Change Project Manager

Thames Water; England; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Change Project Manager to manage the development and delivery of service improvement projects. The role requires strong planning, stakeholder engagement, and change management skills. This position offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, a salary of £43,110 to £52,000 per annum, along with a generous holiday and pension package.

Benefits

26 days holiday per year

Generous contributory pension

Personal medical assessments

Wider benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Previous exposure to project and change management.
• Strong planning skills and self-management capability.
• Ability to use MS Office and Project software competently.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development and delivery of service improvement projects.
• Engage and drive successful activities with stakeholders.
• Lead and coordinate stakeholders with focus on delivering change.

Skills

Project management

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Planning skills

MS Office and Project software proficiency

Job description

What you’ll be doing

as a Change Project Manager

• Manage the development and delivery of projects which are improvements to existing services and operations, or the creation of new services.
• Reviewing, developing, testing and implementing operating models and processes to ensure they are fit for the future.
• Working closely with stakeholders at all levels to engage, involve and drive successful activities to deliver the project objectives.
• Ensure we capture and communicate the benefits and lead the change in behaviours and working methods.
• You will be leading and coordinating stakeholders confidently with a focus on delivering successful change.
• Embed change and provide a smooth handover to BAU.

This role is based at our operational site in Green Park, Reading, but you will have a flexible hybrid working pattern that allows you to go where the project needs you and work from home.

Working 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

What you should bring to the role

• Previous exposure to project and change management.
• Experience communicating with and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong planning skills and self‑management capability.
• Be willing to get stuck in and become a ‘temporary subject matter expert’ to help lead the way with authority.
• Ability to competently use MS Office and Project software.
• The successful candidate must have access to a car and hold a driver’s licence.

What’s in it for you?

• Offering between £43,110 and £52,000 per annum depending on experience and skills
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (Plus bank holidays)
• Generous contributory pension.
• 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 wellbeing.