Programme Manager York, England
Job description
Location
York, GB
Department Name
Eastern Region
About Network Rail
Vacancy: Programme Manager
Salary: £68,099 to £76,612
Location: York or Derby
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The Portfolio North team is made up 90 dedicated professionals delivering a portfolio of projects worth £1.2bn with a turnover over the next 2 years of £630m.
In Portfolio North we understand the value of developing our people, and our track record for development speaks for itself with almost 50% of our people having been promoted internally. Whatever level you join our team at, there will always be the opportunity to grow and develop in Portfolio North.
As well as trusting and developing our people, in Portfolio North our values include supporting the wellbeing of our people, creating an inclusive and respectful environment whilst encouraging creativity, engaging openly and honestly with ourselves and our partners, all whilst driving a positive and safe culture at all times. At the very soul of Portfolio North is enjoying what we do, celebrating our successes, and continual learning.
Brief Description
Leading project teams to safely develop and deliver a programme of Buildings, Civils and Enhancement projects on behalf of the Eastern Region and its stakeholders. As a senior leader within Direct Delivery you will be required to work closely with Route customers and their representatives to meet established requirements and deliver in accordance with time, cost and quality. You will be at the forefront of the Regions aspiration to champion High Street delivery through the use of non-rail frameworks with a significant focus on CP7 readiness.
About the role (External)
Key Accountabilities
- Deliver a portfolio of programmes and/or projects.
- Implement an assurance framework and KPIs for programme management activities.
- Develop and implement relevant programme management standards, processes and procedures.
- Develop and deliver a specific programme/project on time, to budget and to other agreed success criteria, within corporate guidelines.
- Produce investment plans for the programme in accordance with Investment Regulations.
- 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.
- Deliver the effective development and management of suppliers to meet programme requirements.
- Establish and manage collaborative cross-functional virtual teams to deliver change projects, where appropriate.
- Identify and implement quality and efficiency improvement initiatives.
- Develop the capability and professional development of staff within the programme and project management teams.
- 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.
- Discharge Network Rail's CDM related duties as required by company process.
Essential
- 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 body
Desirable
- Chartered status
- Knowledge of the rail industry and its regulatory framework
- Knowledge of the principles of investment processes and procedures
- Experience of working in a commercial environment in a programme management role
Closing date: 1st May 2023. - Late applications will not be accepted.
Interviews to take place the week commencing 15th May 2023
Employees will be entitled to a 75% discount off leisure travel this includes all off peak and super off peak tickets
Drugs and Alcohol Standard:
Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 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 Sentinel 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.
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