Portfolio Manager

We’re more than just a water company. We're dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment, sustainability, and the communities we serve. By joining us, you’ll work with the latest technologies, driving forward-thinking projects that enhance and protect national infrastructure, making a real difference to the communities we serve.

With over 11,000 colleagues, we're looking for more brilliant people who are passionate about sustainability, eager to innovate, and ready to turn challenges into opportunities for a better future.

LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT

We’re looking for a Portfolio Manager – Fast Track Innovation to lead the delivery of our fast-paced innovation portfolio, driving projects from concept to measurable business value in under 12 months.

This is a key leadership role, managing a team of Project Managers delivering innovative solutions and trials covering both digital and operational solutions that support the future of our business.

What you’ll be doing:

Leading end-to-end delivery of a dynamic innovation portfolio
Driving excellence in Agile delivery and continuous improvement
Managing priorities, risks, dependencies, and resources across multiple projects
Ensuring innovation delivers tangible operational and commercial value
Collaborating with engineers, data scientists, architects, and operational teams
Providing clear portfolio insights and reporting to senior stakeholders

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

What we’re looking for:

Proven experience managing complex portfolios or programmes
Strong leadership experience, with the ability to develop high-performing teams
Expertise in Agile delivery methodologies
Experience delivering digital and/or operational transformation
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
A data-driven, outcome-focused mindset

Desirable:

Experience in innovation, product development, or continuous improvement
Background in utilities, engineering, infrastructure, or technology
Agile and/or project management certifications (e.g. Scrum, SAFe, PRINCE2, MSP, PMP)

If you’re passionate about innovation, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want to deliver real impact at scale, we’d love to hear from you.

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

31 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
Annual bonus scheme (of up to 20% of salary dependent on company performance)
Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
Car allowance of £5,208 pa (pro-rata where appropriate)
Private medical cover, life assurance, income protection and personal accident cover
Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
Family friendly policies
Two volunteering days per year

LET’S GO

We can't wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We'll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.