Programme Manager - Transformation

at  Severn Trent

Here at Severn Trent, we want to take care of our environment. Our Triple Carbon Pledge articulates our ambitious commitment to become Net Zero across our operational business, continue to source 100% of our energy from renewable sources and transition to a fully electric vehicle fleet (where available) by 2030.
We strive to be environmental leaders and to mitigate our environmental impact. As part of this we must do all we can to protect and enhance biodiversity in our region.
It’s exciting times here at Severn Trent, we will also look at our sustainability performance and identify potential opportunities for improvement.
Want to lead on change across a wide range of programme types and complete programme delivery lifecycle? If so, this role could for you!

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We’re looking for a Programme Manager to join our team and be accountable for delivering one of our high risk, high value and highly complex, cross company programmes. Our own dedicated Transformation business, which consists of Programme Managers, Project & Change Managers, Business Analysts and Associates. The portfolio here is really diverse, where we have programmes that can range from significant technology/system changes, large contract tenders through to delivery of corporate strategic objectives and programmes to deliver additional value.
Do you have experience of successfully implementing corporate function transformation projects and have knowledge of rolling out technology to field based colleagues?
Well, if you do, read on.

Some of your key accountabilities will be to: -

• Delivery of the programme’s vision and maintain alignment to strategic direction.
• Lead the delivery and implementation of the programmes, taking personal accountability for the outcome(s)
• Identifying and gaining commitment from, benefit realisation owners.
• Manage programme governance arrangements according to appropriate requirements and quality.
• Interface with senior stakeholders and deliver effective communications to all interested parties.
• Identify and manage the key strategic risks and issues facing the programme.
• Guide the organisation and its employees through the process of change and make necessary adjustments to programme deliverables to realise benefits.

We’re looking for our Programme Manager to showcase their experience in delivering change and large projects and programmes. Having the ability to advise, coach and mentor other programme and project managers would be required.
We need someone who can influence senior leadership and gaining commitment to change and the business readiness activities needed to make it successful.
We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involved. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care.
Is that you?
Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite’s perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

• £58,000 - £75,000
• 31 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year).
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to 20% of salary dependent on company performance).
• Car allowance of £5,208 per annum (pro-rata where applicable).
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%).
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate.
• Private medical cover, life assurance, income protection and personal accident cover.
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers.
• Family friendly policies.
• Two volunteering days per year.

At Severn Trent, you’ll be joining a culture that cares, one that works together to achieve, grow, and develop. And when it comes to our employee engagement scores – they’re some of the highest of energy and utility companies globally*, and we believe that is down to our wonderful culture, created by our wonderful people.

That why’s when it comes to how we work, we want to keep up those special in-person moments, to keep our culture alive. But don’t get us wrong, we understand the flexibility that working remotely can bring. Which is why when it comes to how we work – you’ll usually find us in the office, but when you need to work remotely, we’re here for it, when you need it – if suitable for your role.

• Data source: Peakon (2023) – Severn Trent top 5% of energy and utility companies globally for employee engagement scores.