Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Manager with change management expertise to join their dynamic team. This exciting role involves leading projects within a structured framework, ensuring timely delivery while advocating for improvements in governance and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in agile methodologies and experience in the travel industry, particularly in organizations undergoing transformation. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a leading rail organization while enjoying a hybrid work model, balancing on-site collaboration with remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in agile methodologies and managing multiple business initiatives.
• Strong background in change management and governance principles.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business sponsors to ensure timely project delivery.
• Drive initiatives that promote accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Project Management

Change Management

Agile Methodologies

Communication Skills

Governance Principles

Education

Certification in Project Management (Prince2/APM)

Job description

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Project Manager with change management experience to join our leading rail organization on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract.

The Project Manager will have experience in agile methodologies and be comfortable managing multiple active business initiatives. The role requires collaboration with business sponsors and leaders to ensure the timely delivery of projects within a structured project management framework.

In addition, the Project Manager will have a solid background in change management, with the ability to drive initiatives that promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. They will also advocate for necessary changes to existing practices and processes to enhance governance and efficiency.

The Project Manager will have experience of migrating on-premise applications to a SaaS model and be able to communicate effectively with stakeholders and provide governance within projects.

The successful candidate will be a strong communicator, ideally with experience in the travel industry, particularly within organisations undergoing transformation. Experience working in complex environments will be highly valued.

Key Requirements

• Certification in Project Management e.g Prince2/APM
• Proven experience in Project Management & Change Management roles
• Rail industry preferred but not essential
• Strong understanding of governance principles
• Experience of product orientated scrum master roles preferred but not necessary

Location: Doncaster (hybrid, 3x a week onsite)