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Posted Date:  7 Aug 2025
Posting End Date:  24-Aug-2025
Location:  Coventry
Company:  Severn Trent Water Limited
Department:  Technology
Salary (£):  £70,000 to £80,000

Portfolio Manager

 

Here at Severn Trent, our Technology mission is simple – we deliver and maintain secure and stable IT services, which maximises value to our business.

 

Dig a little deeper and you will find a living, breathing department of highly talented individuals and teams, buzzing with energy, ideas, and enthusiasm. Our teams are always interested in learning new, innovative, and exciting ways for us to aid our business colleagues, and ultimately our customers experience.

 

Collectively, we provide a critical national infrastructure to millions of customers in our region, so the only question is… why wouldn't you want to be part of that?

 

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

 

We’re looking for a Portfolio Manager, who’ll lead change activities that will deliver high risk projects and programmes in our Technology Delivery team.  

 

In this role you’ll own project planning, and control the delivery, implementation, and budget for one or more  programmes up to a value of c.£20m within the context of a larger portfolio of work. Control will include the management of project risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies, and the co-ordination of project workstreams.

 

You’ll manage delivery as part of an Agile, Waterfall or Hybrid framework, including managing Agile Delivery Trains. Additionally, you’ll deliver projects with board level visibility and act as coach to help the development of less experienced project managers.

 

As Portfolio Manager, you’ll develop an understanding of what the project / programme will deliver from a business and benefits perspective, and you’ll have the confidence and professionalism to challenge on areas where this in not the case.

 

You’ll help shape the processes that ensure projects are delivered at pace, and using your experience, you’ll provide management and coordination of our external suppliers.

 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

 

You’ll join with experience of leading large teams, including members from Technology, other business functions and third-party suppliers. You’ll be adept at operating at a senior level and will be able to demonstrate a proven track record of IT programme management of large scale, complex projects in a corporate environment.

 

To be successful, you must be able to ensure optimum productivity and pace from project teams, proactively removing blockers to delivery. You should be able to secure appropriate sponsorship and resource from business colleagues to allow effective implementation, and you’ll have the ability to create maximum business value by delivering projects quickly and innovatively within an appropriate control framework, ensuring sufficient quality levels are maintained throughout.

 

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involved. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care.

 

Is that you?

 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

 

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent, and 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 

 

WHATS NEXT?

 

We can’t wait to hear from you.

 

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare.

 

And if your curiosity has peaked and you're wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.

 

Ps. we’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.

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