Project Manager

As a Project Manager in the Digital Management function, you will be responsible for developing and managing multiple initiatives within our overarching Digital Management strategy.

This area is in its early stages, offering a unique opportunity to be directly involved in the initial ideation and planning of projects before leading their delivery

What you’ll be doing as a Project Manager

• Lead & coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors
• Identify, engage and manage direct and indirect stakeholders appropriately, in the context of their role.
• Define and adopt appropriate project management methodology and tools as necessary
• Lead and facilitate project development workshops/reviews and project kick-off meetings.
• Clear written and verbal communication with stakeholders to provide updates on progress and to maintain awareness of business needs and priorities.
• Identify, assess, and manage risks effectively.
• Establish regular review meetings covering cost, schedule, and resources.
• Proactive identification and management of project dependencies – within and outside the project
• Assess the effectiveness of initiatives and provide recommendations for improvement and optimisation

Base location – Hybrid – Clear Water Court, Reading

What you should bring to the role

• Proven experience as a Project Manager.
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities with a keen eye for detail.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies. (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Kanban)
• Knowledge of technology trends.
• Extensive Project Delivery experience.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary of up to £55,000 per annum depending on experience
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

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Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

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Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is 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. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

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.