Rail Project Manager – Delivery Leader (Flexible Working)

Rail Delivery Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rail travel discounts and other travel

30 days annual leave with buy/sell

Personal development days

Season ticket loan

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Flexible benefits portal

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Rail Delivery Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager to drive delivery across cross-functional teams, balancing delivery with inspiring leadership. You will manage scope, time, budget, risks, and dependencies while collaborating with various stakeholders and suppliers.

The role requires strong project management discipline, experience with technical changes in the rail sector, and the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable plans.

Qualifications

• Experience leading delivery of complex technical changes.
• Ability to translate technical/operational requirements into clear plans and actions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple organisations and suppliers.
• Strong planning, scheduling and cost-control capabilities.
• Familiarity with risk management techniques and benefits delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans with milestones and deadlines.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Lead and motivate project teams to deliver to time, scope and budget.
• Coordinate across multiple work streams and teams.
• Ensure project runs on time and within budget; measure progress and report.
• Manage changes and ensure outcomes and benefits are delivered.

Skills

Delivery leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Project planning

Budget & cost control

Change management

Team leadership

Agile/Scrum

Education

Prince2 or equivalent

Agile/Scrum training

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project/Smartsheet

Job description

Rail Delivery Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager to drive delivery across cross-functional teams, balancing delivery with inspiring leadership. You will manage scope, time, budget, risks, and dependencies while collaborating with various stakeholders and suppliers.

The role requires strong project management discipline, experience with technical changes in the rail sector, and the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable plans.