.
- Foster strong relationships with cloud service providers and on-premise solution partners.

Team Leadership and Development:

- Lead a team of platform specialists, providing mentorship and guidance.

- Cultivate a collaborative work environment that encourages innovation and knowledge sharing.

Performance Optimisation:

- Monitor platform performance across our environments.

- Identify bottlenecks, optimise resource utilisation, and enhance system reliability.

Change Management:

- Drive change initiatives related to platform upgrades, migrations, and enhancements.

- Ensure smooth transitions for end-users during technology shifts.

Stakeholder Engagement:

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architecture, application development, data and information, quality assurance and business units.

- Align platform initiatives with organisational goals and foster strong partnerships.

Are you looking for a change - an opportunity to learn and grow and gain additional skills? Do you have a good understanding of cloud platform implementation and support? Do you possess great analytical, communication and problem-solving skills? Do you have an ability to work in an agile manner, a passion for innovation and real attention to detail? Above all, are you ready to help Britain achieve NetZero?, HNC or higher in a computing or equivalent scientific/technical subject.

Experienced IT Professional:

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- You have a proven track record in managing IT platforms, both on-premise and in the cloud.
- Familiarity with hybrid environments and the ability to navigate complexities.

Strategic Thinker:

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- You can envision long-term platform roadmaps and translate them into actionable plans.
- Balancing legacy systems with modern cloud solutions excites you.

Collaborative Communicator:

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- You excel at building relationships, communicating complex ideas, and influencing stakeholders.
- Bridging the gap between technical teams and business units is second nature to you.

Problem Solver:

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- You thrive on identifying challenges and finding innovative solutions.
- Whether it's optimizing resource allocation or resolving technical issues, you're up for the task.

Technical Acumen:

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- You understand cloud technologies (preferably Azure) including migration from and integration with on-premises systems.
- Familiarity with APIs, security protocols, and scalability.

Leadership Skills:

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- You inspire and motivate your team to achieve exceptional results.
- Your ability to lead through change is commendable.

If you're ready to make a significant impact and drive technological excellence in a hybrid IT landscape, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role!

EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK, France, Italy and Belgium. We're the UK's largest producer of low-carbon electricity, the biggest supplier of electricity by volume in Great Britain, the largest supplier to British businesses and we employ more than 13,000 people. We operate nuclear, coal and gas power stations, wind farms, and combined heat & power plants. We have a focus on safe, dependable energy generation and an ethos of service excellence. We are playing a leading role in new nuclear build in the UK to secure a bright future for the combined business and its employees., Join us and together we can help Britain achieve Net Zero.