Rate: Up to £700 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract Length: Initial 12-Month Contract
We're supporting a major transformation programme within the UK water sector and are seeking an experienced Project Manager to play a key role in delivering a portfolio of strategic change initiatives.
This is an opportunity to join a business entering a significant period of investment and transformation, with programmes spanning ERP, finance transformation, digital change, process improvement, automation and wider operational initiatives aligned to regulatory and business planning objectives.
The successful candidate will be an experienced Project Manager who is comfortable operating within complex utility environments, managing multiple stakeholders and driving delivery across both business and technology workstreams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of complex transformation projects from initiation through to completion.
- Manage project plans, budgets, risks, issues and dependencies.
- Engage with senior stakeholders across business and technology functions.
- Coordinate delivery teams, third-party suppliers and external partners.
- Support governance, reporting and programme controls.
- Ensure projects are delivered in line with agreed scope, timeframes and objectives.
- Drive process improvement and organisational change activities.
- Support integration of transformation initiatives into wider business planning and regulatory programmes.
Essential Experience
- Proven experience delivering transformation projects within the water utilities sector.
- Strong Project Management background within complex, regulated environments.
- Experience working across business and technology change programmes.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Demonstrable experience managing third-party suppliers and delivery partners.
- Strong governance, risk and financial management capability.
Highly Desirable
- Experience delivering programmes linked to AMP cycles.
- Knowledge of business planning, price review or regulatory investment frameworks.
- ERP implementation or finance transformation experience.
- Exposure to enterprise integrations and large-scale change initiatives.
- Experience supporting operational transformation, automation or digital programmes.
- Utilities sector experience beyond water (energy, infrastructure or regulated industries).
What's on Offer?
- Up to £700 per day Inside IR35
- Initial 12-month contract
- High-profile transformation programme
- Hybrid working with London attendance
- Long-term programme roadmap and strong extension potential
- Opportunity to deliver meaningful change within a critical national infrastructure environment
If you're an experienced Project Manager with a background in the water sector and a track record of delivering complex transformation programmes, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Project Manager - Utilities in London employer: Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd Careers
As a leading player in the public sector, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to excel. With a strong focus on professional development, we offer numerous growth opportunities and support for continuous learning, ensuring that our team members are equipped to tackle complex challenges in data and analytics. Working remotely with flexible arrangements, you will be part of a dynamic environment that values your expertise and contributions, making it an excellent place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
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