We are seeking an Operations Project Manager to join us in delivering Thames Water’s Turnaround Plan within our growing operations projects and logistics (OPAL) business unit. This is not a traditional project management role – you will be able to shape the project and support delivering activities using your insight, creativity and stakeholder management skills. You’ll be able to steer the project through discovery to develop operating models and processes, manage pilots and implement delivery plans.
Working closely with the project teams, turning your hand to whatever support is needed, you’ll widen your knowledge of waste and water operations, offering you a varied and exciting career at Thames Water whilst making a genuine difference to Thames Water communities, customers and colleagues.
What you’ll be doing as an Operations Project Manager
- Manage the development and delivery of crucial Turnaround Plan initiatives.
- Reviewing operating models and processes to ensure they are fit for the future.
- Working closely with stakeholders at all levels to engage, involve and drive successful activities to deliver the project objectives.
- Ensuring we capture and communicate the benefits and lead the change in behaviours and working methods.
- Embed change and provide a smooth handover to BAU.
- This role is based at our operational site in Green Park, but you will have a flexible hybrid working pattern that allows you to go where the project needs you and work from home.
- Standard working hours are 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a flexible approach for a good work/life balance and to accommodate the project's needs.
- The successful candidate must have access to a car and hold a driver’s licence.
What you should bring to the role
- Previous exposure to project and change management.
- Experience communicating with and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong planning skills and self-management capability.
- Be willing to get stuck in and become a ‘temporary subject matter expert’ to help lead the way with authority.
- Ability to competently use MS Office and Project software.
What’s in it for you?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, highly engaged team developing solutions for improving water and wastewater services. This role is the chance to develop into various future opportunities across the business.
- Competitive salary between £37520 to £46900 depending on experience.
- 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.
Who are we?
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.
Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.
But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We must keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?
Working at Thames Water
At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities that are representative of society throughout our business.
We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing each individual's unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences.
Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.
Find out more about working at Thames Water.
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 enriching experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.