ETCS Programme Manager — Rail PMO Leader

Northern; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Travel

Generous Pension

Enhanced Family Benefits

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Scheme

Exclusive Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and Career Development

Recognition

Job summary

Northern is seeking an ETCS Project Manager to coordinate and manage projects for the European Train Control System rollout across York, Leeds and Manchester. You will own project plans, generate reports for leadership and industry partners, and ensure data integrity across Teams and SharePoint.

The role requires strong PMO experience, MSP/PRINCE2 qualifications, and the ability to turn complex data into clear reporting for governance and contractual oversight.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Programme Management Office (PMO), including managing the tools, processes and information that support successful project delivery.
• Experience using project and programme management software and systems.
• Excellent organisation skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate reports to tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to work with people across different teams and organisations.
• The ability to understand complex or technical information and turn it into clear, useful reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain project plans across short, medium and long-term timescales, working with teams across Northern and industry partners.
• Lead the preparation of regular project reports for internal teams, senior leaders and industry stakeholders.
• Coordinate reporting for programme steering committees, making sure information is accurate, consistent and easy to understand.
• Bring together information from different teams and make sure reports and data tell a consistent story.
• Manage the ETCS programme information held in Teams, SharePoint and other reporting systems, creating a reliable central source of information.
• Develop and improve document control processes, making it easier to manage, find and share important programme information.
• Look for opportunities to digitise reporting and document management, reducing manual processes and making information flow more effectively.
• Work with project and programme teams to improve reporting processes, share good practice and introduce more efficient ways of working.
• Make sure reporting aligns with Northern’s governance arrangements and wider programme requirements.
• Support the Head of TRU in meeting contractual obligations to Network Rail.
• Help ensure the technical and compliance requirements of the CAF ETCS Upgrade contract are delivered.
• Work across functions and organisations, building effective relationships with colleagues and external partners to keep projects and reporting on track.

Skills

Project management

Organization

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

MSP/PRINCE2 qualification

Tools

MSP

PRINCE2

Job description

Northern is seeking an ETCS Project Manager to coordinate and manage projects for the European Train Control System rollout across York, Leeds and Manchester. You will own project plans, generate reports for leadership and industry partners, and ensure data integrity across Teams and SharePoint.

The role requires strong PMO experience, MSP/PRINCE2 qualifications, and the ability to turn complex data into clear reporting for governance and contractual oversight.