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Programme Manager – IT, Data & Digital 

 


Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:  

 

  • We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience up to £73,000 
  • A company car allowance (£6,000 cash allowance) 
  • Annual incentive related bonus (up to 15% of annual salary)  
  • Private health care (self only) 
  • Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)  
  • Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary  
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra 2 wellness days! 
  • A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.  
  • Retail savings scheme   
  • Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!  

 


Location: West Yorkshire / Hybrid Working (1-2 days in the office a week – Bradford) This role will initially be based in Bradford but we’re moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026, so you’ll be based there in the future.

 


Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday. 

 


We have an exciting opportunity for a Programme Manager to join the Tech team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you? 

 


What we do: 

 


Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it’s so much more than this. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region’s health, wellbeing, and prosperity.  New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The Technology function is a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.   

 


As a Programme Manager, you’ll lead large-scale data initiatives that unlock real business value enhancing data quality, governance and analytics across the organisation. Working at the heart of change, you’ll engage senior stakeholders, lead high-performing teams, and take programmes from idea to delivery with confidence. This is a high-visibility role where you’ll influence strategy, deliver meaningful outcomes, and leave a lasting mark on how the business uses data. 

 


Where you fit in: 

 


As our IT Programme Manager, you will: 

 

 

  • Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing programme team to deliver against strategic business goals  
  • Drive end-to-end delivery of complex data programmes, ensuring outcomes are achieved on time, within budget, and to quality standards 
  • Work closely with Delivery Managers, Programme Managers and Business Change teams to ensure a consistent, best-practice approach  
  • Champion improvements in data governance, quality, compliance and a data-driven culture  
  • Shape and define programmes from inception, including business cases, benefits realisation and alignment to strategic objectives 
  • Manage programme budgets, forecasts and investment decisions in line with governance policies  
  • Identify and manage risks, issues, dependencies and ensure effective escalation where required  
  • Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives, to drive alignment and buy-in  
  • Lead programme governance, reporting and performance tracking, ensuring transparency and control  
  • Foster collaboration across business, data and technology teams, including third-party partners  
  • Promote excellence in health & safety, risk management and operational standards 

 


What skills & qualifications you will need: 

 

 

  • Proven experience delivering large-scale IT, data or digital transformation programmes  
  • Demonstrated expertise in portfolio, programme and project delivery within a data-focused role  
  • Qualified in recognised project methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP, APM, Agile)  
  • Excellent stakeholder management with strong influencing and interpersonal skills 
  • Confident communicator with the ability to present to senior leaders  
  • Experience leading and developing multi-disciplinary delivery teams  
  • Commercially aware, with strong budget, forecasting and benefits management capability  
  • Highly organised, with excellent planning, prioritisation and problem-solving skills  
  • Experience working in complex organisations, with an understanding of strategic business drivers  
  • Passionate about delivering great customer outcomes and driving business performance 

 


Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy! Do we sound like your cup of tea?    

 


If you’ve got experience in delivering large-scale IT, data or digital transformation programmes and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.  If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required. 

 


We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required. 

 


Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible. 

 


Closing date for this role is the 15th of July 2026.

 


No agencies please.      

What's in it for you?

Career enhancement and development, colleague well-being and a genuinely positive work experience for all are key priorities. We are continuously evolving and improving our ways of working and you will support us in achieving our vision of 'taking responsibility for the water environment for good'.

If you feel this opportunity is suitable and you match the skills required, then please apply on line and complete the application process.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

The Kelda Group provides water and sewerage services to domestic and business customers across the UK, managing the following subsidiary companies: - 

Yorkshire Water, is the main subsidiary company providing water and sewerage services to 4.7 million people and 130,000 businesses in the Yorkshire region. Its activities are regulated by the Water Services Regulation Authority, Ofwat Loop Customer Management Ltd specialises in delivering customer service support to Yorkshire Water that includes billing, debt recovery and incident management. Employing more than 600 people, Loop have built up an impressive list of industry awards and achievements since being created in 2000 and is currently listed in the Sunday Times Top 100 list as being one of the best companies to work for.

Kelda Water Services (KWS) manages Kelda's non-regulated water and waste water contract operations. It is now the second biggest player in the UK market for outsourced clean and waste water services.

Kelda Water Services Retail offer quality, integrity and partnership but it is never just about the technologies behind our solutions in water. It is about the structure, delivery and even the financing of those solutions, and about giving our customers a level of convenience they never knew was possible.

KeyLand Developments Limited (KeyLand Developments) is responsible for managing, developing and disposing of the group's surplus property assets, either on its own or in partnership with outside organisations.

Kelda Group values equality, diversity and inclusion we believe that everyone should be treated with respect. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, religion or belief and trade union membership.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

Programme Manager - IT, Data & Digital

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