Transformation Project Manager

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Pay Grade Level :Level 2 - Technical Expert

Post end date :01-May-25

Role Type : Full Time Contract

Manager Name :Deborah Martin-Rerrie

Hello, we’re Severn Trent Our purpose is taking care of life’s essentials, but we’re also big on making a difference, not just because we should but because we care.

We’re currently recruiting for a Transformation Project Manager tojoin our Team.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality. We know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities where they live.

If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

You will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating transformation projects within the Wholesale Market Unit of Severn Trent Water. This includes providing business change deliverables and being accountable for project identification, planning and reporting activities.

Additionally, you will be directly accountable for the delivery of assigned projects and work-streams through the appropriate project life cycle.

Some of the other accountabilities:

• Project Planning & Management: Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful project execution. Ensure key activities are planned and lessons learned are captured.
  
• Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate with various stakeholders, including clients, legal teams, and financial advisors, to ensure alignment and smooth project progression. Actively engage with the Project Sponsor and effectively manage other stakeholders across the business during a project, communicating effectively on project deliverables.
  
• Project Governance: Run a robust governance structure to manage the work and priorities of the Project Team throughout the project lifecycle. Define appropriate activities to ensure that the project delivers to quality, time, and cost criteria. Manage commercial and financial approvals via Project Boards and steering committees by creating slide packs for reporting progress, risks, and issues to programme leadership and senior stakeholders.
  
• Integration Planning: Plan and oversee the integration of acquired entities to ensure seamless transitions and realization of synergies.
  
• Presentation Skills: Communicate, engage, and challenge stakeholders at all levels in an appropriate and constructive way, adjusting the message to fit the audience.
  
• Travel: Travel and work at various sites/locations across the Severn Trent Water region as required.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

Leading projects or business change requires a proven track record of delivering sustainable change and associated benefits. It also demands excellent presentation skills and the ability to communicate, engage, and challenge stakeholders at all levels in an appropriate and constructive way.

Additionally, it involves benefit identification, definition, and delivery planning, as well as coaching, training, and giving feedback at all levels.

As travel and work at various sites/locations across the Severn Trent Water region is required, you’ll also need to hold a full U.K driving licence.

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 employ thousands of people from across our community who really care about what they do. Because that is how we do what we do.

And when it comes to inclusion, we’re making sure we keep up the progress with our wonderful working groups – LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability and Ethnicity; who help us do just that.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

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

• Starting Salary from £45,000
• 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

WHATS NEXT?

We can’t wait to hear from you.

And if your curiosity has peaked and you're wanting to find out even more, search#LifeAtSevernTrenton social media.

Ps. we’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.