Programme Manager

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Programme Manager

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Base location: Hybrid – Clear Water Court Reading. Working pattern: 36 hours per week.

Responsibilities

Review project closure reports for sub-portfolios, attend lessons learned workshops, and apply relevant learnings.

Define and adopt appropriate portfolio and project management methodology and tools based on the project''s context.

Provide excellent written and verbal communication with colleagues and stakeholders to update progress and maintain awareness of business needs and priorities.

Proactively identify and manage dependencies within and outside the project.

Oversee and support the selection of third-party suppliers.

Collaborate with digital colleagues, supplier and finance teams to optimise project resources and costs (delivery and run costs) and lead the development of business cases.

Qualifications

Proven expertise in Digital/IT program management, with a strong track record of delivering complex projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders and third-party partnerships.

Experience of financial management up to £10m per annum.

Experience with delivery of IT projects involving management of third-party suppliers.

Technical skills such as SAFe Practitioner, Scrum Master or equivalent.

Experience working with different delivery methodologies, e.g. Agile and Waterfall.

Stakeholder management skills with the ability to work collaboratively and influence stakeholders up to and including executive level.

Additional qualities

Delivery of IT projects involving third party suppliers.

Development/management of SOWs and third-party supplier relationships.

Management of platform replacements involving significant business change.

Ability to challenge supplier cost.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary of up to £95,000 per annum depending on experience.

Annual leave of 26 days per year, rising to 30 with length of service (plus bank holidays).

Performance-related pay plan linked to company performance measures and targets.

Generous pension scheme through AON.

Health and wellbeing benefits, Cycle to Work schemes, vouchers and life assurance, among others.

Who we areWe’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving more than 16 million customers. We’re committed to building a better future for our customers, communities, people and the planet, and we’re looking for passionate and skilled people to help us get there.

Our purpose and valuesLearn more about our purpose and values and what it’s like to work at Thames Water.

Diversity and inclusionWe’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, such as extra time or accessible formats, please let us know – we’re here to help.

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