Transformation Project Manager

Hello, we’re Severn Trent Services a commercial arm of the Severn Trent Group. We provide water and waste services to companies nationwide, including the MoD and The Coal Authority.

Our purpose is taking care of life’s essentials, but we’re also big on making a difference, not just because we should but because we care.

We’re currently recruiting for a Transformation Project Manager to join our Central Services Team.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality. We know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities where they live.

If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

You will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating projects within Severn Trent Service’s Acquisition Framework and Growth Plan. This includes providing business change deliverables and being accountable for project planning and reporting activities.

Additionally, you will be directly accountable for the delivery of assigned projects and work-streams through the appropriate project life cycle.

Some of the other accountabilities:

Project Planning & Management: Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful project execution. Ensure key activities are planned and lessons learned are captured.
Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate with various stakeholders, including clients, legal teams, and financial advisors, to ensure alignment and smooth project progression. Actively engage with the Project Sponsor and effectively manage other stakeholders across the business during a project, communicating effectively on project deliverables.
Project Governance: Run a robust governance structure to manage the work and priorities of the Project Team throughout the project lifecycle. Define appropriate activities to ensure that the project delivers to quality, time, and cost criteria. Manage commercial and financial approvals via Project Boards and steering committees by creating slide packs for reporting progress, risks, and issues to programme leadership and senior stakeholders.
Integration Planning: Plan and oversee the integration of acquired entities to ensure seamless transitions and realization of synergies.
Presentation Skills: Communicate, engage, and challenge stakeholders at all levels in an appropriate and constructive way, adjusting the message to fit the audience.
Travel: Travel and work at various sites/locations across Severn Trent Services as required.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

Leading acquisition projects or business change projects requires a proven track record of delivering sustainable change and associated benefits. It also demands excellent presentation skills and the ability to communicate, engage, and challenge stakeholders at all levels in an appropriate and constructive way.

Additionally, it involves benefit identification, definition, and delivery planning, as well as coaching, training, and giving feedback at all levels.

As travel and work at various sites/locations across Severn Trent Services is required you’ll also need to hold a full U.K driving licence.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We employ thousands of people from across our community who really care about what they do. Because that is how we do what we do.

And when it comes to inclusion, we’re making sure we keep up the progress with our wonderful working groups – LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability and Ethnicity; who help us do just that.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent Services family:

Salary starting from £45,000
Annual bonus scheme of up to 15% of your annual salary, based on company performance)
25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
Family friendly policies
Two 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. If you’re not too sure about what you need to do, or have a question about the role before applying, please get in touch with our amazing team of recruiters at recruitment@severntrent.co.uk.

And if your curiosity has peaked and you're wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.

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