Operations Project Manager

Navartis; Warwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Project Manager to oversee rolling stock projects and ensure their safe and timely delivery. This role involves managing maintenance activities, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve project objectives. The company is committed to sustainability and innovation, offering a dynamic work environment where your contributions will significantly impact the future of the UK's railway system. Join a team that values professional development and provides a supportive atmosphere as you lead critical projects in the transportation sector.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

10% Bonus Scheme

Pension Scheme

Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

25 Days Annual Leave

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Financial Wellbeing Support

Ongoing Support with Professional Development

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC in an engineering discipline is essential.
• Formal Project Management qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure rolling stock projects are delivered safely and on time.
• Develop & implement project KPIs to monitor performance.
• Chair daily meetings to monitor project activities and issues.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Contract Management

Stakeholder Management

Engineering Knowledge

Financial Awareness

Planning and Delivery

Education

Degree in Engineering

HNC in Engineering

Formal Project Management Qualification

Tools

Project Management Tools

Job description

I am currently working with a leading owner and asset manager of passenger and freight rolling stock, who are committed to sustainability, innovation, and delivering long-term value to their partners and the wider community.

They have made huge investments that will play a pivotal role in the future of the UK's railway with an outstanding facility to test and trial new traction technologies, safely store rolling stock and provide training in a live environment.

As Operations Project Manager you will ensure all rolling stock projects and contracts undertaken are delivered safely on time to standard and budget.

You will oversee the safe delivery of all rolling stock maintenance activities undertaken within the maintenance facilities and train storage yards, in accordance with contractual requirements.

Main responsibilities for this Operations Project Manager role:

1. Ensure rolling stock projects undertaken are delivered safely and in accordance with the framework specified.
2. Work with the Bid and Revenue Manager to conduct deliverability assessments to ensure the scope and requirements of rolling stock projects.
3. Develop & maintain risk registers for all rolling stock projects undertaken to ensure that identified risks are quantified, and work with the Safety & Environment Manager, and Operations Safety and Standards Manager to ensure suitable and sufficient controls are in place to manage risks to a level as low as reasonably practicable.
4. Develop & implement project key performance indicators (KPIs) to proactively monitor project delivery performance and service levels.
5. Work with the Revenue and Bid Manager to undertake regular reviews of rolling stock projects to monitor delivery performance.
6. Review contract variations for rolling stock projects.
7. Undertake inspections of maintenance facilities as required by the Safety & Environment Manager.
8. Chair daily meetings with customer points of contact to agree and monitor daily rolling stock project activities, identify issues (internal & customer), agree actions, and/or support requirements to enable safe delivery of work.
9. Produce reports for the General Manager - Operations & Safety, Project Management Office (PMO), and other stakeholders.
10. Attend meetings with and/or on behalf of the General Manager - Operations & Safety as required.
11. Manage the review of Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS) for rolling stock projects.

Requirements for this Operations Project Manager role:

1. Degree or HNC (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
2. Formal Project Management qualification.
3. Good knowledge of project/contract management in an operational environment.
4. Experience in undertaking and/or managing rolling stock maintenance (Level 1-4 and/or L5) and/or modification programmes.
5. Good knowledge of railway depot management.
6. Experience in managing third-party suppliers & stakeholders.
7. Good knowledge of project management tools.
8. Ability to understand and comment upon engineering instructions and drawings.
9. Ability to plan and deliver activities to deliver business objectives.
10. Financial and budgeting awareness.
11. Commercial/contractual awareness.

Package for this Operations Project Manager role:

1. Competitive Salary
2. 10% Bonus Scheme
3. Pension Scheme
4. Enhanced family friendly policies
5. 25 Days annual leave - ability to buy & sell up to 5 days
6. Healthcare cash plan
7. Life Assurance
8. Financial wellbeing support
9. Ongoing support with professional and personal development

How to apply for this Operations Project Manager role:

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