Senior Project Manager (Digital Twin Programme - Circular Economy)
Location:West Drayton, London
Contract:12-month Fixed-Term (Maternity Cover), Full-time
Salary:£48,637 - £51,671 (inclusive of London Weighting)
Hours:36 hours per week
Benefits:28 days holiday plus public holidays, Local Government Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme
About Us
At West London Waste Authority, we are leaders in sustainable innovation, driving forward waste management systems to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. Our cutting-edge Digital Twin programme is now entering a pivotal stage, creating a digital representation of our waste and recycling services to optimise real-time operations and enhance service efficiency.
We are looking for aSenior Project Managerto lead the implementation of this transformative initiative during a 12-month maternity cover, with potential opportunities for further data-driven project management roles within the Authority.
Role Overview
As the Senior Project Manager, you will take charge of the criticalimplementation phase of the Digital Twin programme—leading the design, setup, and optimisation of data systems to ensure real-time monitoring and improved operational outcomes. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on technical execution, perfect for someone passionate aboutsustainabilityandinnovative data solutions. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to broaderdata-centric projectsthat advance our waste reduction and environmental responsibility goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Digital Twin projectfrom inception through to execution, delivering on time and within budget. This includes managing a £10M operational change programme for Borough collections systems, ensuring alignment with our carbon neutrality objectives.
- Oversee the creation and optimisation of a real-time data infrastructure, driving insights that will improve operational efficiency in waste services. You will work closely with contractors and internal teams to ensure successful delivery.
- Manage and optimise processes for data ingestion, transformation, and reporting, ensuring smooth integration across various systems and platforms. This includes managing tools likeETL pipelines,Microsoft Power BI,Azure SQL databases,cloud-based platforms, andreal-time monitoring systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, Borough partners, and external consultantsto ensure alignment and drive data-led operational changes. Provide leadership in designing and implementing service re-routing and other operational enhancements.
- Leverage data insights to model how public engagement and resident behaviour impact service performance, shaping more efficient, community-friendly waste management solutions.
- Ensure compliance with best practices for data security and governance, while leading efforts to document and manage data access policies.
Who We're Looking For
This role is ideal for experienced project managers who have a strong background in managing large-scale, data-centric projects, particularly in the waste management, sustainability, or environmental sectors. You may have held previous roles such asDigital Transformation Project Manager,Sustainability Project Manager, orSmart Cities Project Manager, where you've led initiatives requiring a blend of leadership, data expertise, and operational efficiency.
Candidates with experience inCircular Economy Program Management,Smart Waste Solutions Management, or as aData Engineering Managerin the environmental or waste sectors are particularly well-suited to this position. Additionally, those with backgrounds asWaste Management Data Analysts,Business Intelligence Managers (Environmental Sector), orEnvironmental Data Project Managerswill find this role to be an exciting opportunity to lead innovative, data-driven projects with a tangible impact on sustainability.
Technical Expertise:We are looking for candidates who have experience managing or working with contractors on technical systems such as:
- Data LakesandData Warehouses(e.g., Azure Data Lake)
- ETL PipelinesandData Integrationtools
- Microsoft Power BIand otherData Visualizationtools
- Azure SQL DatabasesandCloud Data Infrastructure(Azure or AWS)
- IoT Systemsfor waste management
- Digital Twintechnologies and frameworks
- Power Query-based data transformation templates
- Real-Time Data Reportingsystems
If you've worked in positions likeRecycling Manager,Waste Management Officer,Data Analyst (Waste or Environmental Sectors), or even as aDecarbonisation Project Manager, and have a passion for driving operational improvements through technology, this position offers a chance to take your career to the next level. We are also interested in candidates who have experience managing or overseeing teams working onIoT Solutions,Digital Twin Project Management, orCloud Data Engineering(Azure, AWS).
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven track record of managing large,data-centric projects, especially those that drive operational efficiency in waste or similar sectors. You should excel in managing cross-functional teams, timelines, and budgets.
- Experience withdesigningandimplementingdata systems, including real-time monitoring and performance optimization, either directly or through managing technical contractors, is highly desirable.
- Excellent communicationandleadership skills, able to engage with senior stakeholders and guide cross-functional teams. Experience in change management is key to this role.
Why Join Us?
Lead one of the most innovativedigital transformation projectsin waste management, driving real-world environmental impact and shaping the future of sustainable services in West London. This maternity cover position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to thecarbon-neutrality agenda, with further potential to advance your career indata-driven project managementwithin the Authority.
