Programme Manager (2 perm and 1 12-month secondment/fixed term)
Programme Manager (2 perm and 1 12-month secondment/fixed term)
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Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.
Hows this for job satisfaction At Scottish Water we look after Scotlands most preciousnatural resource. From source to tap were guarding Scotlands reputation for refreshingly pure water and caring for our environment at the same time.
Our team Programme Assurance focuses on successfully managing and controlling the delivery of the investment portfolio managing programme efficiencies and delivering outcomes to realise benefits for our customers and stakeholders.
Sound good Do you have the aptitude to manage 56 water asset programmes Can you consider the relevant metrics to assure the position and status of a programme Does using Scottish Water investment governance framework appeal to you Can you implement your knowledge and skills through continual improvement activities
Were looking for 2 permanent and 1 fixed term/secondment (12 months) Programme Manager to join our Programme Assurance team. Youll work with colleagues to discuss the health of a programme by understanding key metrics. How much investment is available How much investment is currently live and how much investment is committed. Have you considered the risks to the programme What outcomes will the programme deliver
Youll also work with colleagues in project delivery where we apply Scottish Waters investment governance framework.
What youll do
As our Programme Manager you will have a key ownership role in regularly reviewing the health of specific programmes. This process is based on industry best practice Managing Successful Programmes. Using information and evidence gathered from regular engagement with stakeholders across Scottish Water and data from our reporting you will provide programme intelligence and insights to senior stakeholders to help make the decisions needed to ensure effective efficient and resilient delivery of your programmes.
Youll need to be able to lead the recovery of amber status programmes when things dont go to plan agreeing the way forward while understanding the impact on investment milestones risk and outcomes. Like our current Programme Managers youll be a great communicator and problem solver.
Youll have a key role in applying Scottish Waters investment governance framework. Youll working with project teams closely to ensure that project governance deliverables are provided and that the investment requests made for a project are accurate.
The Programme Assurance team have a strong focus on doing our job improving our job. We want you to come in with fresh eyes and with feedback from our stakeholders across the business to help continually build on the services we provide to our customers.We have a continual improvement process our Business Plan which holds our Programme Assurance improvement and change activities. You will be involved in these and could lead on them too.
Youll be responsible for 56 programmes working as an individual. Teamwork includes sharing technical knowledge and support fellow Programme Managers. Teamwork is also conducted when undertaking Business Plan activities.
What youll bring
Your programme management skills will include investment management programme delivery identifying and assessing programme risks and understanding programme outcomes.
You have an analytical mindset and an ability to apply it to problem solving.You also have an eye for detail. Theres a real reputational risk if we dont get things right and our stakeholders wont hesitate to challenge us.
You will also have excellent communication skills: visually verbally and in writing. Programme Managers can be expected to present at and/or lead reviews in various forums to a wide variety of stakeholders. Also youll have a track record of managing stakeholders effectively. We engage with a variety of stakeholders from across the business and at all levels.
You have good time management and prioritisation skills the ability to juggle multiple tasks effectively.
You can talk about risk management and you know how its applied within project management as a minimum.
And now for the technical stuff. You can harness your communications skills through adept use of PowerPoint. Knowing Excel and Power BI would be an advantage in conjunction with your analytical mindset.
You also have experience of Oracle P3M Unifier (Scottish Waters project management tool). If you are familiar with this thats great. If you are not you will be fully supported to learn it via peer to peer line leader and guidance materials.
If you have qualifications such as MSP (Managing Successful Programmes) MoP (Management of Portfolios) or an APM (Association of Project Management) qualification let us know and tell us how you have applied these learnt skills. If youve not been on these courses well add them to your development plan.
Last but not least A full driving license is .
Looking out for you
While the work we do is important we know its not the only thing that matters. Thats why we make sure you have everything you need to find a good worklife balance.
Youll get plenty of time to recharge with 38 days of holiday every year (including public holidays). And you can even buy five more if you need a little extra time. You can also take paid time off to volunteer in your community.
When it comes to major life events we have familyfriendly policies around adoption maternity and parental leave. And for the everyday We embrace flexible working.
For your future theres our pension (the knowwhatyoullgetwhenyouretire kind) as well as life assurance.
As for some nice extras You can expect an annual company bonus. Not to mention access to SW Splash handy rewards that can save you money on holidays bills and shopping.
The notsosmall print
This role will be a Grade 7. If youre new to Scottish Water youll join us on a starting salary of 41000. Performancedriven pay progression would then allow you to move through the range to a maximum of 51970.
If youre interested in this role or know someone else who might be well be accepting applications until midnight on 2nd of June 2025. We strongly encourage that a CV accompanying your application is no longer than 3 pages but we wont say no if your CV has exceeded the number of pages.Your application must include a covering letter.
Job offers at Scottish Water are conditional and will be confirmed on completion of our preemployment screening e.g. referencing criminal record checks license checks etc. Screening is conducted on our behalf by a third party and must be completed before your start date. Dont worry well only start these checks once youve accepted an offer.
A few final things worth knowing
Research shows that some people avoid applying for jobs unless they can meet every single criteria. If youre interested in this job but dont tick all the boxes apply anyway! We hardly ever hire people who can do every part of a job from Day One. Everyone has a learning curve. So dont rule yourself out!
Let us know if there are any changes we can make to our recruitment process to help you perform at your best. Lots of our people have disabilities or neurodiverse conditions (including some of our recruiters!). Were also aware that some people might be experiencing temporary challenges because of life events like menopause. Were very used to making adjustments so please dont be afraid to ask.
As part of our commitment to developing a flourishing Scotland its important that all our employees are Scottish taxpayers. If you join us your home address will need to be in Scotland. If you dont already live here youll need to commit to moving here within your first three months.
Finally (finally!) candidates who havent submitted an application in the last 12 months will have their records removed from our recruitment database. You wont need to do anything. Your data will be automatically deleted.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
