AI-Enabled Transformation Leader

Southern Water; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Water is seeking a Transformation Manager to lead large-scale transformation initiatives from concept to implementation. You will ensure benefits are realised and sustainable change is embedded across the business, working with senior leaders to deliver outcomes that improve processes and organisational effectiveness.

You will combine strong project leadership with expert stakeholder management, driving opportunities for operational improvement, cost efficiencies, and digital-enabled

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading business transformation and change initiatives.
• Strong project and programme management capabilities.
• Experience managing budgets, governance, risks, dependencies, and delivery plans.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to navigate complexity and drive progress in fast-paced environments.
• Experience delivering change management, business readiness, and benefits realisation activities.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex transformation projects through the full lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvement and efficiency.
• Develop and deliver business cases ensuring benefits realise.
• Manage project plans, budgets, resources, risks, governance and reporting.
• Drive business readiness activities and successful adoption of change.
• Build relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Lead and motivate cross-functional teams to deliver outcomes.
• Champion innovation, automation and AI-enabled solutions.

Skills

Transformation leadership

Project & programme management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical & problem solving

Job description

Southern Water is seeking a Transformation Manager to lead large-scale transformation initiatives from concept to implementation. You will ensure benefits are realised and sustainable change is embedded across the business, working with senior leaders to deliver outcomes that improve processes and organisational effectiveness.

You will combine strong project leadership with expert stakeholder management, driving opportunities for operational improvement, cost efficiencies, and digital-enabled