Here in Technology our mission is simple – deliver and maintain secure and stable IT services, maximising 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. Who 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? 

If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here. 

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW  

If you take pride in delivering to deadlines and have worked in a programme or project environment with Agile experience then read on, as this is the role for you.

We are searching for a PMO Support to join our team within Technology on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract This role will directly contribute to the successful delivery of change, through effective and efficient PMO support and assurance across both traditional and agile methodologies.

With proven experience of delivering a wide range of delivery support services, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to conduct project health checks, support audits, facilitate meetings and deliver mentoring/coaching to colleagues across the business.

Your key accountabilities in helping us will be:

• Assure and coach in the application of approved Project Management standards and Agile best practice principles; agreeing action plans to improve maturity.

• Ownership of the Trains Cadence / Drumbeat; including ceremonies, STW specific requirements and reporting commitments.

• Engagement, active participation in and assurance of ceremonies and portfolio / programme reviews.

• Assist Programme and Delivery Teams in the execution of:

• -Financial Control

• -Reporting

• -Risk, Issue and Action Management

• -Benefits / Value Enablement

• -Planning and Estimating

• -Dependency Management

• -Change Control / Backlog Refinement

• Play a key role in and co-ordinate Project Kick Off and PI Planning events.

• Provide training and guidance in the use of STW Project Management & Agile Delivery Tools.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE 

Of course, it’s important that we attract the right skill sets, and those with the right experience but we value character, positivity and a caring attitude in equal weight.

For you to be successful as our PMO Support, you’ll have previous experience in meeting deadlines within a programme or project environment, and ideally have previously worked within an Agile environment.

We’ll be looking to you to pull on your strong planning, organisation & co-ordination

skills and be an excellent communicator, with the ability to flex your communication style to suit your audience.

We also want you to present a ‘can do’ attitude which will challenge and influence the Programme and Delivery Teams in the adoption of best practice standards.

Exceptional attention to detail is a further requirement for this role, as is the ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders.

Knowledge of SAP, MS products, Jira and a range of planning tools is ideal, alongside knowledge of project management principles, methods and techniques (Waterfall and Agile).

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 employ thousands of people from across our community who really care about what they do. Because that is how we do what we do.

WHAT’S IN IT 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:  

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)  

• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500 per annum based 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  

• 10% monthly discount with Busy Bee Nurserys, and one-week free childcare  

• Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’  

• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers  

• Family friendly policies  

• Two volunteering days per year