Programme Management Lead - Reading, Berkshire

Finance and Commercial (F&C) are embarking on a multiyear transformation journey programme to be a trusted, respected, and innovative team, driving sustainable value creation for our shareholders, providing timely, actionable insight and maintaining strong financial discipline and control. This will be an end-to-end transformation of the way we are organised, the systems we use, the processes we have in place and the data we rely on so that we become FTSE Fit in terms of our capabilities and how we operate in support of Thames Water.

The Programme Management Lead is responsible for ensuring that F&C Transformation is governed effectively, risks and dependencies are controlled, resources and budgets are well-managed, and the transformation roadmap is delivered on time and to quality.

What you will be doing as Programme Management Lead:

• Running the governance framework
• Driving delivery of the roadmap and actioning any agreed change control to scope or timing
• Assessing progress on the workstreams and reporting to stakeholders
• Managing interdependencies and effective sequencing of the work
• Owning the budget for the programme and managing costs and resource plans
• Surfacing risks and issues and driving resolution on a timely basis
• Being the central coordination point between F&C Transformation and the wider Thames Water transformation, ensuring the programme is integrated into the parallel change activities across the business

Location - Hybrid, Reading

What's in it for you?

This is an exciting time to join Thames Water as we continue to deliver on our turnaround plan, offering the opportunity to become part of our strategic journey. A real opportunity to engage with the whole business and tell Thames' story to the outside world. You will be part of a growing team to support the re-engagement with capital markets as we recapitalise the company.

Excellent Competitive salary, Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (Plus bank holidays), Car Allowance - 5,800, Annual Bonus, Private Medical Health Care, Contributory pension, Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution, Personal Medical Assessments open to all once a year, 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. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.

Who are we? We're the UK's largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It's a big job and we've got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Working at 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.

Why choose us?

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.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.