IT Project Manager in Bath

Location: Bath
Salary: £10.00 per hour
Recruiter: Wessex Water
Job Hours: Full-time

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In this role, you will ensure the timely and effective delivery of IT projects, work packages and minor changes across multiple lines of business.

This will include planning and controlling technology projects but also working in a hands-on capacity with both IT professionals and colleagues across the business. 

What you'll do

  • Lead and manage the day-to-day activities of project delivery teams, typically around 20 people, in a matrix management environment.
  • Liaise with other subject matter experts, both internal and external, to ensure the solutions delivered align with our IT strategy and standards.
  • Forecast and control costs, typically up to a value of £10m.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement in project planning and implementation approaches, as well as governance and control.

    • What you'll need

  • Sound knowledge of industry best-practice project management standards and tools, including Microsoft Project or similar.
  • Good knowledge of IT design, build and test standards.
  • Experience with process improvement and driving change.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to translate complex IT concepts or issues into business language.
  • A sound understanding of business analysis, change and process mapping.
  • A track record of leading and managing medium to large IT projects.
  • The ability to plan and prioritise workloads across multiple concurrent activities.
  • Detailed knowledge of creating and maintaining plans and backlogs.
  • A sound understanding and application of risk and issue management.
  • Advanced facilitation and communication skills.
  • Good influencing and problem-solving skills.
  • IT project management accreditation, such as PRINCE2, APM or MSP.
  • A degree in a related subject is desirable.

    • What you'll receive

  • Total pension contributions up to 20%.
  • Career progression and professional development opportunities.
  • 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
  • The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
  • A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
  • Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
  • A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary, subject to conditions.
  • Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
  • One paid volunteering day each year.
  • Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
  • An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
  • Support from mental health first aiders.
  • A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

    • Who we are

    We are one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.

    The work we do goes beyond providing an essential public service. We also aim to have a positive impact on the communities we serve and the natural environment.

    Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have the opportunity to develop and progress your career, while also receiving health and wellbeing support.

    We also continue to promote diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

    This is an exciting opportunity to join us and if you would like to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you. Please do not hesitate to let us know about any additional support you may need.

    Sound interesting? Apply to start your application.

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