Transformation Manager (Digital)

SevernTrentLife; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in the UK seeks a Transformation Workstream Manager to lead technology transformation initiatives within the Emerging Tech programme. This role involves delivering strategic projects, fostering stakeholder relationships, and mentoring team members. Candidates should have proven leadership experience in the Engineering/Construction sector and a passion for innovative solutions. The position offers competitive benefits including a bonus scheme and extensive training support.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Share-save scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Experience leading technology transformation programmes in Engineering/Construction.
• Demonstrated expertise in building innovative solutions.
• Previous leadership experience in a fast-paced culture is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformation workstreams on the Emerging Tech programme.
• Deliver initiatives from strategy to change management and benefits realisation.
• Quantify and communicate programme benefits to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership of technology transformation programmes

Building innovative solutions

Stakeholder management

Change management

Job description

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.

If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

As our Transformation Workstream Manager, you will lead key transformation workstreams on the Emerging Tech programme, within our Capability business. You will be responsible for end‑to‑day delivery of initiatives from strategy and inception through to change management and benefits realisation. It’s an exciting time as you’ll contribute to the delivery of Capability’s £350m efficiency target by identifying new opportunities to unlock time and cost savings using technology. You’ll drive organisational transformation through identifying and delivering change programmes, supporting our teams across Design, Delivery and Commercial to successfully adopt transformative capabilities.

Key Accountabilities

• Successful delivery and leadership of Emerging Tech transformation workstreams
• Leading relationships with relevant stakeholders across CCS Design and Delivery
• Full end-to-end delivery of new transformation and change projects at a workstream level
• Be an innovative thought leader within Severn Trent, working with teams across all directorates to bring transformational change and business‑wide collaboration
• Quantify technology programme benefits and articulately communicate to senior leadership to secure buy‑in and support
• Deliver Emerging Tech transformation projects on time with all benefits realised
• Be a supportive and driven mentor, holding apprentices and graduates accountable to their performance objectives and creating career development opportunities

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Experience in a proven leadership of technology transformation programmes within the Engineering/Construction sector and demonstrating an expertise in building new innovative solutions and delivering to success would be required. Having leadership experience at a startup with a fast‑paced culture would be advantageous.

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Share‑save – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year

LET’S GO

We can’t wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We’ll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.