Transport Programme Lead – EV Infra & Frameworks (Hybrid)

West Yorkshire Combined Authority; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Free bus and rail travel via MCard (Le

Local Government Pension Scheme

Professional development support

Volunteer days

Salary progression

Job summary

West Yorkshire Combined Authority is recruiting a Programme Manager to join the Programme and Partnerships service, delivering portfolio oversight across transport capital programmes from Leeds. Hybrid working and a permanent, full‑time appointment offer a dynamic, high‑impact role within the Portfolio team.

You will shape a new Programme area, manage forecasting, risk, and reporting, and line-manage talented professionals while collaborating with district councils, the Department for Transport,

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a programme management / project delivery environment.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder relationships and develop relationships.
• Be a confident communicator with the ability to communicate at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage portfolio management services including forecasting and reporting.
• Oversee Transport and Technical Professional Services Framework and EV infrastructure programmes.
• Line manage and develop a team of Portfolio and Programme Management professionals.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Job description

West Yorkshire Combined Authority is recruiting a Programme Manager to join the Programme and Partnerships service, delivering portfolio oversight across transport capital programmes from Leeds. Hybrid working and a permanent, full‑time appointment offer a dynamic, high‑impact role within the Portfolio team.

You will shape a new Programme area, manage forecasting, risk, and reporting, and line-manage talented professionals while collaborating with district councils, the Department for Transport,