IT Project Manager

Salary: Competitive per annum plus bonus and Veolia benefits

Location: Cannock or London  / hybrid with some travel required

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It’s why we’re looking for someone who’s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. 

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you;

• Access to our company pension scheme

• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers

• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household

• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community 

• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

• Create and maintain detailed project schedules, considering dependencies and resource requirements

• Identify, monitor, and mitigate project risks while quickly resolving issues through effective problem-solving

• Negotiate with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery and resolve conflicts

• Apply expert knowledge of DevOps, system integration, and data architecture principles to ensure high-quality delivery

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  What are we looking for?

• Experience of leading large complex IT system and business change projects (7 years +)

• Experience of being involved in large complex IT system and business change programmes (5-7 years)

• Expert level knowledge of the software development lifecycle, practiced in requirements gathering, solution design, solution development and solution testing (unit, integration, system, penetration, etc).

• Experience of leading a blend of Agile and Waterfall projects, utilising project management tools (Jira, Confluence etc) to support delivery.

• Implement change management strategies through effective communication and training initiatives

• Stay current with project management methodologies and technical practices for continuous improvement

• Lead regular feedback and learning sessions to enhance project delivery effectiveness

• Drive and continuously improve project governance framework while maintaining consistency across teams

What will you be doing?

The Technical Project Manager manages business change projects which are underpinned by our IT Products to optimise, evolve and grow Veolia. The role is instrumental in project delivery which may be part of larger programmes, or projects involving multiple IT Products. 

The core skills of a project manager in communication, organisation, business change, negotiation, collaboration, team leadership and budget management are paired with a technical skill set which encompasses DevOps and system integration to effectively deliver projects to scope, time, cost and quality.

• Lead and manage project teams, resources, and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery

• Develop and maintain comprehensive resource plans while building strong relationships with Area Heads and Product Owners

• Establish clear project governance, roles, and responsibilities, including effective change management processes

• Drive business case development and manage project budgets, forecasts, and actual costs

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.