Job Description
Programme Lead - Rail Sector\nLocation: London (Hybrid)\nRate: £850/day (Outside IR35)\n\nAre you ready to take the lead on a high-profile rail transformation programme? We're looking for a dynamic Programme Lead to steer a major fleet cascade initiative. This is a critical, visible role at the heart of cross-organisational change and delivery, with a focus on impact-not just process.\n\nThe ideal candidate will bring strategic clarity, operational insight, and change leadership experience from across the rail sector.\n\nWhat You'll Be Doing\n\nLead mobilisation of MkV services, on time and on budget-maximising benefits while actively managing risks.\nOwn delivery of a complex, cross-functional change programme, transitioning smoothly into BAU.\nInspire and guide a matrix team of contractors, internal stakeholders and suppliers.\nBe a visible and influential leader across the network\nDrive cross-organisational collaboration, influence senior stakeholders, and shape decisions with a holistic view-operational, commercial, financial, and strategic.\nBring energy, direction, and accountability to a mission-critical programme for the business.
\n\nWhat We're Looking For\n\nProven programme leadership in complex matrix environments\nDeep understanding of railway operations-enough to offer constructive challenge\nA strong track record of delivering major change in the rail sector\nExperience working in unionised, regulated environments\nGravitas, political acumen, and confidence to operate at senior levels\nAbility to influence, coach, challenge and lead across boundaries\nFinancial awareness and a sharp eye for delivery metrics\nAgile, hands-on, tenacious-someone who thrives under pressure \n\nThis is an opportunity to make a tangible difference, leading one of the most exciting transformation programmes in the rail sector. If you're energised by challenge, passionate about delivery, and ready to hit the ground running-we want to hear from you