Senior Programme Manager - [First 50 miles] West Hampstead - East Midlands

Location

London, GB

Department Name

EM HRSS (348103) G5

About Network Rail

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Brief Description

To develop and deliver a programme of work in line with business requirements and customer expectations. The programme should be undertaken in a safe and environmentally responsible manner to cost, time and quality in line with Corporate Governance; Company Standards and procedures.

• Please note this is an 18 month FTC/secondment with potential to go perm following review*

About the role (External)

Key Accountabilities

1. Lead the programme team to deliver the business and customer objectives agreed, whilst reviewing and confirming compliance with appropriate company governance, standards and procedures.

2. Achieve the programme outturn and margins as agreed with the Programme Director / Executive lead.

3. Develop an appropriate strategy for the development and delivery of the programme work scope.

4. Identify priority opportunities within the programme and lead promotion and sharing of best practice between programmes.

5. Monitor planning so that it considers cross-programme requirements and supports the effective delivery of contracted obligations.

6. Develop and improve relationships with key stakeholders, customers and suppliers.

7. Develop and manage the programme team, monitoring adequate resources available to deliver a flexible, competent, skilled and effective workforce at all times.

8. Contribute as a member of the programme organisations senior management team.

9. Lead compliance in corporate health, safety, quality and environment processes for the programme.

10. Implement relevant parts of the renewals plan.

11. Sponsor audit of programme and project documentation, activities, processes and systems. Lead the communication of key issues for the function.

12. Comply with the Investment Competence Framework.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Member of a relevant professional body with chartered status and/or educated to degree level.
• Relevant experience in the successful management of major programmes of work in the construction and/or rail industries.
• Strong commercial focus and financially astute.
• Knowledge of the principles of investment processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles of Health & Safety, quality and environment legislation and best practice.
• Excellent communication with demonstrable delivery of leadership and behavioural change within a large organisation.

Desirable

• Knowledge of/experience in the UK railway industry.
• Six Sigma Champion.

Successfully completed the Strategic Safety Management Course

Salary : £97,850 per annum

Closing date : 29th March 2025. - Late applications will not be accepted.

• Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.

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Senior Programme Manager - [First 50 miles] West Hampstead - East Midlands

Location

London, GB

Department Name

EM HRSS (348103) G5

About Network Rail

Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter

Brief Description

To develop and deliver a programme of work in line with business requirements and customer expectations. The programme should be undertaken in a safe and environmentally responsible manner to cost, time and quality in line with Corporate Governance; Company Standards and procedures.

• Please note this is an 18 month FTC/secondment with potential to go perm following review*

About the role (External)

Key Accountabilities

1. Lead the programme team to deliver the business and customer objectives agreed, whilst reviewing and confirming compliance with appropriate company governance, standards and procedures.

2. Achieve the programme outturn and margins as agreed with the Programme Director / Executive lead.

3. Develop an appropriate strategy for the development and delivery of the programme work scope.

4. Identify priority opportunities within the programme and lead promotion and sharing of best practice between programmes.

5. Monitor planning so that it considers cross-programme requirements and supports the effective delivery of contracted obligations.

6. Develop and improve relationships with key stakeholders, customers and suppliers.

7. Develop and manage the programme team, monitoring adequate resources available to deliver a flexible, competent, skilled and effective workforce at all times.

8. Contribute as a member of the programme organisations senior management team.

9. Lead compliance in corporate health, safety, quality and environment processes for the programme.

10. Implement relevant parts of the renewals plan.

11. Sponsor audit of programme and project documentation, activities, processes and systems. Lead the communication of key issues for the function.

12. Comply with the Investment Competence Framework.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Member of a relevant professional body with chartered status and/or educated to degree level.
• Relevant experience in the successful management of major programmes of work in the construction and/or rail industries.
• Strong commercial focus and financially astute.
• Knowledge of the principles of investment processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles of Health & Safety, quality and environment legislation and best practice.
• Excellent communication with demonstrable delivery of leadership and behavioural change within a large organisation.

Desirable

• Knowledge of/experience in the UK railway industry.
• Six Sigma Champion.

Successfully completed the Strategic Safety Management Course

How to apply (External)

Salary : £97,850 per annum

Closing date : 29th March 2025. - Late applications will not be accepted.

Click apply now to apply.

• Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.
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