Salary - Competitive Salary
Work Type - Hybrid
Job Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP
Role Type - Permanent
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.

We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.

We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.

Benefits

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• Up to 10.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
• MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
• Best Doctors
• Salary Finance
• Wealth at Work courses
• Deals and discounts
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mental health first aiders
• ShareBuy
• MORE Choices flexible benefits
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Job Purpose

We are excited to share a new opportunity within our IT Operations team here at United Utilities. You'll be joining a dynamic IT Project Management function that are part of our larger IT Operations structure. You'll have the opportunity to lead on a variety of technology delivery projects supporting the maintenance and delivery of our technology infrastructure, supporting our change management framework. As a Senior Technology Project Manager you will support and lead on significant programmes of work to ensure optimisation of our IT systems and services. You will need a background in technology and appreciation of the standards to which we operate within a regulated environment.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Technology Services / IT / OT team to drive through continual change and improvement in the way we deliver change for United Utilities

• Establish, manage and deliver the Technology Services/IT/OT projects and product delivery within the agreed constraints of time, quality and cost
• Determine the appropriate delivery approach and methodology to successfully deliver the required project outcomes and products for the Customer. Understand how the risk profile and risk appetite of stakeholders can drive the delivery approach

• Establish the appropriate processes tools and techniques to ensure the work is done to the right standard, meets customer expectations and that there is a focus on learning and on continual improvement

• Monitor, maintain and track project delivery. Identify deviation from the baseline project plan and act to keep the project on track to deliver

Technical Skills & Experience

• A demonstrable successful track record and experience of managing and delivering complex projects to time, cost and quality using a variety of delivery methods, tools and techniques

• A demonstrable successful track record in the delivery of Technology Services/IT/OT projects

• Experience of applying different project management methods tools and techniques to deliver customer outcomes
• Effective stakeholder management skills demonstrated at a variety of levels
• Strong commercial management skills and experience, and a track record of managing delivery from third party suppliers to time, budget, and quality

Qualifications

• Project Management certification

• Formally trained in appropriate health and safety regulations (i.e. CDM, HASAWA etc)

About the Team

We have 2 welcoming friendly and highly knowledgeable Senior Engineers to continue to learn from, this is a role where we are looking to succession plan  for the future so your development will be our teams priority. 

We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.