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Programme Manager (Change)
Network Rail
Lead IT strategy and change programmes for Network Rail Southern Region
6d ago
£71,163 - £84,437
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
40,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction
Asset management
Systems engineering
Design
Operations & Maintenance
Consulting
Project management
Sector Specialisms
Marketing
Human Resources
IT
Logistics
Project Management
Finance
Property
Legal
Role
What you would be doing
stakeholder engagement
it governance
risk management
strategy development
budget negotiation
board leadership
- Engagement with National teams: Lead engagement with Route Services (DDAT) to determine their overall strategic directions and plans and define and understand Region’s requirements of Digital and IT Services for today and the future, enabling the requirements to be translated into the function’s strategic planning processes.
- Lead and drive the Southern Technology Board (STB) to support delivery of the Southern Region IT strategy. Prepare the agenda to maximise the efficiency of the meeting. Ensure that decisions on key aspects are actively driven. Document actions and follow up with individuals in between meetings. Escalate where appropriate. Report progress of the STB to other governance meetings.
- Regional IT Governance & Risk: Develop the regional IT delivery processes, in line with the DDaT Guardrails, to ensure all IT delivery in the Region complies with this National standard, Own and coordinate the review of the Regional IT risk register, ensuring mitigation actions are implemented and issues are escalated to the STB andother relevant regional governance meetings.
- Promote and communicate the Regional IT strategy across the wider business and key stakeholders, advancing the exploitation of information systems, to gain stakeholder support and commitment for technology adoption which has a measured business value.
- Strategic IT Leadership: Lead and drive the Southern Region IT strategy, ensuring alignment with regional objectives and enterprise-wide technology direction. Compile and get approval for a Regional IT Strategy. Convert the strategy into a practical plan and a resource plan. Negotiate the right level of budgeting with senior stakeholders in the Region, particularly the Finance Director. Build strong relationships with DDaT, functional leaders, and senior stakeholders to shape and deliver strategic digital plans for the region and the Integrated Business Units.
What you bring
degree
prince2
agile
leadership
stakeholder
it programme
- Educated to degree level (such as Business Management, Project Management, Computer Science) or equivalent experience.
- Good knowledge of / experience in the UK rail industry.
- Professional qualification in Project / Programme / Portfolio Management and member of a related professional body e.g. APM, MSP, MOP, P3O, PRINCE2.
- Demonstrable experience in leading the formulation and application of a strategy, as well as its conversion into a practical plan and budget.
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and commercial acumen.
- Prior experience in leading / developing management reporting / data analytics teams.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop relationships with a wide range of key stakeholders up to Director and Executive level
- Proven experience leading large-scale IT programmes with business change elements.
- Understanding of the Information Technology sector.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of project and programme management methodologies and their practical application in a technology setting, particularly Agile methodologies.
- Extensive experience of leading, championing and deploying large-scale change programmes / portfolios.
- Strategic thinking and experience in shaping IT strategy and enterprise architecture.
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Security clearance- drugs and alcohol test required; positive result leads to application rescind.
- baseline personal security standard (bpss) vetting applied.
- screening of unspent criminal convictions and three‑year career checks.
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Company
Overview
20,000 miles of track
Rail Network Span
The extensive railway infrastructure it manages spans over 20,000 miles, ensuring connectivity across the UK.
30,000 bridges
Managed Structures
Operates and maintains over 30,000 bridges to ensure safe rail passage for trains and passengers.
- Responsible for managing the country’s railway infrastructure, playing a vital role in the UK's transport system.
- Ensures the safe passage of trains through its management of critical railway assets.
- Origins date back to 2002, when the rail infrastructure was brought into public ownership.
- Based in Milton Keynes, it is a crucial player in delivering major transportation projects.
- Typical projects include track renewal, station modernization, and large-scale electrification efforts.
- Oversees one of the world’s most complex and busiest rail networks, with significant investment in improving connectivity across the UK.
- Focuses on maintaining safety and operational efficiency through cutting-edge technology and engineering solutions.
- Collaborates with train operators and local authorities to ensure seamless travel experiences for passengers.
- Delivers the High Speed 2 (HS2) project, set to revolutionize rail travel in the UK.
- Committed to improving sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of rail transport.
- Safety first, always.
- We value people’s ideas, energy and drive.
- We are responsible, dependable and accountable.
- We are better together, we collaborate, share knowledge and support each other.
- We challenge ourselves to deliver outstanding performance.
- We are committed to doing the right thing.
50% Reduction
Carbon Emissions Target
The company aims to reduce its carbon emissions by half by 2025 compared to 2017 levels.
Net Zero 2050
Carbon Neutrality Goal
The company is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
- Increasing use of renewable energy across operations.
- Promoting low-carbon technologies, including electrification of rail networks.
- Investing in green innovation and sustainable rail infrastructure.
- Commitment to reducing waste, with a focus on reusing and recycling materials.
- Developing and implementing nature-based solutions to enhance biodiversity.
40% Women
Senior Leadership Target
Aiming for 40% of women in senior leadership roles by 2025 to achieve greater gender balance.
- Rolling out initiatives to support career progression for all employees, particularly women and ethnic minorities.
- Ongoing leadership development programs focused on building a more inclusive workplace.
- Increasing the representation of women in technical roles.
- Diversifying recruitment efforts, including targeting underrepresented groups.
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