Digital Project Manager

at  Thames Water Utilites

The Digital Project Manager will be responsible for shaping, defining, managing and delivering a coherent set of activities across one or more projects within the Thames Digital team reporting into a Programme Manager. They will need to be able to define project scope, outcomes and run the project/s to the expected standards of time, quality and budget whilst engaging and managing the project/s wider stakeholders.

WORKING AT THAMES WATER

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.
Real 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 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. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.
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.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING AS A DIGITAL PROJECT MANAGER

• Define and baseline the projects scope, plan and budget that will successfully deliver the business outcomes/objectives
• Establish and manage regular project review meetings covering cost, schedule, resources, RAID and RAG statuses
• Lead and drive Digital incentives
• Identify, engage and manage direct and indirect stakeholders appropriately in context of their role within projects
• Identify and manage RAID items within the project 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 workshop
• Manage project change within agreed tolerances or escalate changes to the project control boards
  Base Location: Reading - Hybrid
  Working Pattern: 36 Hours

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING TO THE ROLE

• Extensive experience with Digital / IT
• Experience in financial management of up to £2m per annum
• Direct line management is advantageous
• Knowledge of applications and functional mapping
• PRINCE 2 Practitioner or equivalent knowledge
• Waterfall and Agile Knowledge