Brief Description
You will play a key role within the Transpennine West Alliance, contributing to the successful installation of a new two-track railway and the electrification between Manchester and York. Your responsibilities will include ensuring the programme meets critical entry into service milestones and adheres to safety and regulatory standards.
In this role, you will manage the development, execution, and delivery of a comprehensive programme of projects, ensuring they are completed to agreed scope, time, cost, and quality standards. You will collaborate closely with Alliance partners and their representatives to align project goals, address any challenges, and ensure that the projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
About the role (External)
Some of the key accountabilities of this role are:
1.Develop and manage the EIS team, monitoring adequate resources available to deliver a flexible, competent, skilled and effective workforce at all times.
2.Ensure that all the discipline scope required to complete the EIS stage is contained within the integrated programme and meets the EIS programme date.
3.Monitor and control the Integrated Programme so that it considers cross-programme/discipline requirements.
4.Recommend best for programme decisions to the Entry into Service Lead to ensure programme adherence.
5.Implement an assurance framework and KPIs for programme management activities.
6.Ensure there is an appropriate Risk Management Strategy in place to ensure risk is being managed and mitigated.
7.Ensure the delivery teams across all disciplines are aligned and where gaps are identified, they are highlighted and a best for project/programme priority decision is made.
8.Lead the integration/co-ordination of blockade stages including all required documentation.
9.Ensure the production of blockade/RED worksite documents such as PCPs, Management Plans, and any other bespoke document requirements.
11.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.
12.Deliver the effective development and management of suppliers to meet programme requirements.
13.Identify and implement quality and efficiency improvement initiatives.
14.Develop the capability and professional development of staff within the programme and project management teams.
15.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.
16.Discharge Network Rail's CDM related duties as required by company process.
We need you to have:
·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
It would be advantageous if you have:
·Knowledge of the rail industry and its regulatory framework
·Chartered Status or working towards
·Achieved PRINCE2 Foundation or equivalent.
·Knowledge or experience of working within an Alliance
·Knowledge of the principles of investment processes and procedures
·Experience of working in a commercial environment in a programme management role.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a dynamic, results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about leading high-performance teams to consistently deliver exceptional outcomes.
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of creativity, confidence, and determination, with a proven ability to inspire and guide teams towards success.
Key Qualities:
• Safety Focused: Prioritise safety in every aspect of your work, making sure every team member returns home safely at the end of each day.
• Proven Leadership: Skilled at leading and managing project teams, ensuring successful outcomes through collaboration, clear direction, and accountability.
• Organisational Expertise: Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently, maintaining focus and meeting deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• Project Management: Expert in project management with a strong track record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest safety standards.
• Risk Management: Ability to assess and mitigate risks proactively, ensuring smooth project delivery and minimising potential disruptions.
• Relationship Builder: Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build and maintain relationships both internally and externally, fostering collaboration and trust.
• Creative Problem Solver: A natural problem-solver, able to think critically and creatively to overcome obstacles and find innovative solutions.
• Resilient and Tenacious: Persistent and determined, with a continuous drive to overcome challenges and push boundaries in pursuit of success.
• Quality Focused: A commitment to delivering high-quality results with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all projects.
• Team-Oriented: Dedicated to contributing to the success of the team, with a collaborative mindset and a focus on achieving shared goals.
If you're driven by making a lasting impact and passionate about shaping the future through innovative ideas and effective communication, we would love to hear from you!