Senior Programme Controls Manager

Severn Trent Water; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in the United Kingdom is looking for a Senior Programme Controls Manager to join their Strategic Delivery Office. In this role, you will lead key workstreams, manage teams, and enhance programme performance through strategic planning and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in managing high-risk projects, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Join a company that values its employees and contributes positively to the environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Proven track record within a PMO or SDO environment.
• Experience leading teams on high-risk and high-complexity programmes.
• Strong background in financial and operational success.

Responsibilities

• Lead critical workstreams within the Strategic Delivery Office.
• Monitor and report on delivery plan and resource planning.
• Drive programme and portfolio performance for continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic planning

Risk management

Budget control

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Job description

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At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do and we’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.

If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

We are currently looking for 2 Senior Programme Controls Managers to work within our Strategic Delivery Office (SDO).

Everything you need to know

Based from any of our Capital Hubs (Finham, Raynesway or Shelton), the Senior Programme Controls Manager will lead key critical workstreams within the Strategic Delivery Office (SDO). You will lead a team, working with key stakeholders to drive programme and portfolio performance, continuously challenging and innovating to improve performance and drive continuous improvement.

You will provide robust leadership as well as nurturing the development of your team and their success. With excellent technical and strong leadership and stakeholder management, you will play a key role in establishing a best-in-class SDO, including monitoring and reporting on progress against the delivery plan, long range planning, capacity, financial and resource planning.

Experience in managing multiple projects and handling large datasets. The ideal candidate should have skills in strategic planning, risk management, and budget control for large programs, combined with the ability to analyse and interpret big data to drive better decision-making and optimise project outcomes.

What you’ll bring to the role

You will have a proven track record within a PMO or SDO environment. You will have experience of leading teams of internal and external resource to deliver high risk, high complexity and high value programmes, and you will have extensive experience of working closely with a supply chain to deliver. You will have a proven track record in developing high performing teams and a strong background in delivering financial and operational success.

You will be a dynamic and collaborative individual with excellent communication and influencing skills. You will have a strong ability to build successful working relationships with internal and external stakeholders from a diverse range of backgrounds, and hold a relentless drive for continuous improvement, with the ability to innovate and anticipate unexpected issues and challenges as they arise.

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome and celebrate diverse individuals, knowing they help us better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

How we’ll reward and care for you

It's not just a job; it's a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. Plus, you'll contribute to the environment and community too. Here are some of our favourites:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 additional days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 depending on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies (including a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)
• Two volunteering days per year

Let’s go

We can’t wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We’ll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.