Strategy Programme Manager

idibu; England; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water company in the UK is seeking a Strategy Programme Manager to provide strategic direction for project delivery within Renewals & Logistics. The role involves managing initiatives and providing guidance on projects. Ideal candidates will have project management qualifications, experience in programme management, and the ability to liaise with senior stakeholders. This hybrid position offers a salary up to £66,800 per annum, along with a car allowance and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Car allowance of £5,800

24 days annual leave increasing to 30

Contributory pension

Personal Medical Assessments

Wider benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Hold a Project Management Qualification (e.g., Prince2, APM, Agile).
• Experience in Programme Management.
• Experience in regulatory projects is advantageous.
• Ability to liaise with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver continuous improvement initiatives and projects.
• Provide guidance to Operational Improvement Leads.
• Aid in the build and approval of business cases for projects.
• Support the Head of Renewals & Logistics in strategy design.

Skills

Project Management Qualification

Experience in Programme Management

Experience working with stakeholders

Ability to use Office 365

Education

Prince2, APM & Agile certifications

Job description

Strategy Programme Manager (Strategy Delivery Manager)

We are currently recruiting a Strategy Programme Manager to provide strategic direction in support of project and programme delivery within Renewals & Logistics and across the wider business. This role is specifically tailored towards our new Power Resilience Programme.

Additionally, this role will lead and programme manage specific initiatives alongside the day‑to‑day guidance given on other projects and programmes.

What you will be doing as a Strategy Programme Manager

• Deliver continuous improvement initiatives, projects and programmes in line with the Renewals & Logistics strategic programme framework, as well as wider business governance procedures.
• Provide guidance and steer to Operational Improvement Leads regarding project planning and implementation, removing blockers and barriers to project delivery/success.
• Provide strategic guidance in support of projects, programmes and continuous improvement across Renewals & Logistics and the wider business.
• Aid in the build and approval of business cases for other projects and programmes, to ensure successful budget provision, enabling project delivery. This is in addition to structuring appropriate business cases for one’s projects and programmes.
• Provide ad‑hoc support to the Head of Renewals & Logistics Business Planning about strategy design, and additional initiatives added to the Renewals & Logistics Programme scope and act as a delegate in their absence.

The base location for this role will be Kemble Court, Reading, on a Hybrid basis. Hours of work are 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday. Within this role, you will be required to visit multiple sites across the Thames Valley and London area. For this, you will receive a car allowance of £5,800.

What you should bring to the role

• Hold a Project Management Qualification. Eg, Prince2, APM & Agile.
• Experience in Programme Management.
• Any experience in regulatory projects or reporting would be advantageous.
• Experience working with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Ability to use Office 365 products. Such as Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Ability to liaise with senior management internally and externally.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary up to £66,800 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Car Allowance of £5,800 per annum.
• Annual Leave - 24 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast‑tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

The real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.