Tech Lead & IT Programme Manager — Hybrid (Leeds)

Kelda Group Limited 0000411940 - Kelda Group Limited; Leeds; Híbrido; GBP 68.000 - 83.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Annual incentive bonus

Pension scheme

Development opportunities

Generous leave

Life assurance

Benefits package

Wellness & perks

Descripción de la vacante

Yorkshire Water is seeking an IT Senior Project Manager / Tech Lead to drive the successful delivery of complex technology projects, govern budgets, risks and stakeholder engagement. You will provide technical leadership across software development and ensure secure, architecture-aligned delivery.

The role emphasises roadmap development, cross-functional collaboration with operational teams, and delivering tangible benefits to customers and colleagues while supporting flexible working patterns.

Formación

• Significant experience leading complex technology projects, programmes or digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of systems and software development lifecycles, delivery methodologies and governance frameworks.
• Experience providing technical leadership across software development, implementation and operational support activities.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, forecasts, risks, issues, dependencies and project governance.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, suppliers and delivery partners within a matrix environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience translating business and operational requirements into effective technology solutions.
• Knowledge of technology governance, architecture, cyber security, service transition and business change disciplines.
• Experience developing roadmaps, investment plans and delivery strategies.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive results through collaboration and influence.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the successful delivery of complex technology projects and programmes from mobilisation through to operational handover.
• Provide technical leadership across systems and software development activities, ensuring solutions are delivered securely, safely and in line with agreed architecture standards.
• Develop and maintain delivery roadmaps, priorities and investment plans that support operational and business outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with operational, engineering, asset management, capital delivery and technology teams.
• Act as the primary TECH contact for assigned projects and programmes, ensuring effective communication and stakeholder engagement throughout delivery.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary internal teams, suppliers and delivery partners to achieve successful outcomes.
• Ensure robust governance, risk management, quality assurance and change control processes are in place and operating effectively.
• Work closely with architecture, cyber security, data and service teams to ensure solutions are resilient, supportable and fit for purpose.
• Support business case development, investment planning, procurement activities and technical evaluations.
• Monitor delivery performance, budgets, forecasts, benefits realisation and project outcomes.
• Ensure business readiness, training, adoption and operational transition activities are effectively planned and delivered.
• Drive continuous improvement and promote best practices across TECH delivery.

Conocimientos

Technology leadership

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Governance

Budget management

Risk management

people coordination

Educación

Project/Programme/Technology/Engineering qualification

Descripción del empleo

Yorkshire Water is seeking an IT Senior Project Manager / Tech Lead to drive the successful delivery of complex technology projects, govern budgets, risks and stakeholder engagement. You will provide technical leadership across software development and ensure secure, architecture-aligned delivery.

The role emphasises roadmap development, cross-functional collaboration with operational teams, and delivering tangible benefits to customers and colleagues while supporting flexible working patterns.