Regional Business Technology Manager - Gas, Power & Renewables

Domain Expertise: Deep knowledge of gas, power, and renewables commodity trading, including trade lifecycle, scheduling, nominations, transport, storage, and settlement processes. Understanding of PnL impacts across the GPR value chain

ETRM Platform Expertise: Extensive hands-on experience with top-tier ETRM/CTRM systems such as Allegro, Endur, including configuration, customisation, and implementation

Back Office & Settlement Functions: Strong understanding of back-office operations, regulatory reporting requirements, and settlement processes within gas and power trading

System Integration: Proven experience integrating ETRM platforms with complementary systems including risk management, scheduling, settlements, regulatory reporting, and ERP systems. Understanding of integration patterns, APIs, and data flows

Leadership & Team Management: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop regional BA/functional teams across multiple locations and time zones

Technical Communication: Strong capability to communicate effectively with highly technical developers located in remote offices, business stakeholders, and senior management, translating complex business requirements into implementable solutions

Experience: Minimum of 10 years in business analysis, functional leadership, or technology management within energy trading environments, with at least 3 years in a delivery leadership capacity

Process Improvement: Demonstrable ability to analyse existing business practices, identify optimisation opportunities, and agree these with senior stakeholders

Methodologies: Familiarity with agile software development methodologies and business process mapping techniques

Strategic Planning: Ability to develop and execute regional technology roadmaps aligned with global GPR strategy

Self-Management: Strong capability to self-manage, prioritise, and plan activities across multiple project work streams

Lead, manage, and develop the regional GPR business technology team, including business analysts and functional specialists

Mentor junior colleagues and foster a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing

Manage resource allocation and prioritisation across multiple initiatives and BAU activities

Conduct performance reviews and support career development for team members

Define and maintain the regional technology roadmap for GPR systems, ensuring alignment with global GPR strategy and regional business priorities

Coordinate closely with global GPR initiatives to ensure regional alignment, consistency, and knowledge sharing across regions

Act as the primary technology liaison between regional GPR business and global IT teams

Participate in global GPR technology forums and contribute to enterprise-wide standards and best practices

Prioritise initiatives based on business value, risk, and resource availability

Develop and maintain robust working relationships with regional and global GPR business stakeholders, traders, schedulers, and operations teams

Lead the gathering and analysis of business requirements, business processes, and business scenarios

Ensure business cases for technology changes are robust and aligned with organisational goals

Present technology solutions and recommendations to senior management

Oversee the design and implementation of ETRM configurations and customisations across trading platform

Work with functional architecture and delivery teams to shape the design of solutions, focusing on optimising business processes

Take a hands-on role in system delivery activities, including configuration, testing, and deployment of ETRM solutions

Actively participate in technical workshops, design sessions, and solution build activities alongside delivery teams

Ensure solutions are designed with user experience and operational efficiency in mind

Support delivery teams throughout the development lifecycle to ensure solutions meet business requirements

Manage system dependencies and integration points across the GPR technology landscape, including connections to back-office systems, regulatory reporting platforms, and settlement systems

Oversee integration architecture between ETRM platforms and complementary systems

Ensure technology solutions support back-office operations, including confirmations, invoicing, and accounting processes

Oversee implementation and maintenance of regulatory reporting capabilities to meet compliance requirements

Manage settlement system functionality and integration with trading platforms

Work with finance and operations teams to ensure accurate and timely settlement processes

Oversee UAT activities and ensure comprehensive coverage of business scenarios

Support quality assurance teams to ensure that solutions adhere to business requirements and quality standards

Assist change management and training teams in preparing business stakeholders for process and functional changes

Provide escalation support for production issues and coordinate resolution efforts

Act as Initiative IT Lead for significant regional or cross-regional GPR technology projects

Coordinate activities across multiple departments, regions, and vendor partners

Ensure successful delivery of complex initiatives on time and within budget

Education: Excellent degree from a top-tier university in a field demonstrating logical thinking, analytical capability, and clear communication skills (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Business, Economics)

Certifications: Relevant certifications in ETRM platforms, Agile methodologies, or business analysis would be advantageous

Delivery Focused: Strong track record of delivering results in fast-paced trading environments

Relationship Builder: Ability to develop and maintain close relationships with business and IT stakeholders across regions

Leadership: Natural leader and team player with experience mentoring junior colleagues

Communication: Good communicator, engaging and able to work with IT and business teams across various time zones

Decision Making: Ability to make decisions and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Strategic Thinking: Strategic thinker with strong organisational skillset

Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail

Adaptability: Flexible and resilient, able to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing business needs

Business Stakeholders: GPR Traders, Schedulers, Risk Managers, Operations Teams, Finance Teams, Compliance Teams, Regional & Global GPR Management

IT Teams: Product Managers, Product Owners, Functional & Technical Architects, Delivery Leads, Project Managers, Developers, Testers, Business Analysts, Training Teams, Application Support Teams

Global GPR Technology Teams: Global GPR IT leadership, cross-regional technology teams, and centres of excellence

External Partners: vendor representatives, technology partners, and third-party service providers