Job Description
We’re making a difference: Together, we can ensure that there is enough water for everyone, now and in the future.
Portsmouth Water have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Transformation Programme Manager to join our newly formed Operational Services department, on a 3-year fixed term contract, to support our Operations Transformation project.
You will lead strategic transformation programmes across our Operations Directorate, driving operational excellence, efficiency, resilience, digital innovation and continuous improvement, while ensuring alignment with business priorities, regulatory obligations and operational readiness.
This is a fantastic opportunity to influence strategic change, shape the future of our operations, and deliver lasting business impact.
What will you be doing?
Key Responsibilities
- Delivery of transformation programmes (including the establishment of an alarm management centre) to time, cost and quality
- Effective management of programme risks and dependencies
- Develop and deliver the Operations Transformation Roadmap
- Lead complex change and improvement programmes
- Establish programme governance, reporting and benefits tracking
- Drive process optimisation, standardisation and automation
- Support adoption of digital and data-led solutions
- Engage stakeholders and lead change management activities
What do you need?
Skills, Qualifications & Competencies
Essential
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience
- Solid understanding of governance, assurance and risk management principles
- Significant experience leading transformation, programme delivery or operational improvement within operational, engineering, utility, infrastructure or regulated environments
- Proven experience of delivering complex, multi-workstream programmes involving process, technology, people and organisational change. Experience should include senior stakeholder management, programme governance, benefits tracking, risk and dependency management, resource planning, implementation readiness, business change adoption and measurable performance improvement.
- A commitment to safety, compliance and operational excellence
- A customer-focused and outcome-driven approach
- Must hold a full UK driving licence
- Must hold or be capable of obtaining Security Check (SC) clearance
Desirable
- Recognised programme, project or change qualification such as MSP, PRINCE2, PMP, Agile, APM, Prosci / ADKAR or equivalent
- Experience of digital, data-led, automation, control-room, alarm-management, process-improvement or operational resilience initiatives
- Knowledge of regulated utility environments, water operations, asset management, health and safety, environmental obligations, business continuity or critical national infrastructure
If you are successful for the role, you will be required to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) pre-employment checks that will include a basic disclosure check. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the national security vetting process for either a CTC or SC clearance check. Any offer of employment is conditional upon completion and receipt of satisfactory checks.
💬 We recognise people want to work in a variety of different ways, and that’s why we’re happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Please feel free to talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may be looking for.
📌 Please note, we may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications — so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
🌍 We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from all sections of society.
🛂 Please be aware, the Company has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
📬 Due to the high volume of applications we may receive, we’re unable to respond to every applicant individually. If your application is of interest, we’ll usually be in touch within 4 weeks of receiving it.
What can Portsmouth Water offer you?
At Portsmouth Water, we believe in rewarding our people. Here’s just a taste of what’s waiting for you when you join the team:
🌴 Holidays Made Better
Enjoy 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, giving you plenty of time to relax, recharge, and explore.
💰 A Pension That Works for You
We’ll help secure your future with a generous pension scheme, contributing up to 15% – because your tomorrow matters as much as your today.
💸 Performance Pays Off
You could earn a non-contractual bonus of up to 6% of your basic salary, linked to company performance – because when we succeed together, you should benefit too.
🍼 Family Comes First
Whether you’re welcoming a new arrival through birth or adoption, we’ve got your back with enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave and pay.
🎉Social Events
All expenses covered summer and winter social events
🛡️ Peace of Mind, Always
Our life assurance scheme gives your loved ones extra security, with a 4x salary lump sum benefit in case the unexpected happens.
🩺 Comprehensive Wellbeing Support
Whether you need confidential mental health and wellbeing advice 24/7 through our Employee Assistance Programme, or physical health support via our Virtual GP service (available 8am–10pm, 7 days a week for you and your immediate family), help is always close at hand with the HealthHero app.
🧠 Additional Support When You Need It
We know life has its ups and downs. That’s why we offer Private Medical Insurance - provided by Bupa giving you access to expert healthcare and 24/7 confidential support.
🎁 PW Perks – Treat Yourself!
Enjoy exclusive discounts at thousands of retailers, plus exciting benefits like:
🚗 Electric Vehicle Scheme (after 1 year)
🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme
💊 Health Cash Plan
…and so much more!
