Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving real transformation change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.
We're seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background delivering technology and transformation projects within the Utilities sector. This role will play a key part in leading Agile delivery teams, managing stakeholder expectations, and driving successful project outcomes across a complex portfolio of work.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who combines strong project governance and planning expertise with experience of utility systems and operations.
Key Responsibilities
- - Lead the delivery of multiple projects and workstreams within an Agile environment.
- - Manage sprint planning, backlog prioritisation, and facilitate Scrum ceremonies.
- - Oversee resource capacity planning, forecasting, and delivery reporting.
- - Produce and maintain RAID logs, governance packs, and executive-level reporting.
- - Work closely with technical teams, Product Owners, and business stakeholders to ensure delivery objectives are achieved.
- - Manage project risks, dependencies, budgets, timelines, and scope.
- - Provide clear communication and reporting to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
- - Drive continuous improvement across project delivery processes and governance frameworks.
Requirements
- Extensive Project Management experience delivering IT and business change projects
- Strong experience with:
- - Azure DevOps administration and reporting
- - Sprint planning and Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies
- - Capacity planning and resource forecasting
- - RAID management and governance reporting
- Proven ability to:
- - Manage complex project schedules and dependencies
- - Engage and influence senior stakeholders
- - Deliver projects within budget and agreed timelines
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Utilities industry experience
- Experience working with:
- - PowerOn
- - ADMS (Advanced Distribution Management Systems)
- - Electricity, power distribution, or energy networks
- Executive stakeholder management experience within large enterprise environments
Core Competencies
Demonstrates extensive project management expertise in delivering IT and business change projects within the Utilities sector, with a strong focus on Agile methodologies, stakeholder engagement, and governance reporting.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Project Management
- Agile Delivery
- Azure DevOps Administration
- RAID Management
- Utilities Industry Experience
Hard Skills
- Project Governance
- Sprint Planning
- Capacity Planning
- Resource Forecasting
- Budget Management
- Timeline Management
- Dependency Management
- Executive Reporting
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Continuous Improvement
Soft Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Leadership Skills
Industry Keywords
- Utilities Sector
- Energy Networks
- Power Distribution
- Business Technology Solutions
- Transformation Projects
Tools & Technologies
- Azure DevOps
- PowerOn
- ADMS
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