Programme Manager
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Location: East Anglia Region
Contract: Full Time/Permanent
Salary: Dependent on experience and skills
Are you passionate about managing programmes to deliver outstanding results?
Then look no further, as Morrison Water Services within the Anglian Water IOS Alliance are seeking a Programme Manager to provide effective programme management and complete visibility of the progress & associated risks to delivering the Integrated Operational Services (IOS) Water Storage Point programme.
In this role you will be the lead on behalf of IOS in delivering the strategic programme to support our supply outcome delivery incentives. Leading initiatives to direct the programme into the future, ensuring readiness to take on the challenges of the next AMP while steering direction towards a proactive focus. You'll manage effective connections with the Operational Managers & their teams and Water Operations to ensure control via programme management for early identification of deviation from plans in terms of delivery/construction plan for dates & costs at both job & parcel level. Providing timely & rigorous reporting of the programme from inception to completion to generate lead & lag indicators of performance in delivery. This programme of work should be shared with IOS Water & the wider internal & external stakeholders to ensure visibility of impacts of work scheduling are easily accessible.
You will be responsible for leading governance groups, reporting at senior level and ensuring that the programme of work and targets are measured accordingly against cost, benefit, performance, efficiencies, delivery and timescales. You will be accountable for identifying and managing risks, assuring delivery of work, whilst resolving conflicts and ensuring that the appropriate mitigation measures are identified and implemented. You will have fantastic communication skills and engage with stakeholders on specific business priorities and investments, overall driving delivery of the overarching strategy and vision for the programme to be realised.
What does it take to be a Programme Manager?
- Proven history in effective programme management
- Budgetary management and commercial awareness
- Leadership and experience leading a team
- Experience of benefits realisation & developing business cases
- Outstanding stakeholder management knowledge
- Ability to challenge, adapt and implement change
- Experience in Change & Risk management
- Can provide support and constructive challenge to generate an open, honest and supportive team culture.
- Good communication and relationship skills.
- Focused on planning and supporting colleagues to achieve targets.
What's in it for you?
- Matched Pension Scheme
- Company Car or Car allowance
- Fuel Card
- Private Health Care and Health care Cash plan
- Remote working
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance
- 25 days' annual leave plus 8 days' bank holiday
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity policy
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunities to progress in a successful multifaceted company
- Access to My Rewards which provides fantastic reductions on 1000's of purchases including Mobile Phone, Utility bill & top retail brand discounts
Our Vision
At Morrison Water Services, we're proud of our positive culture and commitment to safety. We believe in delivering a high performing, sustainable workforce that supports our clients effectively. People stay with our business because of the opportunities for growth and development, our inclusive culture, and our dedication to providing a safe and supportive work environment.
This is an opportunity for individuals who are looking to join an organisation that values integrity, safety, and diversity. For this role, we are seeking individuals who are committed to supporting our long-term goals and who embrace change and promote diversity. We believe that listening to our people, providing feedback, and keeping them informed about the direction of the business is essential to our continued success.
The Next Step...
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About The Company
M Group Services delivers a range of essential infrastructure services within the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors in the UK & Ireland. We have built and maintained relationships with our clients over a number of years and have a strong culture that continuously focuses on safety, operational delivery, efficiency and customer service. We are committed to profitable growth both organically and through acquisitions. M Group Services, a trusted employer to over 10,000 skilled specialists working from 240 locations, operates a divisional structure aligned with its end markets.
At M Group Services we recognise and value the benefits from our workforce diversity. We work hard to build and maintain inclusive environments and develop a culture where our people feel included and valued.