IT Category Manager

United Utilities; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26–30 days holiday

14% pension contribution

£5,000 car allowance

Up to 20% bonus

Healthcare and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

United Utilities, a FTSE 100 business, is seeking an IT Category Manager to drive smarter commercial models, stronger supplier partnerships and new value opportunities. You will scan the market for trends, challenge status quo and design strategies shaping our commercial direction.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives, inform senior leaders, and help deliver measurable impact for customers and communities. The role is hybrid with Warrington-based work and a competitive overall package.

Qualifications

• Leadership and communication at senior levels.
• Proven track record in commercial strategy and transformation.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to balance competing priorities and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design future-ready commercial strategies to support transformation.
• Bring external insight to inform smarter commercial decisions across technology stacks.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives requiring influence and alignment.
• Identify opportunities to deliver sustainable value through innovation and ESG.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders across the organisation.
• Uplift commercial capability and maturity across teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Commercial strategy

Analytical thinking

Prioritisation

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Role

Hybrid | Warrington | Competitive Salary + £5000 Car Allowance + Exceptional Benefits

Ready to make a real impact?

Role

Hybrid | Warrington | Competitive Salary + £5000 Car Allowance + Exceptional Benefits

Ready to make a real impact?

At United Utilities, we’re transforming how we deliver essential services to millions of people — and we need a commercial leader who thrives on challenge, innovation and strategic influence.

This is your chance to step into a high‑profile role where your ideas will shape the commercial direction of a FTSE 100 business.

Your mission

As our IT Category Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind smarter commercial models, stronger supplier partnerships, and new value opportunities. You’ll scan the market for emerging trends, challenge the status quo, and design commercial strategies that help us deliver better outcomes for customers, communities and the environment.

You’ll be doing things like

• Designing future‑ready commercial strategies that support our transformation agenda.
• Bringing external insight into the business to inform smarter commercial decisions across allocated technology stacks.
• Leading cross‑functional initiatives that require influence, alignment and strategic clarity.
• Identifying opportunities to deliver sustainable value through innovation and ESG.
• Acting as a strategic advisor to senior leaders across the organisation.
• Uplifting commercial capability and maturity across teams.

What We're Looking For

• Relevant degree or professional qualification (preferred) or suitable experience
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Proven experience in commercial strategy, transformation or cross‑functional leadership.
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving capability.
• Ability to balance competing priorities and drive continuous improvement.

What You’ll Get

A competitive package that recognises your expertise, including:

• 26–30 days holiday + bank holidays
• Up to 14% employer pension contribution
• £5,000 car allowance
• Up to 20% bonus
• Healthcare, wellbeing benefits, discounts and more

Impact

If you’re ready to shape high‑value commercial decisions, influence senior leaders and deliver measurable impact, we’d love to welcome your expertise to United Utilities.