Project Manager

Are you someone who is ready to support our Strategic Operations & Transformation Team deliver change in Asset Operations & Capital Delivery? 

Working as part of the Strategic Operations, Transformation & Performance Team, you will support the business through change, delivering key initiatives to ensure that the business and employees are ready, willing, and able to accept the changes to their working lives. This will enable the delivery of the transformation outcomes.

This role is critical to our AMP7 Plan and the future success of our business, making changes to both our service and delivery to achieve our purpose of which we are very proud: “to deliver life’s essential service, so our customers, communities and the environment can thrive”.

You will do this by harnessing the passion of our people and technology advancements to support our transformational journey and ambition

What you will be doing in this Project Management role:

• Lead initiatives and coordinate all activities, ensuring outcomes and timelines are maintained.
• Create the business engagement and information required for agreement of right activities.
• Manage and proactively identify risks/issues/dependencies.
• Producing and maintaining programme/project documents.
• Develop presentations and outward reporting.
• Provide and deliver reports, presentations, and analysis of data as necessary.
• Liaise with key stakeholders as required to support the delivery governance.
• Support the delivery of targeted communications back to the business to enhance engagement.

Base location: Hybrid role based at Clearwater Court in Reading with expectation of being in the office once a week, plus travel to operational sites as required.

Hours of work: 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday
 
What you should bring to the role

• Experience of delivering operational projects or working in a change environment in an organisation with cross-functional teams.
• Have a logical and considered approach with analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivation, drive and pragmatism are critical, as are good communication skills and customer ethic.
• Experience in influencing and coaching stakeholders from the frontline operational team to middle management.
• Strong attention to detail alongside excellent organisational skills

What’s in it for you?

• Salary up to £55,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Bonus opportunity.
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme, including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your well-being.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.