Our people are what makes Severn Trent a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. We’re a team of over 9,000 people with a purpose to deliver one of life’s essentials, and we do it all while thriving in our unique culture.
We’re a Midlands based FTSE100 plc and welcome people from all walks of life, celebrating their individuality, as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities we represent.
It’s an exciting time to join, as we have a huge ambition to deliver bigger and better than ever before over our next 5-year regulatory period. If you’re seeking an exciting and thoroughly rewarding career in Group Transformation, Severn Trent is the place to be.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for driving successful projects?
Join our team as a Senior Project Manager, where you’ll lead, develop, and manage a team of change professionals within your work-stream, and collaborate with key partners to ensure quality outcomes, manage governance and documentation, and provide timely feedback.
There are currently two positions available within the team; a 12-month fixed term contract and a permanent opportunity. If you have a strong leadership mindset and a drive for excellence, we want to hear from you!
Further Responsibilities include:
1. Be directly responsible for delivering projects in your work-stream, in line with DMO standards.
2. Engage with the Project Sponsor and manage stakeholders to ensure project deliverables are well received and benefits realised.
3. Advise Work-Stream Boards, resolve issues, and recommend corrective actions.
4. Manage work-stream resources to ensure quality, time, and cost criteria are met.
5. Identify and monitor project benefits to drive sustainable change.
6. Analyse and apply relevant information to project delivery.
7. Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, shaping information to align with the audience's understanding.
8. Develop the Business Change team's capability to support the Group Transformation portfolio.
9. Support the development of Business Change methodology and template deliverables, ensuring best practices are shared.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
You will have a valid Full UK Driver’s License and hold a Project Management accreditation (APM).
Be a proven Programme Manager or experienced Project Manager with potential for programme management.
Experienced in leading business change projects, delivering sustainable change, and working in a matrix-managed environment.
Skilled in turning strategic ideas into tactical projects, with excellent presentation and communication skills, and the ability to engage and challenge stakeholders at all levels.
Have the ability to develop complex business cases, securing business buy-in, and simplifying complex concepts for informed decision-making.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent, and 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 Severn Trent family:
1. Salary of £48,000 - £59,800
2. 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
3. Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250 based on company performance and subject to eligibility)
4. Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
5. Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
6. Dedicated training and development with our Academy
7. Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
8. Family friendly policies
9. Two paid volunteering days per year
WHATS 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.
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