Programme Director

Job title:

Programme Director

Company

Network Rail

Job description

At Network Rail, we’re dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you’re not just part of a team – you’re part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.We’re committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we’ll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.If you’re ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!Route Services is a division of Network Rail that provides the Routes with services so they can help Network Rail deliver a better railway for a better Britain. We support the Routes with a myriad of services and supplies they need to maintain and operate the railway To learn more, please to watch our video.This role sits within Supply Chain Operations (SCO), an area of the business which supplies and delivers the logistics, materials, components, rail and road fleet that enable the maintenance and renewal of the railway.SCO keeps the materials, machinery and components required by its customers moving – making sure they are on-site when needed so work can go ahead as planned and on schedule.Brief DescriptionSupply Chain Operations (SCO) has big aspirations for the next five years. Our investments will be centred on our underlying principle of matching Network Rail’s capability and capacity to our customers’ demand.The ways in which people and businesses use the railway are changing all the time. SCO’s activities will play a huge role in meeting these shifting demands and expectations, with spending in some areas to allow us to adapt, where appropriate, to make sure our services continue to deliver value for money.Some of our spending will be linked to national programmes that span Network Rail as a whole and are delivered under SCO because of our reach across the organisation -as well as delivering projects specific to SCO.

• £440 million investment in our rail fleet and depots, including replacement of our Stoneblowers and Rail Delivery Trains, vehicle overhaul and delivering upgrades to our depots throughout the UK.
• Transform the way we monitor our infrastructure – NR operates around 20,000 miles of track, 30,000 bridges, tunnels and viaducts, plus thousands of signals, level crossings and stations
• Delivering Traction Power Centralised Management System (TPCM)s/Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) programme
• Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) programme and
• Developing and delivering NR’s commitment to Electric Vehicle roll out and charging infrastructure.

In this role you will be working closely with the Supply Chain Operations Director to lead business transformation programmes which will enables Supply Chain Operations to successfully support each of Network Rail’s routes and regions.You will have broad experience working in strategic change programmes with substantial budget spend and be able to operate commercially and lead your team to successful outcomes. You will be able to demonstrate your commercial and financial expertise and have great communication skills at all levels. You will have extensive senior stakeholder engagement skills and you will have proven experience of delivery in year whilst strategically planning for future year spend and delivery.Above all you will be able to demonstrate credibility and building effective partnerships, by influencing stakeholders, commercial partners and suppliers and internal customers as needed.About the role (External)Key Accountabilities1. Own the programme vision and maintain the alignment to Network Rail’s strategic direction.2. Direct and lead the delivery and implementation of the programme, taking personal accountability for its outcome(s) and the realisation of their associated benefits.3. Manage the programme’s governance arrangements according to appropriate requirements and quality.4. Lead the interface with senior stakeholders and deliver effective interfaces and communications to all stakeholders.5. Identify and manage the key strategic risks facing the programme.6. Develop and implement the business change strategy and approach for the Route Services Directorate (RSD) operational business, successfully delivering the operational readiness for RSD programmes and guiding the function and its staff through the process of change.7. Commission and chair reviews both during the programme and following programme closure that formally assess the programme’s continued alignment with its objectives, capability of delivery and measurable achievement of benefits.8. Manage and support the Programme and Project Managers.Job Skills, Experience and QualificationsEssential· Extensive experience in a senior management role· Experience of delivering strategic change programmes covering a budget of over £50m· Effective leadership, interpersonal and communication skills· Sufficient seniority and credibility to advise programme and project managers on their projects in relation to the programme· Demonstrable knowledge of programme and project management approaches· Strong commercial focus and financially astute· Educated to degree levelDesirable· Formal Programme Management qualification (e.g. Managing Successful Programmes Practitioner)· Knowledge of the rail industryHow to apply (External)Vacancy type: This role is permanent.Location: This position can be based in any NR office location.Hours: up to 35 hours per week with hybrid working and travel as required. Flexible working and job shares can be considered.Salary range: £116,753 to £138,991 per annum depending on skills and experienceClosing date: 7 January 2024. Late applicants will not be accepted. This role is being advertised internally and externally.You will need to complete a supporting statement addressing how you meet the essential criteria, please complete this as part of the application process and also add this to your CV in one document. Applicants who do not complete this statement will not be shortlisted. Please see attached guide – How to complete Supporting Statement.Click ‘Apply now’ to submit your application. If you would like to speak the Resourcing Team, please contactIf you would like any reasonable adjustments support during your application or throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact the Resourcing Team who will happily assist.Below are some examples of adjustments we can make: * Changing a provision, practice or ‘the way things are done’For example, we can give candidates extra time to complete online, tasks or interviews as needed. * Changing a physical feature of our workplaceFor example, office/room layout can be adapted to accommodate individual needs. * Providing extra equipment or assistanceFor example, we can provide sign language interpreters and support workers where needed. Alternative document formats can be made available.There are lots of other adjustments we can consider – please just ask!The recruitment process will consist of shortlisted candidates being invited to take part in the following;· Competency Based Interview· Presentation·Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by phone or email.For further information about how we recruit, please visit:Interview dates – 14 January 2025 to be held in Milton KeynesDrugs and Alcohol Standard:All prospective external candidates offered a conditional role will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.More information can be found in our document.You can visit for advice on accessibility support if you’re unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.Network Rail Benefits –All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.***Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.****

Expected salary

£116753 – 138991 per year

Location

Milton Keynes

Job date

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 04:48:09 GMT

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