Programme Manager (Change) in London

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About the role

We are currently seeking a Programme Manager to lead the delivery of our portfolio of programmes and projects, ensuring outcomes are achieved to agreed scope, time, cost, and quality standards. You will work closely with business stakeholders to drive effective change aligned to organisational priorities.

In this role you will establish and maintain programme management frameworks, including governance, assurance, KPIs, and delivery standards, while ensuring compliance with corporate, safety, quality, and environmental requirements. You will oversee investment planning, supplier and stakeholder management, and the delivery of complex change initiatives.

You will lead cross-functional teams, build capability within programme and project management teams, and promote continuous improvement in delivery performance. A strong focus on collaboration, customer needs, and operational excellence is essential.

Your experience and skills

Essential

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject
• Excellent interpersonal, management and communication skills
• Substantial proven experience in programme management
• Excellent knowledge of programme and project controls processes and systems
• Proven experience in managing and developing teams to achieve high performance
• Proven ability to work with senior industry stakeholders to understand their requirements
• Membership of a relevant professional body

Desirable

• Chartered status
• Knowledge of the rail industry and its regulatory framework
• Knowledge of the principles of investment processes and procedures
• Experience of working in a commercial environment in a programme management role

This role is available on a 6 month FTC or Secondment.

We're an inclusive employer of choice and welcome applications from everyone. For this specific role, there is an expectation to be able to come to our London or Derby Offices for a minimum of three days per week. We encourage people to work flexibly and we're open to hybrid working! We'll also try our best to adapt the recruitment process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities.

If you're working within the rail industry and considering applying via a Secondment, we encourage you to have a conversation with your line manager early in the process to support a potential secondment into Network Rail and where successful to support your release.