Technical Project Manager

Anglian Water Group; Huntingdon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Private health care

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance

Annual bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Volunteer days

Environmental and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Anglian Water Group seeks a Technical Project Manager to deliver highly technical IS or OT projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with goals, schedules and budgets. You will lead technical teams, manage stakeholder communications and coach team members while navigating regulations and third-party contracts.

This role champions change management, drives adoption of new solutions, and builds a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Recognised project management qualification (Prince2, APM, Scrum Master).
• Significant experience in technical project management, IT/OT delivery, and leadership.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, databases, system architecture, and cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of technical projects, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time and within budget.
• Lead project initiation, definition, and scoping, translating business requirements into technical solutions.
• Develop and approve business cases, manage risks, and control change processes.
• Lead technical teams, manage resources, and ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
• Champion change management and drive adoption of new processes and systems.
• Ensure smooth handover to business-as-usual teams and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Prince2 certification

APM qualification

Scrum Master

Job description

As a Technical Project Manager, you will deliver highly technical IS or OT projects from conception to completion, ensuring they align with project goals, schedules, and budgets. You will lead technical teams, manage stakeholder communications, and coach team members while navigating regulations and third-party contracts. You will champion change management practices, drive adoption of new technical solutions, and build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation. Your role is central to delivering strategic technical projects and ensuring sustained benefit realisation. What you'll be doing

• Manage delivery of technical projects, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time and within budget
• Lead project initiation, definition, and scoping, translating business requirements into technical solutions
• Develop and approve business cases, manage risks, and control change processes
• Lead technical teams, manage resources, and ensure compliance with standards and regulations
• Champion change management and drive adoption of new processes and systems
• Ensure smooth handover to business-as-usual teams and support continuous improvement
  Recognised project management qualification (Prince 2, APM, Scrum Master)
• Significant experience in technical project management, IT/OT delivery, and leadership
• Strong understanding of SDLC, databases, system architecture, and cybersecurity
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collaborative skills
• Creative thinker, resilient under pressure, and commercially aware
• Strategic, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement and learning
  As a valued employee, you'll be entitled to:
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
• Flexible working options
• Private health care
• Competitive pension scheme - Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 7%
• Life assurance at eight times your salary
• Annual bonus
• Personal medical assessments
• Virtual GP service
• Cancer screening
• Financial wellbeing support and salary finance benefits
• Lifestyle Savings including discounts on retail, travel, and utilities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Volunteer days
• Environmental and wellbeing initiatives