Investment Programme Manager

Overview

Manage large water infrastructure programmes, budgets, risks, and stakeholder reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• reporting
• programme management
• budget management
• risk management
• process improvement
• collaboration

Tasks

-Lead the reporting process for programme delivery, providing critical updates to the Investment Committee, Executive team, and Shareholders. -Take full accountability for managing strategic programmes valued between £330m and £1.5bn, aligning them with Southern Water’s PR24 Business Plan and broader strategies. -Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Asset Management, Capital Delivery, Finance, Operations, and IT to ensure delivery success. -Proactively manage TOTEX budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and optimising programme delivery. You’ll identify and address any risks early, advising senior leaders and recommending actions. -Drive continuous improvement in processes and systems to ensure we achieve the best outcomes with limited resources.

Requirements

• degree
• apm
• programme management
• water sector
• regulatory
• pmo

What You Bring

-A degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. engineering, asset management, or risk management) and experience in programme management, ideally backed by project management qualifications (e.g. APM). -A highly skilled Programme Manager with experience delivering large programmes in the water, wastewater, or infrastructure sectors. -In-depth understanding of the water industry’s regulatory frameworks and the ability to navigate industry challenges. -Experienced in project delivery, PMO, asset management and/or finance. -A proven track record of optimising delivery and managing complex, high-value programmes, with the ability to make informed decisions under pressure. -Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior leaders and key stakeholders, including Board members. -A collaborative mindset, able to work closely with internal teams and external partners to drive results and maximise value.

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Benefits

-Cycle to work scheme -Health Cash Plan -Study support may be available for job-related qualifications -Occupational health service -Full funded eye tests -Digital GP service -Two paid volunteering days a year -25 days annual leave -Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service) -Company and performance-related bonus -Discounts with over 800 popular retailers -Generous pension up to 11% company contribution -Life assurance equal to 4x salary -Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options

About Southern Water

-Constructs reservoirs, pipelines, sewage treatment upgrades, and implements contingency measures like importing water during droughts. -Specializes in large-scale water infrastructure, operational delivery, and environmental engineering across the South East. -Notably fined for misreporting sewage spills; offers guided tours of Victorian sewers and public access to historic reservoirs.

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