Programme Manager

Anglian Water Services; Huntingdon; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company is seeking a Programme Manager to lead transformative change. In this role, you will manage multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex, multi-year programmes, ensuring key outcomes are met on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have experience in project management, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to drive change within regulated environments. You will enjoy competitive benefits including private healthcare and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Private healthcare and physiotherapy

24-hour Virtual GP service

Competitive pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits and working culture

Qualifications

• Recognised project/programme management qualification (Prince2, APM, MSP).
• Significant experience in a project manager or equivalent role.
• Experience managing complex business change programmes.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead programme shaping and delivery with business sponsors.
• Develop and manage programme plans, budgets, and financial controls.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and manage expectations.
• Integrate change management activity.

Skills

Project management qualification (Prince2, APM, MSP)

Experience in delivering complex projects

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Leadership and coaching

Job description

Circa £ 70,000 (Depending on skills & Experience) Permanent / 37 hours per week / Full-time (with flexibility for part-time working) Huntingdon, Peterborough or Lincoln 5 x Positions available Five opportunities. One mission: driving performance and impact - Lead transformative change as a Programme Manager at Anglian Water

Are you ready to lead transformative change? In this role, you’ll take charge of multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex, multi-year programmes that shape our strategic future. You’ll own delivery from start to finish—ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. From business processes and systems to data and people, you’ll make sure every change aligns with our organisational strategy. If you’re passionate about leading change and making a real difference, we want to hear from you!

What you’ll be doing

• Lead programme shaping and delivery with business sponsors, defining objectives, benefits, and priorities.
• Establish and maintain governance structures and ensure effective oversight and reporting.
• Develop and manage programme plans, budgets, and financial controls.
• Identify and manage dependencies, risks, and issues across projects and programmes.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and manage expectations throughout the programme lifecycle.
• Integrate change management activity and lead benefits realisation.

What does it take to be a Programme Manager?

• Recognised project / programme management qualification (Prince2, APM, MSP).
• Significant experience in a project manager or equivalent role, delivering complex, multi-year projects.
• Experience managing complex business change programmes across part or all of the operating model.
• Experience in large, regulated environments and team leadership.
• Strong commercial acumen and financial control.
• Experience in risk management and stakeholder collaboration.
• Excellent collaborative and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development abilities.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills for complex issues.
• Ability to adapt, challenge, and implement change constructively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, strategic thinker with a focus on continuous improvement.

What’s in it for you?

• Private healthcare and physiotherapy
• 24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household
• 2 6 days annual leave (rising with service)
• Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double‑matches your contributions up to 6% (up to 18% combined)
• Bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits and working culture
• Life Assurance (8× salary) and Personal Accident cover
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Great discounts and perks

Inclusion at Anglian Water

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We’re proud signatories of the Social Mobility Pledge, Race at Work Charter, and Armed Forces Covenant, and we’re a Disability Confident employer.

Closing Date: 18 th January 2026

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