Project Manager

Experis; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis is seeking an Agile Project Manager for a 4-month engagement in Coventry. The role involves day-to-day project delivery across an Asset Intelligence portfolio with AI-enabled analytics and digital tools.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, facilitate Agile ceremonies, and ensure governance and quality across the program. The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder management, and solid understanding of water infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering with Scrum and Kanban.
• Lead Agile ceremonies and cadence management.
• Prioritize and refine product and sprint backlogs.
• Support story estimation and sprint planning.
• Strong understanding of clean water and wastewater systems.
• Knowledge of AI, digital twins and sensing technologies.
• Identify project risks and mitigation strategies.
• Clear communication with engineers, regulators, customers.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of projects under the Asset Intelligence Portfolio, including analytics, telemetry and AI-driven insights.
• Coordinate cross-functional delivery teams (data engineers, SMEs, suppliers, innovation specialists).
• Maintain Agile delivery cadences to accelerate development cycles and iterative releases.
• Ensure data governance, cyber security, and operational integrity standards are met.
• Facilitate testing and validation of new technologies (AI, digital twins, IoT, telemetry).
• Plan, execute and deliver water infrastructure and digital innovation projects.
• Manage timelines, budgets and resources using Agile methods.
• Maintain RAID logs and delivery boards (Azure DevOps, Jira, Trello).
• Engage stakeholders across internal departments and external parties.

Skills

Agile Methodology

Sprint Facilitation

Backlog Management

Estimation & Planning

Infrastructure Knowledge

Innovation Awareness

Risk & Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Cross-functional Leadership

Tools

MSP

Visio

MS Suite

Job description

Agile Project Manager

4 months - possible extensions

Coventry 1-2 days per week

Inside IR35 - Umbrella only

Job Description

The Project Manager will oversee day-to-day project delivery and ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution while managing the six core dimensions of project management:

• * Scope
• * Schedule
• * Finance
• * Risk
• * Quality
• * Resources

Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication capabilities are essential to fulfil this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Delivery Under the Asset Intelligence Portfolio

Projects within the Asset Intelligence Portfolio typically involve advanced analytics, digital tools, telemetry, AI-driven insights, and broader initiatives that increase visibility, performance, and optimisation of clean and wastewater asset networks.

PLANNING AND DELIVERY

• Deliver initiatives such as digital twins, asset monitoring solutions, network optimisation tools, and predictive analytics pilots
• Coordinate cross-functional delivery teams including data engineers, operational SMEs, suppliers, and innovation specialists
• Maintain Agile delivery cadences to accelerate development cycles and iterative release of functionality

PERFORMANCE AND DATA GOVERNANCE

• Implement processes ensuring all data-driven solutions comply with data governance, cyber security, and operational integrity standards
• Track performance metrics for digital assets (e.g., model accuracy, data latency, uptime performance)
• Support the adoption and scale-up of Asset Intelligence tools into BAU operations

TECHNICAL AND INNOVATION INTEGRATION

• Facilitate testing and validation of new technologies such as: Computer vision models; Machine learning analytics; IoT and real-time telemetry enhancements; AI-based decision support systems
• Document capability gaps and manage delivery risks tied to data quality, model robustness, and system integration

PROJECT CO_ORDINAITON AND DELIVERY

• Plan, execute, and deliver water infrastructure and digital innovation projects
• Manage timelines, budgets, and resource plans using Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban)
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives
• Maintain accurate project documentation, RAID logs, and delivery boards (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira, Trello)

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

• Act as the primary contact between internal departments (engineering, operations, design, innovation) and external parties (contractors, regulators, customers)
• Ensure timely and transparent communication, producing meeting packs, delivery updates, and formal reports
• Manage expectations and resolve conflicts across diverse stakeholder groups

INNOVATION SUPPORT

• Work closely with innovation teams to test and pilot emerging technologies such as AI, digital twins, and automation tools
• Evaluate feasibility, gather stakeholder feedback, track KPIs, and produce technical assessments
• Coordinate transition from pilot to scaled operational deployment where applicable

COMPLIANCE AND QUALITY ASSURANCE

• Ensure all project risks, issues, and dependencies are logged, monitored, and escalated appropriately
• Drive adherence to regulatory standards, safety procedures, and quality assurance processes
• Lead audits, readiness reviews, and quality checkpoints to maintain project compliance

REQUIRED CAPABAILITIES

The Project Manager will demonstrate:

• Agile Methodology Expertise - Scrum, Kanban, iterative delivery, backlog refinement
• Sprint Facilitation - Effective delivery of Agile ceremonies and cadence management
• Backlog Management - Organising, prioritising, and refining product and sprint backlogs
• Estimation & Planning - Supporting story estimation and realistic sprint planning using Agile metrics
• Infrastructure Knowledge - Strong understanding of clean water and wastewater systems
• Innovation & Emerging Tech Awareness - Including AI, digital twins, computer vision, and sensing technologies
• Risk & Compliance Management - Identifying project risks, implementing mitigation strategies
• Stakeholder Engagement - Clear communication with engineers, regulators, customers, suppliers
• Cross-functional Team Leadership - Driving collaboration across innovation, design, operations, and IT

DELIVERABLES

The Project Manager will provide:

• Detailed project plans, schedules, RAID logs, and status reports
• Sprint artefacts (boards, burndowns, reviews, retrospectives)
• Governance and assurance documentation
• Technology evaluation and pilot reports

Specific Qualifications / Experience required: GCM05-GCM06

Domain Experience: Water (Nice to have)

Technology Experience: MSP, Visio, MS Suite