Programme Management Officer- Smart Metering in Worthing

Closing Date

Job Title: Programme Management Officer- Smart Metering

Location: Durrington / Hybrid
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary- Up to £45,000 per annum

About the role

You will support the Programme Management Office (PMO) within the Smart Programme, helping ensure strong governance, clear reporting, and effective project delivery.

This role sits at the centre of programme delivery, working closely with Project Managers, IT, business stakeholders, and external partners. You will play a key role in tracking performance, managing risks, and ensuring projects meet the required standards.

What you will be responsible for:

• Supporting PMs with project planning, tracking progress, and managing milestones
• Producing clear reporting packs, dashboards, and KPIs for stakeholders and governance boards
• Maintaining programme RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) logs and ensuring timely escalation
• Coordinating governance meetings, including agendas, minutes, and action tracking
• Monitoring timelines, resource demand, budgets, and overall delivery performance
• Analysing programme data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Supporting resource planning, capacity management, and identifying conflicts or gaps

Additional requirements:

• Hybrid working approach with regular engagement across programme teams
• Occasional attendance at stakeholder or governance meetings

What you’ll bring to the role:

Essential

• Experience in PMO, project coordination, or business analysis
• Strong understanding of project management methods (Agile and/or Waterfall)
• Ability to analyse data and produce clear, meaningful reports
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience with portfolio or project management tools
• Knowledge of financial tracking, budgeting, or resource planning
• Experience supporting programme governance or continuous improvement initiatives

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.

You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation.

"At Southern Water, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation. If you’re passionate about making a positive impact and think you can bring value to our team, we’d love to hear from you—even if you don’t tick every box. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need."

If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com- Introduce Yourself)

Our Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Additional information

In line with Southern Water’s security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all preemployment checks, including security vetting.

Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process, Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation.