Project Manager (Change)

Network Rail; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid work

28 days annual leave

Rail discounts

Defined benefit pension

Train ticket subsidy

Travel loan

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Network Rail in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a major cyber resilience programme. You will plan activities, set timelines, track milestones and ensure accountability across diverse teams.

Working with the Project Management Assistant and wider team, you will coordinate stakeholders, manage budgets and risks, and facilitate governance. The role is based in MK with frequent travel to other offices and will be a 12-month secondment or fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering major and complex change projects.
• Experience of applying project methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cyber resilience programme, ensuring milestones are achieved.
• Coordinate activities across the business with governance and accountability.
• Manage plans, budgets and risks, and engage stakeholders across functions.
• Support delivery with the Project Management Assistant and wider team.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Budget management

Risk management

Job description

Vacancy Details

Duration: 12 month Secondment or 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).

Join Network Rail: Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team- you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

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

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....

About The Role

You will take on a key role in the management of the cyber resilience project, ensuring timelines are set and respected, holding people accountable to their actions and maintaining full transparency and accountability, with the correct route to escalation where needed.

With the support of the Project Management Assistant and the wider team, you will be at the core of the delivery of different activities, including planning and testing and exercising. Stakeholders across the organisation will advise as subject matter experts where required, meaning that while experience in resilience projects would be desirable, it is not necessary to the role.

A Little Bit About The Team...

While every day looks different, the role(s) will support NR in developing our cyber resilience capability, bringing together stakeholders from operational, technical and corporate functions. You will have a role to play in the planning and delivery of all activities within the programme, as well as key accountabilities to make sure stakeholders are engaged, outputs are delivered and actions are tracked against tangible results.

Communicating with our stakeholders is key to the success of the project, and these roles will support in ensuring that communication is appropriate, timely and helpful.

The role will be based in MK with frequent travel to other offices or railway sites.

Next Steps

CV shortlisting will take place after the advert closes, with interviews planned from the week commencing 2nd - 4th November, subject to business needs. Early applications are encouraged, as we may close the advert early due to high application volumes.

We encourage you to review our Safety Vision, as safety is an important part of the culture at Network Rail.

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering complex change projects. You'll be confident leading cross‑functional teams, managing plans, budgets, risks and stakeholders, and driving accountability to ensure successful delivery.

You’ll play a key role in delivering a major cyber resilience programme, coordinating activities across the business, maintaining governance, and ensuring milestones are achieved. Strong project management expertise is essential; experience in cyber resilience or business continuity is desirable but not required.

Essential Criteria

• Relevant experience in the successful management of major and complex change projects.
• Experience of applying project methodologies