Strategic Portfolio Delivery Manager
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Circa75000 per annum(Dependent on Skills & Experience)
Permanent x3
Full time 37 hours per week
Thorpe Wood House Peterborough
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Anglian Water is investing over 8 billion of CAPEX in our AMP8 programme a bold and forward-thinking commitment to delivering a resilient sustainable and customer-focused water infrastructure. Were looking for Strategic Portfolio/Programme Delivery Managers to play a pivotal leadership role in our Portfolio Delivery Management team.
These roles hold shared responsibility for a significant portion of our capital investment and are central to delivering value innovation and efficiency across a complex and ambitious portfolio. Youll work at a strategic level to ensure that delivery aligns with customer priorities community outcomes and long-term business goals.
As a Strategic Portfolio Delivery Manager you will oversee the planning governance and performance of key investment portfolios within our Alliances. From driving delivery excellence to managing risk and ensuring alignment with our Outcome Delivery Incentives (ODIs) you will help steer Anglian Waters AMP8 success. Youll lead cross-functional collaboration both internally and externally while championing innovation and embedding a TOTEX-first mindset throughout.
Were keen to hear from individuals at all levels of experience. Whether youre an established leader in portfolio delivery or looking to step into a more strategic role with the right foundations in programme or project management wed love to speak with you. What matters most is your ability to think critically collaborate effectively and drive performance in a complex fast-paced environment.
Key responsibilities:
Lead programme planning to ensure alignment across alliances to minimise customer disruption.
Apply innovative delivery strategies including bundling tech-based solutions and constraint planning.
Drive collaborative planning across the business and delivery partners.
Proactively manage portfolio risks and performance metrics.
Use data insight to anticipate challenges and inform decisions.
Promote continuous improvement and embed lessons learned.
Chair and lead Portfolio Boards ensuring robust oversight and governance.
Uphold delegated authorities and assurance processes.
Own manage and escalate the live risks
Provide early risk visibility to directors and coordinate mitigation actions.
Engage senior leadership operational teams and delivery vehicles to ensure alignment.
Foster external stakeholder relationships to unlock value and opportunities.
Champion collaboration and a TOTEX mindset across the business.
What does it take to be a Programme & Portfolio Manager
Extensive leadership experience in portfolio/programme management in a complex capital-intensive environment.
Degree-level education or relevant experience with technical or project management qualifications (e.g. MSP MoP).
Demonstrated success in cross-functional leadership risk management and performance delivery.
Strong understanding of water and water recycling processes and the regulatory environment.
Operational delivery background is highly desirable.
Exceptional stakeholder management and leadership capability.
Excellent analytical planning and prioritisation skills.
Commercially astute with NEC contract and governance experience.
Strong communicator with a track record of influencing at senior levels.
Proficient in MS Office Power BI and other data/visualisation tools.
As a valued employee youll be entitled to:
Full private healthcare with no excess
26days leave rising with service Bank Holidays with the option to swap Christmas and Easter holidays for those celebrated by your religion
A flexible workingculture
Competitive pension scheme we double-match your contributions up to 6%
Life Assurance at eight times your salary
Personal Accident cover up to 5x your salary
Bonus Scheme
Lots of great discounts
Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle
Paid time off when youre physically and mentally unwell
An excellent Family Leave package to help you support your family
Why Anglian Water
Anglian Water isa water company that cares. We care about ourpeople our environment and our customers. We take pride in providing acollaborative innovative and inspiringworking environment.Wewantbusinesses to grow environments to flourish and families to get on with their day to day lives.Constantly exploring; working hard to find new and better ways to look after our customers individual needs.
Closing Date: 06/07/2025
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
