Rail Reform Integration Lead

DfT Operator Limited; London Borough of Lambeth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Job summary

DFTO invites applications for an Integration Planner to coordinate functional integration planning across DFTO, Network Rail, RDG and rail reform stakeholders. You will translate complex programme requirements into structured delivery plans, logging dependencies, risks and milestones to ensure continuity of operations.

Based in London or other DFTO offices, the role supports governance forums, uses planning tools, and works with PMO and delivery teams to align with broader reform objectives and

Qualifications

• Experience in programme planning, project controls, PMO, or programme delivery environments.
• Strong planning and scheduling skills with dependencies, milestones and critical paths.
• Experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Ability to analyse large volumes of information and translate them into coherent, actionable plans.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience maintaining project documentation and governance records.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
• Proficiency in planning and project management tools and techniques.
• Desirable: rail, transport or public sector exposure.
• Understanding of rail reform and GBR transition.
• PMO related knowledge (PRINCE2/MSP or equivalent).
• Experience supporting large-scale organisational change or transformation programmes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate functional integration planning across DFTO and relevant bodies.
• Define and manage the pathway for functional integration with milestones and dependencies.
• Establish delivery schedules and monitor progress with corrective actions.
• Collaborate with integration teams and stakeholders to ensure plans are realistic and supported.
• Communicate risks and interdependencies clearly to ensure governance readiness.
• Contribute to governance and reporting activities as required.
• Develop and maintain planning documentation and knowledge libraries.
• Support assurance and decision-making with planning insights.

Skills

Experience in programme planning, PMO,

Job description

DFTO invites applications for an Integration Planner to coordinate functional integration planning across DFTO, Network Rail, RDG and rail reform stakeholders. You will translate complex programme requirements into structured delivery plans, logging dependencies, risks and milestones to ensure continuity of operations.

Based in London or other DFTO offices, the role supports governance forums, uses planning tools, and works with PMO and delivery teams to align with broader reform objectives and