Solution Improvement Manager

Southern Water

. Own and maintain the integrated transformation roadmap, including milestones, dependencies and priorities .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeWorthing • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £70,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex transformation initiatives, including governance frameworks and performance reporting, while effectively engaging with stakeholders and aligning cross-functional teams to achieve strategic outcomes.

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Transformation ManagementStakeholder ManagementGovernance FrameworksAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Transformation Roadmap ManagementData InterpretationPerformance ReportingProcess ImprovementRisk Identification

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsEffective CommunicationCollaborative ApproachProactive Problem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

UtilitiesEngineeringMaintenanceAsset ManagementOperational Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and maintain the integrated transformation roadmap, including milestones, dependencies and priorities
Coordinate multiple workstreams, including predictive sensing, condition monitoring, process, competency and maintenance improvements
Run governance activities, including steering groups, action tracking, RAID management and leadership reviews
Produce performance and transformation reporting for senior leaders and executive stakeholders
Identify emerging risks, challenge assumptions and develop practical solutions to maintain delivery momentum
Work with operational, engineering and business teams to align activities and deliver agreed outcomes
Champion employee engagement by gathering feedback, identifying themes and representing colleague voices
Support continuous improvement initiatives across the maintenance function
Report directly to the Head of Maintenance & Standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience supporting complex transformation, change or business improvement programmes
Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
Confidence working with senior leaders and supporting key decision-making
Strong organisational skills and ability to coordinate multiple priorities simultaneously
Experience establishing governance frameworks and reporting processes
Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data, identify trends and ask the right questions
Experience using Microsoft Office tools, including Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to communicate effectively with technical specialists and senior leaders
Collaborative and proactive approach
Experience in utilities, engineering, maintenance, asset management or operational environments advantageous but not essential

Benefits

Comp & perks

£400 per month car allowance
Hybrid working: typically 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home
Flexible working arrangements
Inclusive working environment
Direct exposure to senior leadership
Opportunity to shape future maintenance delivery and influence transformation programmes