Sword Group

Project Manager

• Lead discovery and documentation of existing IT services, infrastructure, and support models
• Validate service inventories and operational processes with technical and business stakeholders
• Assess organisational and technical readiness for transition to managed services and develop readiness plans
• Coordinate change management strategies to ensure smooth adoption and minimal disruption
• Manage execution activities including knowledge transfer, provider onboarding, and cutover planning
• Ensure continuity of service and successful handover to operational teams
• Oversee early life support and monitor service performance post-transition
• Develop and manage detailed transition and transformation plans including timelines, budgets, and resources
• Define and implement transition governance, risk management, reporting, and stakeholder communication
• Monitor KPIs and SLAs and conduct post-transition reviews for continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with ITIL and relevant frameworks

Project Manager, IT Transition

Application Engineer

• Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.
• We are looking for an applications engineer with experience of supporting energy sector or similar application portfolios. Experience of supporting a diverse portfolio of applications, including Real-Time asset information systems (primarily AVEVA PI).

Application Support Engineer, Aveva PI System

Analyst

• Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.
• We are looking for an applications engineer with experience of supporting energy sector or similar application portfolios. Experience of supporting a diverse portfolio of applications, primarily Hydrogrid or similar.
• Location Scotland.

Technical Application Analyst

Technical Project Manager

• Our IT Services team apply deep expertise and innovative solutions to help solve challenges for our customers. The IT Project Manager is responsible for delivering overall project objectives and specific team deliverables, by the planning of project activities and executing assigned tasks/work within the expected quality standards, to ensure the project is a success.
• This role can be full-time on-site or hybrid split between home and on-site. Ideally based in or a commutable distance of Aberdeen.
• Manage a portfolio of projects ranging in size and complexity, and ensuring projects are delivered in scope, on time and within budget.
• Develop and manage detailed project schedule and work plans.
• Assemble, plan, and lead technical teams to deliver the project objectives.
• Track project progress and costs, and proactively manage any changes via a controlled Change management process.
• Create and maintain project documentation to track actions, risks, and issues.
• Provide project reporting, both internal and external.
• Planning and managing service changes and service go-lives.
• Conducting regular reviews during project and service transition with customers and key stakeholders / senior management.

Senior IT Project Manager

Engineer

• We are recruiting a Dynamics 365 Engineer to support a major programme within the renewables and energy networks sector.
• This is a hands-on technical role focused on backend configuration and customisation within Microsoft Dynamics 365. You will work closely with business stakeholders and product owners, translating user stories into functional solutions that enhance system performance and user experience.
• This contract is offered on an initial 3-month basis, with a focus on delivering a key project milestone.
• As a Dynamics 365 Engineer, you will:
• Configure and customise backend components of Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Implement new dropdowns, fields, and form logic aligned with business requirements.
• Translate user stories and functional specifications into technical deliverables.
• Maintain and enhance existing D365 modules to improve performance and usability.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure solutions meet business needs.

Dynamics 365 Engineer

Security Engineer

• Act as primary point of contact for customers on OT security projects
• Lead consultancy engagements and oversee project delivery
• Design and manage site surveys to identify OT systems and assess vulnerabilities
• Lead risk assessments, compliance reviews, and remediation efforts
• Develop and implement OT security policies, standards, and procedures
• Manage audits, gap analyses, and third‑party supplier engagements
• Advise customers on best practices to ensure safe, continuous production operations
• Line manage and develop OT Consultants and Engineers
• Work alongside project managers to ensure budgets, timescales, and deliverables are met
• Present findings, recommendations, and roadmaps to technical and executive stakeholders

Operational Technology Security Consultant

• Lead end-to-end project delivery, from design through to implementation, while maintaining clear and effective communication throughout
• Take full ownership of technical issues, ensuring thorough diagnosis and resolution
• Deliver project engineering services, including (but not limited to) low-level design, implementation, and consultancy
• Provide expert-level support to clients and serve as an internal escalation point for complex support incidents
• Troubleshoot and resolve network and security-related issues with precision and efficiency
• Mentor and support the development of other team members

Consulting Engineer, IT Networks

Business Analyst

• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to gather requirements, analyse data and deliver insightful solutions to enhance decision-making processes and support smooth project delivery
• Facilitate service design and gather requirements
• Handle project kick-off and close-out activities
• Conduct gap analysis and ensure all requirements are fulfilled
• Review and generate pertinent documentation
• Analyse data to produce insightful reports that aid strategic decision-making
• Dissect complex issues and convert them into actionable deliverables, including solutions and services
• Engage with business stakeholders and subject matter experts to define and agree reporting and analytics requirements, and provide guidance to the team
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify needs and set objectives
• Join an Energy sector team within an Oil & Gas Operator environment and work within Sword's technical and domain-focused teams

Architect

• Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance sectors, driving transformational change.
• Take strategic direction set at enterprise level and turn it into practical, tangible outcomes.
• Shape how services are defined, governed and delivered so they are resilient, scalable and aligned to business and customer needs.
• Work closely with programme teams, service owners and technical leads to create models, definitions and frameworks embedding service management.
• Document and define end-to-end services, creating clarity for teams to operate consistently and confidently.
• Translate enterprise vision into service models balancing governance with flexibility.
• Provide structure and assurance that services meet performance, compliance and customer expectations.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and ensure service design evolves with organisational change.
• This contract is offered on an initial 6–12 month basis, with strong potential for extension.

Service Architect

IT Support

• Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients.
• Senior, board-facing Enterprise Architect role shaping the UK's energy grid strategy across a high-profile joint venture.
• Present enterprise architecture vision and service strategies to senior leaders and board members; align architecture and strategy for resilient, scalable, customer-focused energy systems.
• Lead enterprise-level architecture, define service design principles, drive future-state operating models, establish governance, and advise leadership on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Contract role initially 6–12 months with strong potential for extension.