Are you an experienced Senior Project Manager or Programme Manager with rail experience seeking a new challenge?
Your Role
Working with TfGM Projects Group, rail industry partners and in support of the Rail Senior Programme Manager, you will:
* Lead the day-to-day management of TfGM’s Rail programme in the development and delivery of complex multi-disciplinary rail projects;
* Lead, mentor, guide and motivate a team of project and programme professionals to meet committed milestones, budgets and ensure successful outcomes in line with TfGM’s vision for the Bee Network.
* Support the development and maintenance of an effective supply chain, ensuring alignment with project needs and fit-for-purpose contracts to deliver value for money for TfGM for years to come;
* Build and maintain strong, effective relationships with rail industry partners, key stakeholders and internal departments to secure necessary approvals and support for successful projects delivery.
For more information see job profile attached below.
Who are we?
TfGM has an exciting and ambitious Rail Programme with over £100m of investment in rail stations infrastructure over the next 4 years. TfGM’s plans include making Greater Manchester’s rail network step free by delivering a significant Access for All (AFA) Programme, delivering the first new station in Greater Manchester in over 25 years at Golborne and, supporting the integration of rail into the Bee Network.
Working as a Projects and Programme Manager within the Projects Group Function you will be working at a senior level within the existing Rail Delivery Team (currently a team of 14 project delivery colleagues) and function to provide management, leadership and direction.
What you’ll bring
What you do and how you do it is important whatever type of role you work in at TfGM and even small behaviours and actions can have a really big impact. At TfGM, our behaviours bring to life our values of Deliver, Care and Adapt .
You will have a strong background in leading the development and delivery of large rail or similar infrastructure projects/programmes of significant complexity & value.
You will have experience and knowledge of Rail Industry Delivery processes such as PACE as well as contract management delivery utilising the NEC3/4 contract framework as well as working knowledge of duties under the CDM 2015 Regulations.
You will also have demonstrable leadership experience of multi-disciplinary project teams, consultants and contractors, with strong problem solving and negotiation skills to meet funding and schedule targets.
You will have a track record of building productive working relationships and have the ability to engage with and influence a diverse range of stakeholders, and partners including political, professional and public audiences.
With strong verbal and written presentation skills, you should be able to communicate transport solutions at all levels, working across technical and non-technical issues.
What we can offer you
An exciting opportunity to develop and shape the future delivery of rail projects in Greater Manchester through the Bee Network
This is a permanent role with a salary of £69,312 - £78,011 per annum dependent on skills and experience. You will be working in a supportive team of rail project professionals
At TfGM we encourage candidates to discuss flexible working options at any stage of the recruitment process.
Our benefits include:
* 28 days holiday per annum (plus bank holidays)
* Flexible and hybrid working options to promote and support a good work/life balance
* Free bus, rail or Metrolink travel to and from work within the Greater Manchester boundary
* Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme which includes life cover of 3x your salary and options to increase your pension contributions
* Commitment to learning and personal development and upskilling with reimbursement of professional fees, where essential to the role
* We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to staff via our employee assistance programme when required
What's next?
To apply please submit your CV, cover letter and complete your application ensuring that you provide clear examples against the criteria questions and how your experience meets the requirements of the role. In particular, please detail evidence of your considerable experience in a senior management role within the development & delivery of heavy rail infrastructure projects.
All appointments will be based on merit. Our short-listing process is anonymised, so please do not include your name or contact details on your CV. If any personal details are included these will be visible to the hiring manager.
TfGM is proud to be an equal opportunities employer that encourages and celebrates diversity. We want to recruit and retain a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcome individuals from all backgrounds by committing to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We will offer support and reasonable adjustments if required and we also have a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme which you can find out more information on here .
For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note we are not a licensed sponsor.
Please note we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.
NOTE TO AGENCIES we will be accepting direct applications only for this role. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral CV.