Job Description
Job Title: Strategic Project Manager
Location: Bicester or Wigan (4 days a week in the office)
Reports to: Director of Strategic Initiatives
Salary: £30,000-40,000 per annum, plus benefits
The Role
We need a hands-on Strategic Project Manager to play a key role in coordinating and delivering projects that drive commercial growth and support our long-term goals.
The role offers an opportunity to learn and grow, with plenty of responsibility and opportunity to make things happen and see results through. It’s perfect for a motivated graduate or early-career professional seeking exposure to senior leaders and a clear route into strategic management.
What You'll Do
* Own the execution and delivery of assigned project workstreams, ensuring actions are completed and outcomes meet agreed standards.
* Translate strategic objectives into clear plans, actions, milestones, and deliverables.
* Proactively manage risks, issues, and dependencies, removing blockers and maintaining delivery momentum.
* Coordinate and engage stakeholders at all levels, driving decisions and holding owners accountable.
* Apply commercial awareness to prioritise work and support initiatives that improve revenue, efficiency, and customer outcomes.
* Represent the organisation professionally when working with customers, partners, and suppliers.
About You
* You have a relevant degree or equivalent practical experience.
* You can demonstrate delivery of outcome and taking ownership of workstreams or deliverables through previous roles, placements, or internships.
* You’re highly organised and comfortable managing multiple actions, priorities, and deadlines at once.
* You have strong execution skills, able to turn plans into action and follow through to results.
* You communicate clearly and confidently, with the ability to challenge constructively, follow up actions, and drive progress.
* You bring a problem‑solving, commercially aware mindset, understanding how effective delivery creates business value.
Nice to Have
* A working understanding of core project management principles
* Exposure to project delivery or operational execution in a commercial environment.
* Familiarity with technology businesses
What We Offer
* A mission with purpose: we fight water loss with AI.
* A direct line to leadership and true strategic influence.
* Competitive compensation, equity options, and a flexible hybrid work model.
* A fast-moving, bold, authentic culture where people matter.
About us:
FIDO is a UK‑based, global AI technology company developing innovative solutions for the water industry. We work with utilities worldwide to reduce leakage and non‑revenue water, using AI models trained on extensive, curated water datasets to detect and prioritise losses across distribution networks. Our mission is to improve water management and resilience at scale, helping our customers address critical global water challenges through practical, data‑driven insight.