project manager London, England
Job description
The job…
The Fares, Ticketing Retail (FTR) programme will deliver some key proposals from the William-Shapps plan for better meeting passenger needs. We need an expert Project Manager to support key work packages for our transformation programme.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership to define, build, socialise and manage plans relating to the overall Fares, Ticketing Retail (FTR) programme. Projects include ‘Deliver Pay As You Go Solutions’, ‘Transform Digital Experience’ and ‘Modernise Physical Retail’.
You will drive successful project outcomes to drive optimum delivery of FTR project outputs. You will structure and sequence appropriate sets of tasks/activities so that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
You will work collaboratively with internal and external colleagues such as the Department for Transport, regional transport authorities, FTR directors and other teams within GBRTT. You will facilitate and drive the cadence of meetings for the programme, including supporting leadership and regular project meetings with the preparation of detailed packs, reports, and management of risks and actions.
Using your professional, first class and customer-led project management service to support the once in a generation improvement we are making for our passengers!
What you’ll bring…
- Experienced in successfully delivering projects of varying complexity within different industries.
- Proven track record in delivering successful, complex projects with an element of business change.
- Proven experience in management of customer expectations, senior stakeholders and developing strong relationships across the business with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience of business requirements’ gathering.
- Strong leadership skills; motivating and inspiring confidence in others with high levels of flexibility and adaptability.
- Strong financial management skills and commercial acumen.
- Proven track record in supplier management.
- Experience in Digital or Pay As You Go Projects desirable
This role is available on a Fixed Term Contract, Secondment and Contract for 12+ months.
- If you’re working within the rail industry and considering applying via a Secondment, we encourage you to have a conversation with your line manager early in the process to support a potential secondment into GBRTT and where successful to support your release.
We're an inclusive employer of choice and welcome applications from everyone. We encourage people to work flexibly and we're open to hybrid working! We’ll also try our best to adapt the recruitment process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities.
