At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex IT projects, ensuring successful delivery and stakeholder engagement.
- Company: Join Yorkshire Water, a vital service provider in the Yorkshire region.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £75,000, generous pension, and wellness days.
- Other info: Flexible working options and excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on communities and the environment while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Proven project management experience with strong financial and stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Company description: Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.
We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience (up to £75,000), annual incentive related bonus (£1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year), attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution), development opportunities in line with the IT Senior Project Manager progression plan, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus 2 extra wellness days, life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary, and a great benefits package including health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover, retail savings scheme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!
Location: This role will initially be based in Bradford but we are moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026, so you’ll be based there in the future - Hybrid Working (1-2 days in the office a week Bradford/Leeds).
Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday.
We have a number of exciting opportunities for an IT Senior Project Manager to join the Project Management team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers.
What we do: We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, ensuring that over 5.4 million people living in the region can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap. The Project Management team is key to meeting the changing expectations of customers and regulators.
The IT Senior Project Manager leads the successful delivery of complex projects, with accountability for governance, budgets, risks, quality, resources, stakeholders, and benefits realisation. The role requires strong strategic thinking, effective decision-making, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
As our IT Senior Project Manager, you will:
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex projects, taking full accountability for scope, governance, execution, and successful outcomes.
- Establish and maintain effective project controls, including planning, monitoring, reporting, risk management, change control, and quality assurance.
- Manage project finances, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, revenue management, and capital expenditure.
- Provide strong financial stewardship by monitoring project investment, resource allocation, and overall value for money.
- Drive cost optimisation initiatives and deliver financial insight to support informed decision-making by senior stakeholders.
- Build, manage, and maintain effective relationships with senior stakeholders.
- Ensure robust project governance frameworks are implemented and adhered to.
- Proactively identify, assess, and manage project risks.
- Plan and coordinate resource deployment to ensure effective utilisation and compliance.
- Maintain and promote high-quality delivery standards.
- Drive benefits realisation by ensuring project deliverables align with business objectives.
- Deliver projects within agreed scope, timescales, budget, and quality parameters.
What skills & qualifications you will need:
- Proven experience delivering complex projects with accountability for governance, budgets, controls, risks, and stakeholder management.
- Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and spend control.
- Experience in cost management and optimisation.
- Strong risk management experience.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills.
- Experience managing benefits realisation.
- Proven ability to manage resources, suppliers, quality standards, compliance, and continuous improvement activities.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, governance frameworks, and best practices.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, we support flexible working patterns and job share options to help you make the best of both your work and home life.
If you’ve got experience in Senior project delivery and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today.
Advert close date is the 23rd of July 2026.
If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check.
Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur.
No agencies please.
IT Senior Project Manager in Bradford employer: Yorkshire Water
Yorkshire Water is an exceptional employer, offering a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous pension contributions, wellness days, and flexible working arrangements. With a strong focus on employee development and a commitment to sustainability, you will have the opportunity to grow within a supportive work culture while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve in the Yorkshire region.
