We are looking to strengthen our Delivery team with a Senior Programme Manager based at our Peterborough office with hybrid working available.
Reporting to the Business Unit Delivery Director, you’ll provide strategic leadership across a multidisciplinary team, guiding programmes from early inception through design, construction, commissioning and final handover.
This role is central to the performance and evolution of the @one Alliance — combining leadership, delivery excellence, commercial acumen, stakeholder influence and a passionate commitment to safety, innovation and people.
You’ll also play a key leadership role on the Water Business Unit Leadership Team, shaping the culture, strategy and success of the alliance.
What You’ll Be Leading
Delivery Leadership
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Lead world-class health, safety and wellbeing performance across your programme area
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Develop delivery strategies that align with Anglian Water’s Business Plan
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Ensure successful delivery of all projects to scope, schedule, quality and cost targets
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Oversee governance, ensuring a consistent “Right First Time” approach
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Ensure competent and capable teams are deployed to deliver exceptional results
Commercial & Financial Performance
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Achieve growth targets across turnover, gainshare and programme pool
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Implement routes to efficiency and drive cost-effective solutions
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Manage annual budgets, forecasts and financial controls
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Support robust supply chain strategies that deliver capacity and capability
Stakeholder & Communication Excellence
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Build trusted relationships with senior leaders across Anglian Water, @one partners, suppliers and regulators
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Ensure clear, consistent communication frameworks across all stakeholders
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Represent the programme at senior forums, boards and leadership groups
Innovation & Digital Transformation
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Drive the adoption of innovative materials, methods and technologies
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Embed digital systems that enhance safety, performance and efficiency
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Champion continuous improvement and share best practice across the alliance
People, Culture & Inclusion
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Lead diverse, high-performing teams with openness, trust and collaboration
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Champion talent development and succession planning aligned to @one’s people strategy
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Promote a culture of inclusion, exploration and empowerment
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Embed behaviours that support wellbeing and safer working