Digital Project Manager, Centrica

Join us, be part of more. We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.    About your team: You’ll be working centrally within our mission control room, aka Centrica group functions. From Finance and Data Science, to our Wellbeing and People teams - this is the engine of our energy system, where our various Centres of Excellence power up each of our brilliant businesses, ensuring they have all the support, technologies, and capabilities they need to get our customers to Net Zero by 2050. Centrica is seeking an experienced Digital Project Manager to lead and deliver complex, large-scale, or high-risk projects. This role involves developing key business and DTS relationships to ensure successful outcomes, leading a team in a matrix organization. Location: Hybrid working with occasional travel to Windsor Key Responsibilities: Manage projects with multiple workstreams, ensuring delivery within time, cost, and quality requirements. Develop project vision, business case, scope, budget, and plan. Align projects with DTS and Business Unit strategy. Establish effective project governance and resolve stakeholder issues. Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies. Optimize return on investment and consider alternatives. Direct senior stakeholder communications and change management. Oversee relationships with internal functions and third-party suppliers. Ensure projects meet quality standards and governance requirements. Plan and allocate resources effectively. Lead, coach, and motivate the project team. Conduct quality assurance and health check reviews. Competencies: Ability to create a compelling project vision and motivate teams. Superior stakeholder management and engagement skills. Strong planning, monitoring, and control techniques. Knowledge of business case development and procurement processes. Familiarity with program and project methodologies (e.g., MSP, Waterfall, Agile). Strong problem-solving and risk mitigation skills. Work Experience: Proven experience in developing effective working relationships and handling ambiguity. Experience within Utilities/Telco. Governance, prioritization, project management, and assurance expertise. Experience with both waterfall and agile methodologies. Familiarity with IT control frameworks and standards (e.g., COBIT, ITIL, CMMI, PRINCE). Proven experience with SDLC in digital space Mentor: Coach and support junior product team members, driving product excellence. Why Apply? Competitive Salary: Enjoy a generous market salary, along with fantastic growth opportunities and a vibrant work environment! Car Allowance: Benefit from our added Car Allowance program to make your commute and adventures even better. Employee Energy Allowance: Power up your pay with a 15% Employee Energy Allowance, surpassing the government's price cap! Comprehensive Pension Plan: Secure your future with our comprehensive pension plan, designed for peace of mind. Healthcare Plan: Elevate your health with our fully funded company healthcare plan, prioritizing your well-being. Holiday Allowance: Recharge with a generous 25-day holiday allowance, plus public holidays, and even purchase up to 5 extra days for extended relaxation! Why should you apply?     We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.    https://www.morethanacareer.energy/centrica   If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority. Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. When it comes to energy, no one does it like us. We make it, store it, move it, sell it and mend it. We’re made up of 12 different businesses, but united by our purpose as Centrica. We’re energisers. Our journey to a greener, fairer future is powered by individuals like you. Through innovative green products, intelligent energy solutions and developing smarter ways to use and save energy, we’re not just part of the energy transition, we’re leading it. Our commitment goes beyond sustainability. Together we’re bringing our collective energies to create positive change in our local communities. If you immerse yourself in our fight to change tomorrow, you might just find your why. We’re looking for people to add to our culture – not fit in with it. We're building a community where you can be unapologetically you, where differences are celebrated, and where everyone can belong. Real inclusivity also means supporting the different realities our people face. That why we have the UK best Carers Policy and are continually building our approach to flexibility and wellbeing. Of course, we love having fun too. We’re a people place after all.