Senior Programme Manager (Commercial Programmes) 2 year FTC

Please note : this is a 2 year fixed-term contract

Equal Opportunities

At Transport for Wales we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative. Everyone’s different and has their own perspective so we’re building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this we’re determined to be one of Wales' leading inclusive employers. We’re creating an inclusive transport network that everyone in Wales can be proud of.

Who we are

At Transport for Wales, we’re on a mission to transform transport in Wales and make it fit for the future, whether that’s rail, bus, walking or cycling. We want to inspire a nation to change the way it travels, so that we all travel more sustainably and help to combat the climate emergency we’re all facing.

We’re an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and our people are supported to reach their full potential. We want to create an environment where our people can grow and succeed. This is key to enabling us to deliver on the promises we’ve made to the people of Wales to build a sustainable transport network that meets their needs.

Role responsibilities

The Senior Programme Manager (Commercial Programmes) will lead the successful development and delivery of the Commercial Programme’s portfolio of projects designed to increase Transport for Wales (TfW) ability to grow revenue, and supports TfW's subsidiary companies in the delivery of business change programmes.

• Be the strategic lead of the planning, and management of all programmes and projects within the Commercial programme’s portfolio by being accountable for delivering programme and commercial objectives to meet financial targets of the commercial directorate.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership on the completion of projects and programmes through programme controls and governance frameworks to ensure effective delivery of all programmes to time and cost.
• Provide strategic direction in the delivery of health and safety governance across the portfolio by setting Health and Safety requirements to ensure programmes deliver against plan as well as meet regulatory requirements.
• Provide direction on risk appetite across the portfolio by being the strategic risk owner to ensure that sufficient risk mitigation is in place to protect TfW against significant business risks.

Who we’re looking for

Welsh Language Skills

The ability to speak / write Welsh would make a great addition to your application, but it is not essential for this role.

Transport for Wales supports and promotes the use of the Welsh Language by employees and will encourage them to develop, improve and maintain their Welsh Language skills. We fully support our people who want to improve their Welsh language skills, and personal development for Welsh Language skills are offered in a variety of ways such as online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.