Integrated Planning and Dependency Manager in Reading

The Integrated Planning and Dependency Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining a robust, enterprise-wide planning framework that ensures alignment across programmes, projects and operational activities. This role will be focussed on one of Thames Water’s major programmes which will help provide strategic oversight of the integrated master schedule, enabling accurate forecasting, scenario modelling, and proactive risk management. By identifying and managing critical dependencies across workstreams, the role improves the quality of planning and delivery predictability.

What you’ll be doing as an Integrated Planning and Dependency Manager:

• Develop and maintain the master integrated schedule across programmes and projects
• Identify, monitor, and resolve cross-functional dependencies
• Facilitate planning workshops and regular dependency reviews with stakeholders
• Maintain the programme plan and governance artefacts
• Break down strategic programme scope into logical sequences of programmes, projects, and activities
• Manage key interfaces and dependencies during delivery
• Report progress against baseline schedules and ensure integrated forecasting

What you should bring to the role:

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is:

• Proven experience in programme planning and dependency management
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills
• Understanding of governance frameworks and performance measurement
• Strong knowledge of planning tools (e.g., MS Project or equivalent)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-project environment

Additional skills and experiences would be great to have/bring:

• Experience with Agile delivery frameworks
• Familiarity with Earned Value Analysis and critical path management
• Prince 2 / APM or equivalent

What’s in it for you?

You have an opportunity to work on one of the most significant programmes at Thames Water, joining at the very start of its journey. Competitive salary from £50,000 to £60,000 per annum depending on experience. Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays). Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Private Medical Health Care. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

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.

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.