Transformation Project Manager

2 weeks ago

Reading, United Kingdom Thames Water Full time

Are you an accomplished Transformation Project Manager who is ready to support our Strategic Operations & Transformation Team to set the direction for change?
This is a fantastic opportunity to fundamentally change how we operate and set ourselves up for future success.
You will do this by harnessing the passion of our people and technology advancements to support our transformational journey and ambition.
Working as part of the Clean team, specifically targeted to our Leakage Transformation Programme, you will support the business through change, providing expert change management guidance, and advice and ensuring that the business and employees are ready, willing, and able to accept the changes to their working lives.
This will enable the delivery of the transformation outcomes.
What you'll be doing as a Transformation Project Manager: Analyse and leverage data to identify opportunities to improve and optimise operations.
Look for creative solutions and generate implementable recommendations.
Ensure the business teams are ready for any changes and provide support throughout the process while identifying business improvement opportunities and supporting their implementation.
Work with the business to establish and manage the people impacts of change and develop business readiness requirements and plans.
Apply a holistic people-centric perspective on change impacts and ensure a coordinated approach to optimize change experience for staff.
Promote, coach, and guide operational stakeholders through business transformation.
Develop, manage, facilitate, and boost the engagement, communication messages, flow, and timing to both people and stakeholders.
Lead initiatives and co-ordinate all activities ensuring outcomes and timelines are maintained.
Manage and proactively identify risks/issues/dependencies.
Produce and maintain programme/project documents.
What you should bring to the role: Self-motivation, drive and pragmatism are critical.
You will have a proven track record of successful delivery of projects in a large capital-intensive type of industry such as Utilities or Manufacturing.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills and customer eethics Good commercial acumen.
Experience in influencing and coaching stakeholders through change.
Excellent attention to detail alongside excellent organizational skills.
Ability to think proactively to bring new ideas.
Self-starter – resilient, flexible, and tenacious under pressure.
Excellent communication skills and customer ethics.
Degree level or equivalent in a Business or Professional (e.g., HR or Engineering) discipline would be desirable with additional relevant qualifications e.g., Change, Programme, or Project management qualifications.
Previous water Industry experience, specifically Leakage experience is advantageous but not essential.
What's in it for you?
Daily Pay rate: £500 per day depending on experience IR35 determination: Inside IR35 Location: Clearwater Court, Reading- Hybrid Length of assignment: 4-6 months Required Start date: ASAP 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.
Learn more about our purpose and values Working at Thames Wate r 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.
The reall 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 a 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.
We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we're here to help and support you.
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, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.
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.

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