Job description

Overview
We are seeking a hands‑on Technical Project Coordinator with experience in smart meters (hardware) and associated software systems to support a range of active and emerging initiatives within our Network Intelligence function.

This role has been created in response to a high volume of concurrent activity currently being managed by BAU teams. The successful contractor will bring structure, coordination, and governance across multiple workstreams and act as a key delivery support function for smart metering initiatives.

The role sits on the business side, working closely with IT, vendors, field operations, and internal stakeholders, and requires sufficient technical depth to critically assess information, assumptions, and commercial proposals.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Delivery Coordination

Consolidate existing project material, documentation, and artefacts into a single coherent view
Establish and maintain an overall program plan, including timeline, phases, milestones, and dependencies
Coordinate multiple concurrent smart metering initiatives and "mini‑projects"

Smart Metering Initiatives

Support meter and system tender activities, including:
- Requirements gathering
- Development of tender evaluation criteria
Coordinate field trials, evaluation frameworks, and assessment of outcomes
Support initiatives focused on automation of manual processes

Governance & Risk Management

Establish and maintain a project governance framework
Develop and manage a Risk Management Plan, addressing:
- Technology risk
- Resourcing risk
- Material and supply chain risk
Identify and track controls and mitigation strategies

Reporting & Business Support

Support business case development and preparation of executive slide packs
Produce weekly / fortnightly status reports and progress dashboards
Track risks, issues, decisions, actions, and dependencies

Stakeholder & Meeting Coordination

Coordinate meetings, workshops, and forums
Prepare agendas, take minutes, document actions, and follow up to ensure timely closure
Act as a central point of coordination across business, IT, and delivery partners

About You

Essential Experience & Skills

Experience working on smart metering / AMI initiatives, ideally within a utility or energy environment
Exposure to metering hardware and supporting software systems
Experience supporting or coordinating:
- Tenders and vendor evaluations
- Field trials or pilot programs
Strong organisational and coordination skills across multiple workstreams
Ability to work effectively across business and IT teams

Technical Capability

Technically credible, with the confidence to:
- Challenge vendor inputs, assumptions, and pricing
- Identify inconsistencies, delivery risks, or weak commercial positions
Comfortable working in complex, fast‑moving environments

Desirable

Experience within a DNSP or regulated utility
Exposure to meter data management systems (MDMS)
Experience supporting digital transformation or process automation initiatives

Rosy Ajaka
Recruitment Consultant

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Technical Project Coordinator / Smart Metering (AMI)