Programme Manager – IP

Job title:

Programme Manager – IP

Company

Network Rail

Job description

Location: Base location can be between Manchester and York (along the TRU route) with an expectation to travel between those locations when required.Contract Type: PermanentOffice Requirement: Hybrid. 3 days in the office and the rest working remotely (to be confirmed at interview)28 days annual leave + bank holidaysEmployees will be entitled to a discretionary 75% discount off leisure travel this includes off peak and super off-peak tickets. Employees will also be entitled to 75% discount on season tickets.Network Rail Benefits –Join Our Team at Network Rail!Are you ready to make a difference in people’s lives? At Network Rail, we connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country. We’re an organisation where people truly matter, and when you join us, you matter to us and millions of others.We’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we’re committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by clicking here.Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!About our people and the recruitment process – We’re an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don’t always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we’ll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance. To learn why inclusion is important to us, please click .We’re also a employer and we’ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.We have an exciting opportunity to join Transpennine Route Upgrade as Programme Manager.Transpennine Route UpgradeThe Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) is a Programme of activities that is improving the railway between York and Manchester via Leeds and Huddersfield.​​​Stretching across the North of England, this key 76-mile Transpennine railway serves 23 stations, crosses over and dips under 285 bridges and viaducts, passes through six miles of tunnels, and crosses over 11 level crossings.Proposed improvements as will deliver a hard-working, reliable railway for passengers, allowing for trains with more seats, more services and faster journey times.​For more information visitBrief DescriptionYou will play a key role within the Transpennine West Alliance, contributing to the successful installation of a new two-track railway and the electrification between Manchester and York. Your responsibilities will include ensuring the programme meets critical entry into service milestones and adheres to safety and regulatory standards.In this role, you will manage the development, execution, and delivery of a comprehensive programme of projects, ensuring they are completed to agreed scope, time, cost, and quality standards. You will collaborate closely with Alliance partners and their representatives to align project goals, address any challenges, and ensure that the projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.About the role (External)Some of the key accountabilities of this role are:1. Develop and manage the EIS team, monitoring adequate resources available to deliver a flexible, competent, skilled and effective workforce at all times.2. Ensure that all the discipline scope required to complete the EIS stage is contained within the integrated programme and meets the EIS programme date.3. Monitor and control the Integrated Programme so that it considers cross-programme/discipline requirements.4. Recommend best for programme decisions to the Entry into Service Lead to ensure programme adherence.5. Implement an assurance framework and KPIs for programme management activities.6. Ensure there is an appropriate Risk Management Strategy in place to ensure risk is being managed and mitigated.7. Ensure the delivery teams across all disciplines are aligned and where gaps are identified, they are highlighted and a best for project/programme priority decision is made.8. Lead the integration/co-ordination of blockade stages including all required documentation.9. Ensure the production of blockade/RED worksite documents such as PCPs, Management Plans, and any other bespoke document requirements.11. Deliver the effective development and management of suppliers and staff to meet all corporate rules and means of control (including standards), in particular those relating to safety, quality and environment, and disseminate lessons learned.12. Deliver the effective development and management of suppliers to meet programme requirements.13. Identify and implement quality and efficiency improvement initiatives.14. Develop the capability and professional development of staff within the programme and project management teams.15. Liaise with internal and external customers to address customer needs by fully understanding them and taking them into consideration in any strategic or policy changes that may arise.16. Discharge Network Rail’s CDM related duties as required by company process.We need you to have:· Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject· Excellent interpersonal, management and communication skills· Substantial proven experience in programme management· Excellent knowledge of programme and project controls processes and systems· Proven experience in managing and developing teams to achieve high performance· Proven ability to work with senior industry stakeholders to understand their requirements· Membership of a relevant professional bodyIt would be advantageous if you have:· Knowledge of the rail industry and its regulatory framework· Chartered Status or working towards· Achieved PRINCE2 Foundation or equivalent.· Knowledge or experience of working within an Alliance· Knowledge of the principles of investment processes and procedures· Experience of working in a commercial environment in a programme management role.Ideal CandidateWe are looking for a dynamic, results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about leading high-performance teams to consistently deliver exceptional outcomes.The ideal candidate will possess a combination of creativity, confidence, and determination, with a proven ability to inspire and guide teams towards success.Key Qualities:

• Safety Focused: Prioritise safety in every aspect of your work, making sure every team member returns home safely at the end of each day.

• Proven Leadership: Skilled at leading and managing project teams, ensuring successful outcomes through collaboration, clear direction, and accountability.

• Organisational Expertise: Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently, maintaining focus and meeting deadlines in a fast-moving environment.

• Project Management: Expert in project management with a strong track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest safety standards.

• Risk Management: Ability to assess and mitigate risks proactively, ensuring smooth project delivery and minimising potential disruptions.

• Relationship Builder: Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build and maintain relationships both internally and externally, fostering collaboration and trust.

• Creative Problem Solver: A natural problem-solver, able to think critically and creatively to overcome obstacles and find innovative solutions.

• Resilient and Tenacious: Persistent and determined, with a continuous drive to overcome challenges and push boundaries in pursuit of success.

• Quality Focused: A commitment to delivering high-quality results with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all projects.

• Team-Oriented: Dedicated to contributing to the success of the team, with a collaborative mindset and a focus on achieving shared goals.

If you’re driven by making a lasting impact and passionate about shaping the future through innovative ideas and effective communication, we would love to hear from you!How to apply (External)We are an inclusive employer of choice, ! We encourage people to work flexibly and welcome applications from everyone .Visit should you need accessibility support to apply. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please contact .Network Rail Benefits –All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should be able to demonstrate your to safety and awareness in your application.Salary: £71,163 to £80,060 per annumCar Allowance: £6,000 per annumClosing date: 4th April 2025. Late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.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

£71163 – 80060 per year

Location

York

Job date

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 08:56:51 GMT

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