Job number UU02381
Country - United Kingdom
Region - Cheshire West and Chester
Location name - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP
Posting End Date - 17/03/2025
Band - 4a
Role Type - Permanent
Work hours - 37 Hours per Week
Salary - Competitive Salary
United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.
We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.
We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and contribution.
* A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
* A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
* Up to 10.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
* A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
* MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
* Enhanced parental leave schemes
Job Purpose
The Senior Technology Project Manager will be part of the Operational Technology (OT) Minor Works team and will plan, direct and deliver Technology Services projects that help innovate or differentiate the business, ensuring a high degree of business involvement, fast turnaround and frequent update.
You'll deliver Technology Services projects effectively, at pace, for the lowest possible cost and a high level of customer satisfaction and input into technology delivery strategy across the organisation, fostering a product management and process ownership focus.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
* Work as part of the Technology Delivery team to drive continual change and improvement in the way we deliver change for United Utilities, working with the sponsor, stakeholders and project team in the preparation and presentation of Technology Service project business case(s) and delivering within the agreed constraints of time, quality and costs.
* Deliver Technology Services projects and products that are aligned with UU Strategy whilst ensuring the Health, Safety and Wellbeing management framework is embedded in all activities.
* Promote a safety culture in Project delivery and ensure outputs and outcomes comply with all Legal, Health Safety and Environmental obligations.
* Determine the appropriate delivery approach and methodology to successfully deliver the required project outcomes and products for the Customer.
* Bring digital thinking to project delivery, drive change at pace and where appropriate deliver continually and iteratively whilst bringing a product focus to project delivery.
* Establish and build highly collaborative delivery teams and embed a culture of innovation in the teams to deliver project outcomes.
* Establish appropriate project governance and project controls to ensure the project is being delivered to time, cost and quality.
Technical Skills & Experience
* Effective stakeholder management and interpersonal skills demonstrated at a variety of levels.
* Strong commercial management skills and experience, and a track record of managing delivery from third-party suppliers to time, budget, and quality.
* A demonstrable successful track record in the delivery of complex Operational Technology/Technology/Digital/IT/Business Change/Engineering projects to time, cost and quality.
* Ability to lead, direct and motivate a team and experience of managing delivery collaboratively.
* Relevant business knowledge of UU and wider Water Industry.
Qualifications
* Project Management certification.
* Formally trained in appropriate health and safety regulations (i.e. CDM, HASAWA etc).
We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.
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