Technical Project Manager

Veolia Environmental Services (Uk) Plc; England; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global environmental services company is looking for a Technical IT Project Manager to lead business change projects up to £3m. The successful candidate will utilize Agile and Waterfall methodologies to enhance project delivery and manage resources effectively. The role offers a competitive salary up to £60,000, with a total package reaching £72,600 including benefits such as a car allowance and private healthcare.

Benefits

Car allowance

Company pension scheme

Bonus

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Proven track record using Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience managing project lifecycles from appraisal to implementation.
• Ability to lead teams and manage external vendors effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage business change projects of up to £3m.
• Engage with internal customers and stakeholders for project success.
• Deliver impactful IT projects within budget and quality standards.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management methodologies

DevOps

System integration

Business change management

Education

Formal project management qualification

Job description

Hours - Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who sees the world in a similar way to take up an exciting Technical IT Project Manager role in our Information Technology team. Because of our responsibility when it comes to leading change, resourcing takes every single one of us, and this is how you can play your part. And if you're looking to advance your career and gain industry-leading experience in a thriving and supportive workplace, this role will suit you perfectly. It doesn't matter if you're looking to overhaul the industry, or just do a good day's work. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment in small and big ways, and contribute towards our inclusive culture.

What will you be doing?

The IT Project Manager will lead and manage business change projects, of value up to £3m, to optimise, evolve and grow Veolia. The key technical skills encompasses DevOps and system integration to effectively deliver projects to scope, time, cost and quality. The role makes a significant contribution to Veolia's business strategy and requires skill and tenacity in the areas of business change, IT technology procurement, negotiation, multi-disciplinary and external resource management. The successful candidate will deliver impactful IT projects in the business and be directly responsible for project budgets and outcomes.

• Engage with internal customers and have strong stakeholder management skills.
• Manage activities of the project team resources and stakeholders to deliver business change solutions underpinned by successful systems integration.
• Stay current with the latest developments in project frameworks and methodologies.
• Direct others through specification, statements of work and other appropriate methods in the detailed design, coding, testing, documentation, implementation, and maintenance of underpinning information technology solutions.
• Drive projects to a successful conclusion, using the most suitable project methodology, be that Agile or Waterfall.
• Using expert knowledge of DevOps, system integration approaches and data architecture principles, ensure the management of IT integration delivery is of a high quality, and be able to identify risks and issues early.
• Prepare and present project plans, status reports, cost forecasts, risk and issues logs, options appraisals, cost benefit studies and recommend funding and resources.

What are we looking for?

• Proven track record using different methodologies including Agile and Waterfall.
• Formal project management qualification at practitioner level.
• Evidence of leading business change as a project manager with a mixture of external vendor provision, business stakeholder management and process.
• Evidence of completing full project lifecycles from options appraisal to business change adoption and sustainability.
• Evidence of managing a wide range of stakeholders and colleagues as a successful project delivery team.
• Working knowledge of business improvement techniques.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Salary

• Salary - Up to £60,000, with a total package up to £72,600 (car allowance/car, company pension scheme, bonus, private healthcare)