Strategic Programme Reporting Lead

Kelda Group Limited 0000411940 - Kelda Group Limited; Ledston; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 12%

Life cover 4x salary

Health cash plan

Critical illness insurance

Dental insurance

Life assurance flex

Partner cover

Retail savings scheme

Online GP service

Cycle to work scheme

Gym discounts

Job summary

Yorkshire Water is seeking a Programme Reporting Lead to join the Asset Delivery PMO team in Leeds. You will provide governance, planning insight, risk and delivery performance across major capital programmes within the DPC portfolio, helping teams drive informed investment decisions.

The role offers hybrid working (2–3 office days) with a busy, regulated environment and opportunities to influence significant national infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.
• Experience working within a PMO, Project Controls, Programme Controls or Project Management environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends and provide actionable insight.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using Power BI or similar reporting and visualisation tools.
• Experience of working with large datasets and producing high-quality management information.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and influence outcomes.
• Excellent attention to detail, with a commitment to data quality, governance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of programme and project controls processes across DPC Programme.
• Analyse project and programme performance across key delivery metrics, identifying trends, risks, issues and opportunities.
• Support the review of project plans, schedules, forecasts and performance data through reporting and analysis, ensuring information is accurate, complete and fit for decision-making.
• Monitor compliance with project lifecycle, governance and approval processes, escalating areas of concern where required.
• Assist in the development and continuous improvement of project controls tools, reporting and performance frameworks.
• Support risk and opportunity management activities, including the analysis of project and programme risk exposure.
• Contribute to schedule and cost performance assessments to support informed decision-making.
• Work with Project Managers, PMO teams and delivery partners to improve data quality and strengthen project controls maturity.
• Produce insightful analysis and recommendations that support successful programme delivery and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Attention to detail

PMO experience

Project Controls

Education

Degree level qualification

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Yorkshire Water is seeking a Programme Reporting Lead to join the Asset Delivery PMO team in Leeds. You will provide governance, planning insight, risk and delivery performance across major capital programmes within the DPC portfolio, helping teams drive informed investment decisions.

The role offers hybrid working (2–3 office days) with a busy, regulated environment and opportunities to influence significant national infrastructure projects.