Railway Resourcing Programme Lead

Rail Delivery Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rail travel discount

30 days annual leave

Personal Development Days

Season Ticket Loan

Enhanced family leave

Pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Rail Delivery Group is seeking an Operational Resourcing Programme Manager to lead the Resourcing Pillar within the Performance Restoration Framework. You will drive programme delivery, manage stakeholder engagement, and coordinate with industry governance groups to ensure outputs meet objectives.

The role requires PRINCE2 or APM experience, strong communication, and the ability to influence across senior and junior teams.

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing programmes/projects in complex organisations.
• PRINCE2 or APM qualification preferred.
• Rail industry experience is desirable.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and deliver change.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of the Resourcing Pillar programme plan and track activity.
• Maintain a robust stakeholder and communications plan with senior stakeholders.
• Partner with governance groups including NPB, Traincrew Board and working groups.
• Oversee reporting to governance groups with periodic progress and RAG summaries.
• Deliver key workstreams and coordinate industry activity across stakeholders.
• Collaborate with TOCs, Owning Groups and NR routes to develop outputs.
• Contract management for industry suppliers and budget management.
• Support and line manage programme resources.

Skills

Programme management

Prince2/APM

Rail industry experience

Stakeholder management

Change management

Communication skills

Wellbeing and resilience awareness

Job description

Rail Delivery Group is seeking an Operational Resourcing Programme Manager to lead the Resourcing Pillar within the Performance Restoration Framework. You will drive programme delivery, manage stakeholder engagement, and coordinate with industry governance groups to ensure outputs meet objectives.

The role requires PRINCE2 or APM experience, strong communication, and the ability to influence across senior and junior teams.