Change Programme Manager

Description

• Lead and coordinate a portfolio of interdependent projects from initiation through closure.
• Develop programme plans and oversee execution to align with strategic objectives.
• Manage multi‑million‑pound budgets, optimise spending and secure funding.
• Serve as primary liaison for executive team and senior stakeholders, communicating benefits and challenges.
• Identify and mitigate programme‑level risks and manage complex inter‑project dependencies.
• Drive large‑scale organisational change, securing buy‑in and ensuring adoption of new ways of working.
• Mentor and matrix‑manage project teams and project managers to exceed deadlines and deliver quality results.
• Build compelling business cases and lead extensive change initiatives.
• Align project portfolios with long‑term business goals and create overall value.

Requirements

Are you a seasoned leader who thrives on turning complex strategies into tangible reality? South East Water is seeking a Programme Manager for its Technology & Insights directorate to act as the central hub for its most critical initiatives. In this role you will move beyond managing individual projects to overseeing a portfolio of interdependent work that aligns with long‑term strategic goals. Whether you are a high‑impact senior professional or an emerging leader, the position offers the complexity and autonomy to make a real mark on the organisation.

To apply, submit your CV through the South East Water career website and ensure you have the legal right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will undergo background, identity and employment referencing checks. The salary starts from £85,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

• Hold a professional project management qualification (e.g., PMP) and programme management qualification (e.g., PgMP) or equivalent MBA.
• Demonstrate a proven track record of delivering complex programmes that generate tangible business benefits.
• Possess strong financial acumen to oversee multi‑million‑pound budgets with a data‑driven approach.
• Excel in stakeholder communication, negotiation and influencing senior management.

Benefits

The role comes with a comprehensive benefits package, including an excellent stakeholder pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution, five to six weeks of holiday plus bank holidays, flexible annual leave, paid volunteering days, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, health cash plan, life assurance and wellbeing‑related benefits.

• Benefits include pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution), 5‑6 weeks holiday, flexible leave, volunteering days, cycle‑to‑work scheme, health cash plan, life assurance and wellbeing benefits.
• Salary starts from £85,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

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