Project Manager

Project Manager

Location: Coventry (Onsite 1 day per week initially)
Contract: 6 Months+ (High likelihood of extension)
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Rate: Up to £600 per day (Inside IR35)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Agile Project Manager to lead the delivery of projects within a major Asset Intelligence programme focused on clean water and wastewater networks. This role sits at the intersection of Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT), driving digital innovation initiatives that improve asset visibility, network performance, operational resilience, and data-driven decision making.
The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of projects involving advanced analytics, AI-driven solutions, digital twins, telemetry platforms, asset monitoring technologies, and network optimisation tools. Strong delivery experience within regulated infrastructure environments such as Water, Energy, Utilities, Telecommunications, Defence, or Built Environment sectors is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Delivery

• Deliver projects including digital twins, asset monitoring solutions, predictive analytics initiatives, and network optimisation programmes.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, quality, and resource allocation.
• Lead Agile project delivery using Scrum and Kanban methodologies.
• Develop and maintain project plans, RAID logs, reporting packs, and governance documentation.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, operations, technology, innovation, suppliers, and third-party partners.

Agile Delivery Management

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including:
  • Sprint Planning
  • Daily Stand-ups
  • Sprint Reviews
  • Retrospectives
• Support backlog refinement and prioritisation activities.
• Drive iterative delivery and continuous improvement practices.
• Monitor team performance and delivery metrics to ensure successful outcomes.

Asset Intelligence & Digital Innovation

• Deliver projects involving:
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Machine Learning
  • Digital Twins
  • Computer Vision
  • IoT and Telemetry Solutions
  • Predictive Analytics
  • Network Optimisation Platforms
• Support the transition of pilot solutions into operational business-as-usual environments.
• Facilitate testing, validation, and deployment of emerging technologies.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary liaison between internal and external stakeholders.
• Build effective relationships with engineering, operations, innovation, technology teams, regulators, contractors, suppliers, and customers.
• Provide clear communication, progress updates, governance reporting, and executive-level summaries.
• Manage expectations and resolve project challenges proactively.

Risk, Compliance & Governance

• Ensure all project risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies are effectively managed.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory, safety, cyber security, and data governance requirements.
• Lead quality reviews, audits, and project assurance activities.
• Escalate project concerns appropriately and implement mitigation plans.

Performance & Data Governance

• Ensure data-driven solutions meet governance and operational standards.
• MonitorKPIs associated with digital assets, including:
  • System uptime
  • Data quality
  • Data latency
  • Model performance and accuracy
• Drive adoption of Asset Intelligence capabilities across operational teams.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven experience delivering complex Agile projects within utility, infrastructure, or operational technology environments.
• Strong understanding of both Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) environments.
• Experience working on Asset Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Smart Infrastructure, or Innovation-led programmes.
• Knowledge of clean water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Agile delivery expertise including Scrum and Kanban frameworks.
• Strong project governance, planning, budgeting, and risk management skills.
• Experience managing cross-functional technical and business teams.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience supporting data-led initiatives and technology pilots.
• Strong understanding of project assurance and compliance requirements.

Preferred Industry Background

Candidates should ideally come from:

• Water Utilities
• Energy & Utilities
• Operational Technology Environments
• Infrastructure & Asset Management

Candidates from the following sectors may also be considered where OT/IT convergence experience exists:

• Telecommunications
• Defence
• Built Environment

Technical Environment

Experience with:

• Microsoft Project (MSP)
• Microsoft Visio
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Azure DevOps
• Jira
• Trello
• Agile Delivery Toolsets

Knowledge of:

• Digital Twins
• AI & Machine Learning
• Computer Vision
• Telemetry Platforms
• IoT Technologies
• Predictive Analytics
• Asset Intelligence Solutions

Key Deliverables

• Detailed project plans and schedules
• RAID logs and status reporting
• Sprint boards and Agile artefacts
• Governance and assurance documentation
• Technology evaluation reports
• Pilot delivery and transition documentation
• Stakeholder reporting packs

Essential Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong Agile Project Management capability
• Practical Operational Technology (OT) experience
• Water or Energy sector knowledge
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary delivery teams
• Experience delivering innovation and digital transformation programmes
• Strong risk, compliance, and governance focus
• A proactive, delivery-oriented approach with the ability to drive outcomes in complex operational environments

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Salary: £450 - £600 per day