At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead major transformation projects in the utilities sector, driving operational improvements and digital change.
- Company: Join a leading firm tackling significant challenges in water, electricity, and gas industries.
- Benefits: Enjoy autonomy, visibility with senior stakeholders, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Open to diverse candidates; practical experience valued alongside formal qualifications.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the future of utilities while working on high-profile programmes.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in project management within utilities; strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced senior project and programme leader to take a key role in the delivery of major transformation, operational improvement and capital investment initiatives across the utilities sector. This is an opportunity to work on complex, high-profile programmes within water, electricity and gas, helping organisations respond to changing regulatory requirements, infrastructure investment, digital transformation and evolving customer and operational demands.
The Role
- Lead complex projects and programmes across the utilities sector, working with senior leadership teams, delivery partners, regulators and other key stakeholders.
- Lead major utilities projects and transformation programmes from initial strategy and mobilisation through to implementation and delivery.
- Provide senior leadership across complex, multi-disciplinary programmes involving internal teams, contractors, delivery partners and third parties.
- Establish effective programme governance, delivery plans, reporting structures, financial controls and assurance processes.
- Manage programme risks, dependencies, issues and critical delivery milestones.
- Support major transformation initiatives covering areas such as operational improvement, digital transformation, infrastructure modernisation and organisational change.
- Advise senior stakeholders on programme strategy, delivery models and approaches to complex capital and operational investment.
- Review existing operating models and processes and help design improved future-state solutions.
- Use data and industry insight to identify challenges, opportunities and areas for improvement.
- Facilitate senior stakeholder workshops, programme boards and strategic planning sessions.
- Build strong relationships with executives, regulators, industry bodies and delivery partners.
- Identify new opportunities across the utilities market, develop existing relationships and support the growth of key accounts.
About You
- 8+ years' experience for Associate Director level or 10+ years' experience for Director level.
- Significant experience within water, electricity, gas or closely related utilities infrastructure.
- A strong track record of leading large-scale projects, programmes or transformation initiatives.
- Experience managing complex programmes involving multiple stakeholders, delivery partners and third parties.
- Strong knowledge of programme governance, financial management, risk, dependencies and delivery assurance.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams through complex delivery environments.
- Exposure to strategic transformation, operational improvement, digital change or major capital investment programmes.
- Strong commercial awareness and the ability to operate effectively with senior executives and C-Suite stakeholders.
- Experience working with regulators, government bodies or wider industry stakeholders would be advantageous.
- Previous involvement in developing client relationships, identifying new opportunities, tenders or major programme bids.
- Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
- A degree in business, engineering or a related discipline would be beneficial, alongside relevant project or programme management qualifications such as PMP, PRINCE2 or APM, although practical delivery experience will be considered equally important.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
The role provides the opportunity to work across some of the most significant challenges currently facing the utilities sector, including infrastructure investment, regulatory change, operational resilience, digitalisation and the transition towards more sustainable operating models. You will have significant autonomy, visibility with senior stakeholders and the opportunity to influence how major programmes are structured and delivered. We are open to candidates who may not meet every requirement listed above. Strong utilities knowledge, leadership capability and evidence of successfully delivering complex programmes will be the key considerations.
Project Director - Utilities Transformation & Major Projects in Belfast employer: Sphere Recruitment Specialists
Join a leading organisation that champions innovation and excellence in the transport and infrastructure sector across Ireland. With a strong commitment to employee development, we offer a collaborative work culture that values diverse perspectives and fosters professional growth through mentorship and training opportunities. Our focus on impactful projects ensures that you will play a vital role in shaping the future of major infrastructure programmes while enjoying the benefits of a supportive environment and competitive remuneration.
Contact Details:
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