Senior Programme Manager

Severn Trent; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company in Coventry seeks a Senior Programme Manager to lead the delivery of a £1.2 billion capital programme. You will guide a diverse team of project managers and collaborate with stakeholders to execute over 200 projects, with a focus on continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will possess a proven ability to drive project success and innovate in a fast-paced environment. Join us to make a meaningful impact in your community.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave plan

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading large, complex projects.
• Extensive experience in managing stakeholders.
• Ability to lead internal and external resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver projects on time and budget.
• Innovate to improve performance.
• Nurture team development and success.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Innovation

Communication skills

Job description

Based from our Finham office (Coventry), the Senior Programme Manager will lead an integrated team to deliver portfolios and programmes of work within Severn Trent’s Capital Investment Programme. You will lead a team of project managers and Assistant Project Managers, working with key stakeholders to deliver assigned projects to time and budget, continuously challenging and innovating to improve performance and drive continuous improvement. You will provide robust leadership to enable design, procurement and construction of multiple projects as well as nurturing the development of your team and their success.

You will have a proven track record of successfully leading the delivery of large, complex and multi-disciplinary projects, with extensive experience of managing a disparate set of stakeholders at all levels to deliver on programme objectives. You will have experience of leading programme teams of internal and external resource to deliver high risk, high complexity and high value projects, 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. The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involved. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?

What do you get if you cross an award winning, innovative, water company and over 300 dedicated team members? Our Capital Delivery team of course! Our ambitious and innovative projects (all 5,000+ of them) help to combat the challenges of waste and water infrastructure, flooding and water quality. Be a part of something bringing benefits to our communities, health outcomes and environment. It could be the biggest challenge of your career. If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. We are currently looking for a Senior Programme Manager to lead a Waste Treatment Delivery Team and play a proactive role in successfully delivering £1.2bn capital programme and 200+ projects.

• 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
• Two volunteering days per year