Salary: Base salary: £43,750pa to c. £54,650pa depending on skills and experience. In addition, we offer a flexible benefits fund of 20% which is paid on top of the base salary and is fully pensionable, as well as a range of competitive benefits - check them out in the Benefits section on our website.
HS2 Ltd endeavours to ensure everyone working for us and with us feels included, thrives and achieves their full potential. In practice, this means we are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, encouraging our staff networks to flourish, and providing personal and professional development opportunities.
About the role:
* Assist Head of Systems and Tools with developing and rolling out a consistent master data management approach and strategy across the function.
* Be responsible for the ongoing management of the in-scope project controls data and systems to enable expedient, accurate and effective performance reporting and analysis. Maintain up-to-date support documentation for each system under management.
* Develop understanding of general data architecture and landscape of all PMO systems and document and maintain interfaces with other HS2 systems and software tools.
* Be responsible for understanding the interface with other software tools and general architecture and landscape of all PMO systems.
* Ensure clarity, robustness, and support of the data systems to maintain high levels of efficiency and ease of use to support performance.
* Act as the Design Authority for master data changes and document and manage any changes to in-scope systems, setup, configuration, content, and functionality.
* Work with business stakeholders to develop a future roadmap for in-scope data, systems, and interfaces, prioritise and continuously deliver and embed agreed changes.
* Work with IT function and other delivery partners to impact assess and embed agreed and approved technical changes in line with business requirements, data governance standards, and in adherence to HS2’s architectural intent.
* Ensure that there are agreed and documented system onboarding and support processes in place for all data systems. Be responsible for the integrity and security of the systems, including competency of individuals prior to granting access.
* Provide data, reports, and analysis to support problem resolution and root cause analysis, audit and compliance activities, and identify trends, issues, and solutions.
* Maintain authorised users and permissions as well as provide training to the relevant community in the effective use of systems as required.
* Be accountable for owning the systems gateway ensuring the integrity of external suppliers and system integration.
* Actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies, and procedures on EDI.
About You:
Skills:
* Ability to manage complex stakeholder groups at all levels of a matrix organisation.
* Ability to use a structured approach to problem-solving.
* Ability to deal with ambiguity and cope with mission-critical system changes in a fast-paced environment.
* Ability to translate customer needs and requirements into roadmaps and deliverables.
Knowledge:
* Knowledge of data systems architecture – conceptual, high-level and ability to understand low-level design.
* Knowledge of enterprise Master Data Management (MDM) principles.
* Working knowledge of data governance, data management, and analytical tools e.g., Tableau, Power BI or similar, cloud environments and other automation and productivity improvement tools such as MS Power Platforms.
* Preferred: Awareness of the core Project Controls disciplines, including Schedule Management, Cost Management, Change Management, and Risk Management and how they interrelate.
* An understanding of change control and governance arrangements.
* An understanding of financial management, budgeting, and cost control.
Types of Experience:
* Experience of working within large infrastructure and/or delivery programmes.
* Experience of managing master data, systems, and technology in a major project/programme context.
* Experience of managing and providing end-user support and training on project control or similar data systems such as cost, estimation, contract management, etc.
* Experience of negotiating and prioritising to resolve conflicts among project and external stakeholders.
* Experience of administering and supporting one or more project control systems, such as CEMAR, ARES Prism or similar systems.
The post-holder is expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with the HS2 values of Safety, Leadership, Integrity, and Respect.
As HS2 Ltd do not hold a sponsorship license from the Home Office, we are not able to provide sponsorship to any applicant. Applicants must already have the Right to Work in the UK at the time of application and our process involves a Right to Work validation prior to the interview stage. Note, there are certain types of time-bound visas that we cannot accept.
Any offers made to applicants will be subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks which include Nationality & Immigration Status, employment references, DBS, Financial and Education checks.
We ask for a variety of detail in your online application; however, we perform the first assessment of suitability for a role based solely on the information in your CV. In a further development of our efforts to create a more diverse workforce, your CV will be anonymised and personal information will be removed during the first stage of the application review. This removes bias from the process and makes it even more important that you attach an updated word version of your CV for each new application ensuring you include evidence directly related to the criteria in the job advert.
Any applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
About Us
High Speed 2 (HS2 Ltd) will be the UK’s new high-speed rail network. As well as improving capacity, the new scheme will shorten journey times between a number of Britain’s major population centres, boost the economy and create thousands of jobs.
HS2 Ltd will create a skills legacy and develop a diverse range of talent. We aim to be a leader in EDI practice by creating a safe & inclusive working environment for all our staff - living our values of Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Leadership.
HS2 Ltd is also a safety-critical organisation. Employees are required to ensure reasonable care of their own and others’ health and safety by taking personal responsibility for working to our ‘Safe at Heart’ programme principles and following safe working procedures at all times.
HS2 Ltd endeavours to ensure everyone working for us and with us feels included, thrives and achieves their full potential.
Job Info
* Job Identification 250008
* Job Category IT & Systems
* Posting Date 01/10/2025, 09:14 AM
* Apply Before 01/26/2025, 11:59 PM
* Job Schedule Full time
* Locations 1 Eversholt Street, London, NW1 2DN, GB
* Permanent or Fixed Term Contract Permanent
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