Project Manager

ENGINEERINGUK; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the rail industry seeks project managers to drive innovative trials for a better railway. The role involves managing complex projects, ensuring timely delivery, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Benefits

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Generous annual leave

Discounts at stations

Defined benefit pension scheme

Interest-free travel loan

Volunteer leave

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects end-to-end.
• Knowledge of project and programme management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Drive project delivery and manage risks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet strategic goals.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Relationship Management

Data Analysis

Negotiation

Education

HR Management

Project Management Certification

Job description

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About Network Rail

About Network Rail...

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If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Brief Description

Vacancy Details

Duration: 9-monthSecondment/Fixed Term Contract with the potential to extend or go permanent. (Please note, secondments are subject to line manager approval, please discuss this with them before applying).

Location: This role is based in either London/Milton Keynes. This role is a full-time opportunity, flexible working patterns will be considered. For Quadrant: MK, you must live within 90 minutes of the office or be willing to self-relocate.

Band & Salary: £46,701- £53,589 (Band 3B) please note any salary offered will be within the advertised salary range and is dependent upon experience.



Who are we looking for?

We're recruiting for an exciting programme that is supporting Network Rail and the industry on developing and deploying innovative trials to help build a better railway. This includes areas such as stations, operations control, train performance management, timetable planning, and more.

We have three project manager (change) positions available supporting across projects within environments such as operations control, stations and workforce management.

You'll need to have had experience managing projects end-to-end, leading to successful delivery of objectives. You'll enjoy the opportunity to work with colleagues at all levels and need to create and execute a rapid deployment approach for solutions. Working at pace, you'll always need to be thinking ahead of the team to next steps, to lead and drive the project to meet deliverables.

Key attributes:

• Enjoys complexity: You find navigating the intricacies of large-scale projects invigorating and have a knack for simplifying the complex.
• Innovative: You are not satisfied with the status quo and constantly seek out innovative solutions to enhance project outcomes.
• Strong communicator: You can convey complex information clearly and concisely to stakeholders at all levels.
• Agile: You can adapt to rapidly changing environments and pivot project direction as needed without losing momentum.

About the role (External)

What does the average day look like?

Your day will involve working with systems thinking experts to drive project delivery, collaborating with stakeholders across routes, regions, and the industry to meet strategic goals on time and within budget. You'll manage risks, schedules, stakeholder engagement, and track project benefits, all while ensuring strong communication and reporting in line with programme governance.

You'll also play a key role in transitioning the project from trial to full deployment, working with the team to build scalable frameworks for successful industry-wide implementation.

Essential Criteria

• Project and Programme Management: Demonstrable knowledge of project and programme management methodologies, with proven experience managing cross-functional teams to meet challenging deadlines in a client-focused environment.

• Employee and Industrial Relations: Successful experience in managing employee and industrial relations, ensuring smooth collaboration within teams and with external stakeholders.

• HR and Change Management: Experience in successful project or change management within an HR environment, with expertise in one or more HR disciplines (People Management, Talent Management, Recruitment & Resourcing, Redeployment, HR Systems, and Technology implementations).

• Commercial and Business Management: Proven commercial and business management skills, with strong data analysis, reporting, and the ability to apply these skills to drive project success.

• Relationship Management: Excellent influencing, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with experience working with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

• HR Legislation Knowledge: Solid understanding of relevant HR legislation pertaining to one or more specialist HR disciplines. External - For a full list of Key accountabilities, essential and desirable criteria. Please click apply and you will be redirected to the Network Rail external careers website where you can find the Job description.

For a full list of Key accountabilities, essential and desirable criteria. Please click apply and you will be redirected to the Network Rail external careers website where you can find the Job description.

How to apply (External)

Additional Information...

Contact: If you have any questions or reasonable adjustments, please contact IREC support [e-mail]. Please ensure that you have the IREC number (IRC2317848) ready as you will be asked for this.

Closing date: Sunday 1 st June. On occasions, we may need to close the advert early based upon application volumes. Late applications may not be accepted.

Next Steps: Interviews will be held W/C 9 th June, depending on business requirements.

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our Safety Vision

Application Process:

1. First Sift - We will CV Sift all applications against the essential criteria for the role.

2. Assessment (including competency-based interview questions and an assessment task)

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information

Some of our great benefits:

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered.

Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.

Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.

Defined benefit pension scheme

75% subsidy on train tickets.

️ Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.

️ Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.

Plus more....

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