Programme Manager

The Programme Manager will need to be able to define, in partnership with the relevant senior stakeholders, programme scope, benefits and business outcomes. 
They will also need to coordinate any technology solution assessments, if required, and oversee commercial and procurement processes.  The Programme Manager will deliver the programme and/or project/s to the expected standards of time, quality and budget, including reporting of associated plans, risks and issues to Executive leadership.

What you’ll be doing as a Programme Manager

• Define and baseline the programme’s scope, plan and budget that will successfully deliver the business outcomes / objectives.
• Identify, engage and manage direct and indirect stakeholders appropriately in context of their role within the programme, up to and including Executive Director level.
• Identify and manage RAID items within the programme and escalate where appropriate
• Attend project initiation workshops and creation of any associated material to instigate a new project.
• Create project closure reports and lead lessons learned workshops
• Identify and forecast resource needs including internal and external partner resource requirements.
• Coach, manage and support career development for up to 5 direct reports.
• Responsible for overseeing and/or supporting the selection of any third-party suppliers.

What you should bring to the role

• Experience of Digital / IT programme management delivery role
• Experience of financial management up to £10m per annum
• Experience of Agile and/or Product Management delivery methodologies
• Line management experience of up to 10 direct reports
• Management of suppliers across the entire delivery life cycle
• SAFe Practitioner, Scrum Master or equivalent
• PRINCE 2 Practitioner or equivalent
• Certification/experience of DevOps tools, processes and methodology

What’s in it for you?
Daily Pay rate: up to £900 per day
IR35 determination: Inside IR35
Location: Hybrid – Clear Water Court Reading
Length of assignment: 6 months
Required Start date: As soon as possible
Please note you will be on assignment at Thames Water via Pertemps

Who are we?
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.
 
Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.
 
But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water
At Thames Water we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, background, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.
Find out more about working at Thames Water.

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.