Senior Project Manager - 2 years FTC at Rail Delivery Group in London, England, United Kingdom | GBP59,031-70,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

governance

scope management

stakeholder management

project planning

risk management

resource procurement

Implement robust governance and reporting processes
Managing project scope and changes
Facilitate collaboration across multiple teams and functions
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Inspire and motivate project teams to achieve high performance
Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex transformation projects
Ensuring the outcomes and benefits of the project are delivered; and
Managing all aspects of the project to ensure the overall alignment to strategic objectives
Ensure projects meet agreed objectives, timelines, and budgets
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and dependencies
Maintain accurate documentation and audit trails
Dealing with changes to the project as and when necessary
Working to the RDG Project Delivery Framework and encouraging others to do so
Procuring adequate resources to achieve project objectives in the required timeframe

Requirements

project management

risk management

budget management

stakeholder engagement

rail experience

transformation

Proven experience delivering large-scale, complex change projects
Co-ordinate with multiple work streams and teams
Extensive understanding of project and programme management principles, methods and processes
Managing risk, understanding the risk context and demonstrating a range of risk techniques
Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively
Experience in rail sector (desirable)
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Understanding interdependencies between technology, operations and business needs
Familiarity with organisational transformation programmes (desirable)
Experience of working with and managing a diverse range of senior stakeholders
Highly experienced in planning and reporting

Benefits

Private medical insurance (Vitality PPP) including mental health and specialist care
75% off rail travel for personal and family use, plus international rail discounts
Enhanced family leave - 30 weeks full pay for maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and shared parental leave
Pension scheme - up to 11.58% employer contribution
Discounted gym membership and access to wellbeing programmes
30 Days annual leave (plus buy/sell options and additional leave for key life events)
Season ticket loan for commuting costs

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Brings together train operators, suppliers, and industry stakeholders to represent and unify the UK rail industry.
Improves the efficiency, safety, and quality of UK rail services by fostering collaboration across the sector.
Shapes policies and strategies that influence rail infrastructure, operations, and customer experience.
Supports innovation and modernization of the rail network to ensure a sustainable and effective transport system.
Partners with government bodies and local authorities to develop strategic plans that optimize rail delivery across the country.
Spearheads projects aimed at improving operational resilience and enhancing passenger services.
Oversees initiatives aimed at making rail transport a more sustainable, efficient, and customer-centric service.

Culture + Values

No official values publicly stated on company website or LinkedIn

Environment + Sustainability

85% routes

Carbon Efficiency

Rail travel emits less carbon than petrol or diesel cars on 85% of UK routes.

93.76% journeys

Passenger Impact

Rail travel accounts for 93.76% of total passenger journeys with lower carbon emissions.

41g vs 113g CO₂

Emissions Comparison

Domestic rail emits significantly less CO₂ per passenger-km than domestic flights, according to DEFRA data.

2050 target

Net Zero Goal

Aiming to achieve net zero in alignment with the UK's transport target by 2050.

Launched Green Travel Data platform (formerly Green Travel Pledge) in April 2025 to give businesses and travellers route-level carbon emissions comparisons between rail, car and air travel, covering nearly all direct UK rail routes.
Developing a carbon calculator (to launch in late 2023) that uses engine type, fuel type, journey distance, occupancy and carriage layout to inform business travel decisions.
Won Sustainability & Net Zero Person or Team Award in 2023 for the Green Travel Pledge initiative.
Participated in policy proposals recommending net-zero infrastructure hubs and expanded electrification, supporting UK transport net zero by 2050.

Inclusion & Diversity

No DEI strategy or gender-related data publicly stated on company website or LinkedIn

Articles

Rail Delivery Group News

Rail Delivery Group – Wikipedia

Rail Delivery Group Reviews (Glassdoor)

Role

Description

governance

scope management

stakeholder management

project planning

risk management

resource procurement

Implement robust governance and reporting processes
Managing project scope and changes
Facilitate collaboration across multiple teams and functions
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Inspire and motivate project teams to achieve high performance
Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex transformation projects
Ensuring the outcomes and benefits of the project are delivered; and
Managing all aspects of the project to ensure the overall alignment to strategic objectives
Ensure projects meet agreed objectives, timelines, and budgets
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks and dependencies
Maintain accurate documentation and audit trails
Dealing with changes to the project as and when necessary
Working to the RDG Project Delivery Framework and encouraging others to do so
Procuring adequate resources to achieve project objectives in the required timeframe

Requirements

project management

risk management

budget management

stakeholder engagement

rail experience

transformation

Proven experience delivering large-scale, complex change projects
Co-ordinate with multiple work streams and teams
Extensive understanding of project and programme management principles, methods and processes
Managing risk, understanding the risk context and demonstrating a range of risk techniques
Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively
Experience in rail sector (desirable)
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Understanding interdependencies between technology, operations and business needs
Familiarity with organisational transformation programmes (desirable)
Experience of working with and managing a diverse range of senior stakeholders
Highly experienced in planning and reporting

Benefits

Private medical insurance (Vitality PPP) including mental health and specialist care
75% off rail travel for personal and family use, plus international rail discounts
Enhanced family leave - 30 weeks full pay for maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and shared parental leave
Pension scheme - up to 11.58% employer contribution
Discounted gym membership and access to wellbeing programmes
30 Days annual leave (plus buy/sell options and additional leave for key life events)
Season ticket loan for commuting costs

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Brings together train operators, suppliers, and industry stakeholders to represent and unify the UK rail industry.
Improves the efficiency, safety, and quality of UK rail services by fostering collaboration across the sector.
Shapes policies and strategies that influence rail infrastructure, operations, and customer experience.
Supports innovation and modernization of the rail network to ensure a sustainable and effective transport system.
Partners with government bodies and local authorities to develop strategic plans that optimize rail delivery across the country.
Spearheads projects aimed at improving operational resilience and enhancing passenger services.
Oversees initiatives aimed at making rail transport a more sustainable, efficient, and customer-centric service.

Culture + Values

No official values publicly stated on company website or LinkedIn

Environment + Sustainability

85% routes

Carbon Efficiency

Rail travel emits less carbon than petrol or diesel cars on 85% of UK routes.

93.76% journeys

Passenger Impact

Rail travel accounts for 93.76% of total passenger journeys with lower carbon emissions.

41g vs 113g CO₂

Emissions Comparison

Domestic rail emits significantly less CO₂ per passenger-km than domestic flights, according to DEFRA data.

2050 target

Net Zero Goal

Aiming to achieve net zero in alignment with the UK's transport target by 2050.

Launched Green Travel Data platform (formerly Green Travel Pledge) in April 2025 to give businesses and travellers route-level carbon emissions comparisons between rail, car and air travel, covering nearly all direct UK rail routes.
Developing a carbon calculator (to launch in late 2023) that uses engine type, fuel type, journey distance, occupancy and carriage layout to inform business travel decisions.
Won Sustainability & Net Zero Person or Team Award in 2023 for the Green Travel Pledge initiative.
Participated in policy proposals recommending net-zero infrastructure hubs and expanded electrification, supporting UK transport net zero by 2050.

Inclusion & Diversity

No DEI strategy or gender-related data publicly stated on company website or LinkedIn

Articles

Rail Delivery Group News

Rail Delivery Group – Wikipedia

Rail Delivery Group Reviews (Glassdoor)