Programme Manager

BUSINESS FUNCTION : Programmes

GRADE : ML2 / SB2

SALARY : 59056 to 72891 per annum

ROLE TYPE : Hybrid

HOURS : 37 per week

Is Project Delivery Your Thing

We are looking for a dynamic Programme Manager to lead a portfolio of projects within our Infrastructure Change team. In this role you will oversee the planning development and delivery of Northern and Third Party projects that relate to our TrainCare Centres Outstations and station platforms.

You will manage a complex programme of activity ensuring seamless coordination and delivery across a diverse portfolio of projects. From the development and maintenance of comprehensive project schedules for Northern TrainCare Centres to overseeing works in a safe costeffective and efficient manner your leadership will be instrumental in achieving our project goals.

As a key point of contact for Infrastructure Change projects in your region you will leverage your strong stakeholder management skills to foster collaborative relationships and ensure alignment with strategic objectives. Your ability to provide detailed reports and communicate project progress to both internal and external stakeholders will be crucial in driving transparency and accountability.

If you thrive in managing complexity driving operational excellence and making a tangible impact through strategic project management then join us in shaping the future of our projects and making a difference in our community.

If this sounds like your thing wed love to hear from you

Key responsibilities :

This is a varied and challenging role but here is a taste of what your daytoday activities could include :

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of Construction and Infrastructure projects related to TrainCare Centre Depot Outstation and station platform infrastructure programmes as designated.
• To manage the dependencies between Train Care Centre projects and other transformational programmes in the business.
• Challenge the delivery of other infrastructure schemes such as Platforms and Gauging works undertaken by Network Rail and manage internal stakeholders in readiness for these changes as required by these programmes.
• Act as Northern Trains key point of contact on relevant industry forums affecting infrastructure change development in the region of the business connected to the role.
• Work closely with the PMO to establish which projects require direct governance and reporting by Northern.
• Act as a key point of contact with NR / DfT / RN and other external stakeholders at the appropriate level to ensure that proposals developed and championed by Northern are implemented.
• Supporting the Infrastructure Change Lead this role will help to deliver a series of medium to long term initiatives.

About you :

Your expertise in construction project management coupled with a strong understanding of railway standards and processes will be instrumental in driving our projects forward. As a pragmatic practitioner you apply best practices judiciously to achieve optimal outcomes all while maintaining a keen eye on detail and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.

Were also looking for the following :

Our Benefits :

Because we value our people and reward hard work weve created a benefits package that we think youll love. So youll be able to make the most of :

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Connecting millions of people and communities across the North is our mission. With 2500 trains a day we connect people to jobs friends family and the wonders of the North.

Were improving rail travel enhancing the experience on board and at stations. Customers are at the heart of our business as we improve performance and create a better way to go.

Were driving economic value and sustainable growth for the North and its people. Our commitment to the environment means reducing our impact and enhancing the world around us.

Make a difference. Make it last. Make it yours. Make it easy. Make it happen. These are our values.

Ready to make them yours Join us on this journey.

Please note that Northern reserves the right to close recruitment for this role before the published closing date if high volumes of applications are received.

However if you miss the application window for this particular role please keep checking back for other opportunities. We are always on the lookout for great people to join the Northern Team!

Were an equal opportunities employer and a promoter of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds regardless of gender sex ethnicity race religion education socioeconomic background disability or sexual orientation.

We also have Disability Confident status which means were committed to making the most of the talents that disabled people can bring to the workplace.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 59056 - 72891