Project Manager – Transformation

About the role

United Utilities is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead its Transformation programme. You will own a portfolio of operational change projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time and generate measurable business value for the UK’s largest water provider.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of organisational change projects across multiple business areas.
• Develop and maintain robust project plans, managing scope, milestones, budgets and resources.
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders, providing clear governance and high‑level updates.
• Identify, assess and mitigate project risks, dependencies and issues.
• Drive benefits realisation and capture lessons learned for future initiatives.

Required profile

• Proven experience delivering transformation projects from initiation through to completion.
• Ability to work in both Agile and Waterfall delivery environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing project budgets, timelines and governance structures.
• Collaborative leadership style with excellent problem‑solving abilities.

Required skills

• MS Project
• Planview
• JIRA
• Asana
• Smartsheet
• PRINCE2
• APM
• PMP

What we offer

• Competitive salary plus performance‑based bonus.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Hybrid working model – three days onsite at Lingley Mere, Warrington.
• Opportunity to shape the future of a leading water utility.