.This Role can be based in Portugal or UKMain Function & ScopeAs a member of the Asset Excellence department, the Operational Project Delivery Manager ("OPDM") leads a team of Project Managers and Project Coordinators to safely deliver asset optimisation solutions across the portfolio, and to provide programme management support for strategic asset optimisation concepts from design to asset execution. This role will initially focus on the delivery of advanced aerodynamic upgrades in existing wind farms across Portugal, Spain, France, and the UK.Reporting to the Head of Engineering Project Management, the OPDM will utilise Project Management knowledge and experience, working closely with the wider Asset Excellence teams, Development, HSQE, Asset Management teams, contractors, and OEMs, to lead and oversee the safe delivery of projects to budget and schedule.The role holder will be responsible for direct line management of a team of Project Managers and their Project Coordinators.LocationWe operate an Agile Working policy which allows employees to work flexibly near our office locations. You must have the right to work in the UK/European Union.Key ResponsibilitiesProgramme ManagementWorking closely with the wider Asset Excellence department, programme manage strategic initiatives:Develop and maintain comprehensive programme plans, including timelines, resources, budgets, and risk management strategies.Coordinate multiple projects within the programme to ensure they are aligned and progressing towards the overall programme objectives.Identify, assess, and manage risks across the programme.Track programme performance, providing regular updates and reports to stakeholders and Strategic PMO.Promote a culture of continuous improvement by organising lessons learnt sessions, implementing best practices, and continuously seeking ways to enhance programme performance and outcomes.Project Pre-ExecutionLeading a team of Project Managers and Project Coordinators to prepare for the safe execution of projects:Lead the project delivery team in resolving pre-execution actions, coordinating procurement activities, and taking overall responsibility for pre-execution onsite activities.Establish processes to ensure mitigation of execution stage risk.Promote robust stakeholder engagement to ensure that operational and HSE requirements are captured in specifications and contracts.Define and implement deployment strategy.Coordinate Procurement project resources and engineering teams in tendering processes.Guide team in project-specific budget development, and support business case approval.Project ExecutionOversee the safe delivery of projects to time and budget:Support and develop a team of Project Managers.Maintain overall control of the programme of projects delivery.Overall accountability for managing both onsite and offsite contractors and suppliers against agreed contracts