Job title: Strategy Programme Manager
Ref: 39840
Division: Asset Operations & Capital Delivery
Location: Hybrid - Kemble Court - RG2 6AD
Contract type: Permanent
Full/Part-time: Full-time
Hours: 36 hours per week
Salary: Between £53,440 to £66,800 per annum depending on skills and experience
Job grade: C
Closing date: 21/02/2025
We are currently recruiting a Strategy Programme Manager to provide strategic direction in support of project and programme delivery within Renewals & Logistics and across the wider business. This role is specifically tailored towards our new Power Resilience Programme.
Additionally, this role will lead and programme manage specific initiatives alongside the day-to-day guidance given on other projects and programmes.
What you will be doing as a Strategy Programme Manager
* Deliver continuous improvement initiatives, projects and programmes in line with the Renewals & Logistics strategic programme framework, as well as wider business governance procedures.
* Provide guidance and steer to Operational Improvement Leads regarding project planning and implementation, removing blockers and barriers to project delivery/success.
* Provide strategic guidance in support of projects, programmes and continuous improvement across Renewals & Logistics and the wider business.
* Aid in the build and approval of business cases for other projects and programmes, to ensure successful budget provision, enabling project delivery.
* Provide ad-hoc support to the Head of Renewals & Logistics Business Planning about strategy design, and additional initiatives added to the Renewals & Logistics Programme scope.
The base location for this role will be Kemble Court, Reading on a Hybrid basis.
Hours of work are 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.
Within this role, you will be required to visit multiple sites across the Thames Valley and London area. For this, you will receive a car allowance of £5,800.
What you should bring to the role
* Hold a Project Management Qualification (e.g., Prince2, APM & Agile).
* Experience in Programme Management.
* Experience within the Power industry would be beneficial.
* Experience working with a broad range of stakeholders.
* Ability to use Office 365 products such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
* Ability to liaise with senior management internally and externally.
What’s in it for you?
* Salary between £53,440 to £66,800 per annum depending on skills and experience.
* Car Allowance of £5,800 per annum.
* Annual Leave - 24 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (Plus bank holidays).
* Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
* Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
* Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and excellent benefits.
Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.
Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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