Programme Manager – Water Sector

Overview

In this role you will manage large water-sector programmes from inception to delivery, focusing on benefits, costs and commercial performance. You will work with clients to ensure financial efficiency and value while leading cross-functional teams to successful outcomes. You will monitor performance metrics, drive process improvements, and build team capability through ongoing learning. You will also lead change, coach teams, and manage risks and stakeholder engagement to enable informed decisions. This opportunity offers meaningful impact on sustainable infrastructure and the chance to grow within a global advisory services community.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• pension plan
• private medical insurance
• group income protection & life assurance
• discounted gym membership
• flexible working arrangements

Responsibilities

• Manage benefits, costs and commercial aspects of programmes to ensure financial efficiency and value
• Lead programmes from inception to completion and ensure successful delivery
• Report performance metrics with strong attention to detail
• Drive continuous improvement, learning and capability building within the team
• Provide leadership in collaborative improvement and change management, with emphasis on safety and accountability
• Analyse information and research independently to develop strategies and drive stakeholder alignment
• Identify, assess and negotiate risks; engage stakeholders to support informed decision-making
• Foster proactive conflict resolution and ensure project success through prioritised solutions

Key requirements

• Relevant experience as a programme manager
• Experience in water sector preferable
• Proven track record of leading and managing teams to achieve outcomes
• APM Qualified or equivalent preferred

• leadership and people management
• collaboration and teamwork
• stakeholder management
• programme management
• benefits and cost management
• financial efficiency and value delivery

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