Programme Manager
Programme Manager
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Job Description
Closing Date
26/02/2025Job Title: Programme Manager
Location: Falmer (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Competitive based on experience
Job Overview
As a Programme Manager at Southern Water youll be at the heart of delivering transformational projects that drive our strategic vision forward. This is a unique opportunity to lead highimpact programmes managing substantial investments that make a real difference. Youll ensure projects are delivered on time within budget and generate measurable benefits all while navigating complex risks and opportunities. Success in this role comes from your ability to collaborate seamlessly across asset management delivery and finance teamsbringing people together to turn strategy into reality. If youre ready to take on a role where your leadership and expertise will shape the future wed love to hear from you!
Responsibilities will include:
- Take full accountability for managing strategic programmes valued between 330m and 1.5bn aligning them with Southern Waters PR24 Business Plan and broader strategies.
- Proactively manage TOTEX budgets ensuring cost efficiency and optimising programme delivery. Youll identify and address any risks early advising senior leaders and recommending actions.
- Collaborate with crossfunctional teams including Asset Management Capital Delivery Finance Operations and IT to ensure delivery success.
- Lead the reporting process for programme delivery providing critical updates to the Investment Committee Executive team and Shareholders.
- Drive continuous improvement in processes and systems to ensure we achieve the best outcomes with limited resources.
About You
- A highly skilled Programme Manager with experience delivering large programmes in the water wastewater or infrastructure sectors.
- Indepth understanding of the water industrys regulatory frameworks and the ability to navigate industry challenges.
- A proven track record of optimising delivery and managing complex highvalue programmes with the ability to make informed decisions under pressure.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and engage senior leaders and key stakeholders including Board members.
- A collaborative mindset able to work closely with internal teams and external partners to drive results and maximise value.
- A degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. engineering asset management or risk management) and experience in programme management ideally backed by project management qualifications (e.g. APM).
- Experienced in project delivery PMO asset management and/or finance.
Package
This role will be full time Monday to Friday 37 hours a week.
Southern Water operate a hybrid approach to working between our offices and home.
We are offering a competitive salary depending on skills and experience as well as other benefits including:
Company and performancerelated bonus
Generous pension up to 11 company contribution
25 days annual leave
Life assurance equal to 4x salary
Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
Health Cash Plan
Full funded eye tests
Two paid volunteering days a year
Occupational health service
Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
Digital GP service
Study support may be available for jobrelated qualifications
Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options
Cycle to work scheme
Does this opportunity excite you but youre not 100 sure if you meet all the requirements for the role Or are you concerned that normal office hours arent possible given your personal circumstances Whilst we cant accommodate every flexible working request well try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role
Our customers are at the heart of everything we do because delivering water for life is our core purpose. To achieve this we need 24/7 support in place to resolve incidents quickly and efficiently. All our employees understand the importance of outofhours incident support because when problems appear fixing them is our top priority. Thats why our people join together and support when and however needed to make sure our customers get the service they deserve. Joining the Southern Water family means youll become part of our incident support team. During your interview your manager will speak to you about any incident support rotas that apply to your position.
Privacy Statement:
Please note: If you are an existing Southern Water employee you will need to confirm within your application that your Manager is aware of your application.
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. You will need to provide evidence of eligibility (e.g. a passport or long birth certificate and proof of NI) and current proof of address (dated within the last 3 months) will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you do not meet these criteria your application will not be considered.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
