Strategy Programme Manager

We are currently recruiting a Strategy Programme Manager to provide strategic direction in support of project and programme delivery within Renewals & Logistics and across the wider business.

Additionally, this role will lead and programme manage specific initiatives alongside the day-to-day guidance given on other projects and programmes.

What you will be doing as a Strategy Programme Manager

• Deliver continuous improvement initiatives, projects and programmes in line with the Renewals & Logistics strategic programme framework, as well as wider business governance procedures.
• Provide guidance and steer to Operational Improvement Leads regarding project planning and implementation, removing blockers and barriers to project delivery/success.
• Provide strategic guidance in support of projects, programmes and continuous improvement across Renewals & Logistics and the wider business.
• Aid in the build and approval of business cases for other projects and programmes, to ensure successful budget provision, enabling project delivery. This is in addition to structuring appropriate business cases for one’s projects and programmes.
• Provide ad-hoc support to the Head of Renewals & Logistics Business Planning about strategy design, and additional initiatives added to the Renewals & Logistics Programme scope and act as a delegate in their absence.

The base location for this role will be Kemble Court, Reading, on a Hybrid basis.
Hours of work are 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

Within this role, you will be required to visit multiple sites across the Thames Valley and the London area. For this, you will receive a car allowance of £5,800.

Internally, this position is known as Strategy Delivery Manager.

What you should bring to the role
To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are:

• Hold a Project Management Qualification. Eg, Prince2, APM & Agile.
• Experience in Programme Management.
• Any experience in regulatory projects or reporting would be advantageous.
• Experience working with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Ability to use Office 365 products. Such as Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Ability to liaise with senior management internally and externally.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary up to £66,800 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• Car Allowance of £5,800 per annum.
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays) 
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values 
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 meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

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.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know. 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 and meet colleagues.

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.