Rail Programme Director — High-Impact, Hybrid & Growth

Tended; Lincoln; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Tended in the United Kingdom is seeking a senior rail programs leader to direct high-impact projects and shape national safety initiatives.

You will partner with C-suite stakeholders, embed digital delivery practices, and drive continuous improvement across a fast-scaling tech environment.

This role offers a hybrid working model, site exposure, and the opportunity to influence how national rail programs are delivered.

Qualifications

• Experience in the rail sector, ideally within an operational environment.
• PTS certification or the ability to obtain one.
• Proven ability to thrive in scaling, fast-changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead & Innovate: Direct multi-project portfolios, bringing clarity, pace, and strategic structure to high-priority rail initiatives.
• Partner at the C-Suite Level: Act as the primary lead for senior partner stakeholders, shaping outcomes and building long-term trusted relationships.
• Pioneer Best Practices: Embed digital delivery tools, drive continuous improvement, and use your operational insights to design future rail programs.
• Navigate Complex Challenges: Solve high-level operational risks, clear project roadblocks, and champion new ways of working across the rail sector.

Skills

Rail Industry Expertise

Agility & Ambition

Strategic Leadership

Job description

Tended in the United Kingdom is seeking a senior rail programs leader to direct high-impact projects and shape national safety initiatives.

You will partner with C-suite stakeholders, embed digital delivery practices, and drive continuous improvement across a fast-scaling tech environment.

This role offers a hybrid working model, site exposure, and the opportunity to influence how national rail programs are delivered.