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David Williams

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Interim Head of PMO at South East Water UK
📍 Thame, England, United Kingdom

David is a transformational leader and Programme Director, currently the Interim Head of PMO at South East Water. With extensive experience in the energy and utilities sector at firms like National Grid and Centrica, he specializes in directing businesses through major change. He holds a BA Hons in English from Loughborough University.

Described as a people-centric leader, David is passionate about nurturing and developing talent, having previously chaired Centricas Graduate Talent Board. His interests include agile methodologies, the practical application of communication tools, and the ongoing transition within the energy sector, particularly around electric vehicles.

He once led the turnaround of a failing data and operations function, reducing its operating costs by approximately 50%.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Interim Head of PMO
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Thame, England, United Kingdom
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Digital Transformation
His career focuses on implementing digitally-led solutions, from advanced metering at National Grid to designing a digital Portfolio Management Office at South East Water.
Agile Methodologies
He frequently shares content on how agile practices can change cultures and build trust within large, traditional companies, particularly in the utilities sector.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Interim Head of PMO
South East Water UK
4-2021 - 7-2025
Director Program Management Office
National Grid
10-2018 - 1-2021
Head of Transformation and Programme Director - Industrial & Commercial Energy
Centrica
1-2016 - 10-2018
Head of Customer Data & Operations - I&C Energy
Centrica
1-2015 - 1-2016
Head of Service Excellence (Interim) - Customer Service, British Gas Business
Centrica
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Education
1997 - 2001
English BA Hons
Loughborough University
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