United Utilities
IT Category Manager
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Hybrid | Warrington | Competitive Salary + £5000 Car Allowance + Exceptional Benefits
Ready to make a real impact?
At United Utilities, we’re transforming how we deliver essential services to millions of people — and we need a commercial leader who thrives on challenge, innovation and strategic influence.
This is your chance to step into a high-profile role where your ideas will shape the commercial direction of a FTSE 100 business.
Your mission
As our IT Category Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind smarter commercial models, stronger supplier partnerships, and new value opportunities. You’ll scan the market for emerging trends, challenge the status quo, and design commercial strategies that help us deliver better outcomes for customers, communities and the environment.
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You’ll be doing things like
- Designing future-ready commercial strategies that support our transformation agenda.
- Bringing external insight into the business to inform smarter commercial decisions across allocated technology stacks.
- Leading cross-functional initiatives that require influence, alignment and strategic clarity.
- Identifying opportunities to deliver sustainable value through innovation and ESG.
- Acting as a strategic advisor to senior leaders across the organisation.
- Uplifting commercial capability and maturity across teams.
What We're Looking For
- Relevant degree or professional qualification (preferred) or suitable experience
- Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence at senior levels.
- Proven experience in commercial strategy, transformation or cross-functional leadership.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving capability.
- Ability to balance competing priorities and drive continuous improvement.
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What You’ll Get
A competitive package that recognises your expertise, including:
- 26–30 days holiday + bank holidays
- Up to 14% employer pension contribution
- £5,000 car allowance
- Up to 20% bonus
- Healthcare, wellbeing benefits, discounts and more
Impact
If you’re ready to shape high-value commercial decisions, influence senior leaders and deliver measurable impact, we’d love to welcome your expertise to United Utilities.
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