Severn Trent
Senior Programme Manager
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Senior Programme Manager
Join Us and Make a Difference at Severn Trent
At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We rank in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement. Join our inclusive workplace where you’ll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment and our communities—while feeling valued, supported, and inspired.
If you’re someone who cares deeply and wants to do more, we’d love to have you on our team.
The Role: Senior Programme Manager
Location: Based from our Finham (Coventry) or Tamworth office
Key Responsibilities: The Senior Programme Manager will lead an integrated team responsible for delivering portfolios and programmes under Severn Trent’s Capital Investment Programme. Your focus will be on:
- Leading a team of Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of assigned projects.
- Collaborating with key stakeholders (both internal and external) to start, drive, and champion complex projects.
- Continuously challenging and innovating to enhance performance and deliver continuous improvement.
- Providing robust leadership for the design, procurement, and construction of multi-project portfolios.
- Nurturing team development, fostering talent growth, and ensuring team success.
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What We’re Looking For
Essential Skills and Experience
You must have:
- A proven track record of leading large, complex, and multi-disciplinary projects, including experience with high-risk, high-value work.
- Extensive experience managing diverse stakeholders (from internal teams to board-level partners) to achieve programme objectives.
- Strong expertise in managing hybrid programme teams combining internal and external resources.
- Deep experience working closely with supply chains to deliver technically advanced, high-complexity solutions.
- A track record of building high-performing teams, combined with leadership in driving financial and operational success.
- Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills, particularly with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
- A relentless drive for continuous improvement, the ability to anticipate challenges, and a proactive, innovative mindset.
Additionally, while not mandatory, your people-centric character, positive attitude, and dedication to service drive our teams to go the extra mile—so if you embody these traits, let’s start a conversation.
What Matters Most
Culture is everything. We celebrate individuality, diversity, and varied backgrounds because we know these drive innovation and learning. Our goal is to create a community where everyone can grow, contribute, and thrive.
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Rewards and Culture
Why Join Us?
Working at Severn Trent isn’t just another job—it’s an opportunity for meaningful growth:
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays (plus the flexibility to buy or sell up to 5 additional days annually).
- Annual bonus scheme (capped at £2,250, dependent on company performance).
- Leading pension scheme: We’ll double your contributions (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%).
- Sharesave plan: Gain access to Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate.
- EV scheme and exclusive retail offers.
- Family-friendly policies to support work-life balance.
- Two volunteer days per year (sponsorship of your time to make a difference).
Let’s Move Forward
We’re eager to hear from you. Spare five minutes to apply with an updated CV, and we’ll quickly follow up. Good things happen fast, so keep an eye on your emails and phone in the coming weeks!
Come grow with us, make an impact, and let’s build something extraordinary together.
Severn Trent is an equal opportunities employer. We believe in and actively seek out diverse perspectives and ideas.
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