IT Project Manager

Northumbrian Water Group plc; North East; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water sector is seeking an IT Project Manager to oversee complex IT projects using Agile and Waterfall methodologies. The successful candidate will guide projects from inception to completion, ensuring value in time, cost, and quality while fostering a collaborative culture. This role requires strong leadership and effective communication skills to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement starting at 28 days plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme with employer contributions up to 11%

Free access to local attractions

Discount schemes on days out, shopping, travel, and more

Wellbeing support, including digital GP services

Sustainable travel options

Financial wellbeing support, including savings schemes

Development opportunities and professional subscriptions

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering critical IT and data platform projects.
• Experience in navigating Agile and Waterfall environments.
• Strong people-first approach to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Guide projects from inception to completion, ensuring they meet milestones.
• Foster a collaborative culture and engage with stakeholders.
• Shape the future of digital services.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Effective communication

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Salary up to £73,737 per year (depending on experience)

Location: Pity Me, Durham, County Durham / Hybrid Working

About the role

We have a brilliant new opportunity for an IT Project Manager to join us in delivering complex IT projects and programmes, utilizing both Agile and traditional methodologies.

You will be responsible for guiding projects from inception to completion, ensuring they meet key milestones and deliver value in terms of time, cost, and quality.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams, you will foster a collaborative and inclusive culture that champions innovation and continuous improvement.

Your leadership will shape the future of our digital services, ensuring we remain responsive, resilient, and forward-thinking.

About you

We seek an experienced project manager with a proven track record of delivering critical IT and data platform projects.

You should be comfortable navigating both Agile and Waterfall environments and leading multidisciplinary teams through complex change.

Effective communication skills are essential for engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and you should bring a thoughtful, people-first approach to leadership.

You understand the importance of financial stewardship, risk management, and stakeholder engagement, and are motivated to make a meaningful impact.

Whether mentoring peers or managing external partners, you bring clarity, empathy, and a commitment to excellence.

We at Northumbrian Water/Essex & Suffolk Water embrace Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity, encouraging all colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work.

Our colleague networks include Rainbow Support Network (LGBTQIA+), REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), WiSTEM (Women in STEM), and Thisability (disability and neurodiversity). These groups provide safe spaces for diverse backgrounds and foster organizational awareness and inclusivity.

We welcome all applications as we strive to be an inclusive employer representing diverse communities within our teams.

Please note: a DBS check is required prior to employment.

NWG supports offender rehabilitation but will not consider candidates with certain unspent convictions to ensure a safe and secure environment for all.

About us

At NWG, we aim to make Northumbrian Water Group a great place to work by valuing Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity. We encourage you to bring your full self to work. We are committed to a diverse community across our organization.

We recognize not everyone will have every skill listed, but if you possess some, we encourage you to apply.

NWG at a glance:

Our purpose: Caring for the essential needs of our communities and environment, now and for future generations, by providing reliable, affordable water and wastewater services.

We operate efficiently, invest prudently, and aim for sustainability and resilience.

Our vision: To be the national leader in sustainable water and wastewater services.

Our core values guide us:

• Results Driven: Achieving excellent business results.
• Ethical: Being honest, responsible, and environmentally conscious.
• Customer Focused: Exceeding customer expectations.
• Innovative: Continuously seeking better ways.
• One Team: Promoting cooperation to achieve goals.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Generous holiday entitlement starting at 28 days plus bank holidays and additional days off during Christmas and New Year.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions up to 11%.
• Free access to local attractions.
• Discount schemes on days out, shopping, travel, and more.
• Wellbeing support, including digital GP services.
• Sustainable travel options, such as salary sacrifice cars and cycle schemes.
• Financial wellbeing support, including savings schemes, low-cost loans, and insurance benefits.
• Development opportunities, professional subscriptions, and interest-free qualification loans.

About NWG

NWG provides water and sewerage services to 2.7 million in the North East and water services to 1.5 million in the South East of England. We are committed to delivering excellent service and putting customers first.