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
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 a Senior Project Manager to 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.
As the Senior Project Manager, you will take charge of the critical implementation 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 about sustainability and innovative data solutions. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to broader data-centric projects that advance our waste reduction and environmental responsibility goals.
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 as Digital Transformation Project Manager, Sustainability Project Manager, or Smart Cities Project Manager, where you’ve led initiatives requiring a blend of leadership, data expertise, and operational efficiency.
Candidates with experience in Circular Economy Program Management, Smart Waste Solutions Management, or as a Data Engineering Manager in the environmental or waste sectors are particularly well-suited to this position. Additionally, those with backgrounds as Waste Management Data Analysts, Business Intelligence Managers (Environmental Sector), or Environmental Data Project Managers will 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:
If you’ve worked in positions like Recycling Manager, Waste Management Officer, Data Analyst (Waste or Environmental Sectors), or even as a Decarbonisation 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 on IoT Solutions, Digital Twin Project Management, or Cloud Data Engineering (Azure, AWS).
Lead one of the most innovative digital transformation projects in 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 the carbon-neutrality agenda, with further potential to advance your career in data-driven project management within the Authority.