Transformation Project & Change Manager

Severn Trent Water; Coventry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive water company in Coventry is seeking a Change Project Manager to oversee project delivery, manage stakeholders, and implement change initiatives effectively. The ideal candidate has strong leadership and project management experience, along with communication skills that can engage stakeholders effectively. A guidance in benefits realization and experience with relevant certifications is a plus. You'll enjoy competitive perks including a substantial pension scheme and annual bonus scheme.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave option

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing projects and change.
• Ability to coach and train others effectively.
• Experience with Six Sigma is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of assigned projects.
• Engage with stakeholders and manage project communications.
• Advise on project governance and corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Project Management accreditation

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a career that makes a difference? Look no further than Severn Trent Water! Our award-winning, innovative company is home to over 8,500 dedicated team members who are passionate about making a positive impact on the world. We offer a diverse range of roles and development opportunities, so there’s something for everyone here. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, we have the resources and support you need to succeed.

When people think of Severn Trent, they immediately think of water and waste – and that's only natural – it's our bread and butter after all… but you might not realise we have a thriving Developer Services business. Whether someone is building their own house on a small plot, planning a large housing estate or a commercial development, Developer Services work with you to make sure your water and wastewater plans are right for the project.

Role

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

We have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Change Project Manager where you’ll be directly accountable for the delivery of assigned projects, delivering to time, cost and quality with minimum BAU impacts and positive outcomes on a 12 month basis only.

We’ll be looking for you to effectively deliver change programmes, working with our different teams to provide business change deliverables, as well as be accountable for project planning and reporting activities. You’ll do all this while building strong links with business teams, ensuring best practice is developed, shared, implemented and recorded.

Your key accountabilities in helping us on our journey will be:

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• Be directly responsible / accountable for delivery of assigned projects and work-streams through the pre-defined project life cycle.
• Actively engage with the Project Sponsor and effectively manage other stakeholders across the business during the course of a project
• communicate effectively on project deliverables to ensure they are well received by the recipients of the change and that the project is successfully delivered
• Advise Project Boards, resolve issues and recommend corrective action to implement workings within agreed project governance arrangements
• Make sure that project and change benefits are correctly identified and monitored, and a framework is in place to drive and deliver sustainable change.

What you’ll bring to the role

We’ll be looking foryou to have strong leadership and influencing skills with a proven track record in project management. Coupling this experience with the presenting and communicating skills will be a massive help, as it will allow you to engage and challenge stakeholders at all levels in an appropriate and constructive way.

Experience of benefit identification, definition, business case building and delivery planning / implementation will be key, as will experience of coaching, training and giving feedback at all levels.

We’ll be looking for you to ideally have a Project Management accreditation and/or relevant experience and if that includes Six Sigma training/ accreditation and/or relevant experience that would be a bonus!

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 want people who show up and get involve. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?

What’s in it for you

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

• 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%)
• Sharesave – 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 (including, a year off paid for any maternity and adoption leave)
• Two volunteering days per year

What’s Next

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. We’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.

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