Project Manager

About the team..

The railway exists to deliver the best possible service to passengers and freight customers. As the climate changes, the number of service affecting incidents increases. We must do more to run a safe, more reliable and more affordable railway for the nation – whatever the weather. The Weather Risk Task Force, based in the national weather directorate, exists to deliver the projects that will make a real difference for passengers today, tomorrow and in the future. We deliver new tools and processes, coordinate route/regional action and assure that every penny of our investment results in a simpler, better, greener service.

What does the average day look like?

Supported by the Weather Risk Task force leadership team you will be expected to drive the ROWS delivery team and its multiple suppliers to hit milestones to cost and schedule. You will work with business change to coordinate a phased operational roll-out that is manageable for the business. Ultimately, each day will be different, challenging, but rewarding, and require a relentless focus on incremental progress to deliver a new weather forecasting service that enables improved operational decision making.

A Project Manager with a track record of successfully delivering complex digital transformations who can work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders across the business and wider industry, bringing energy, enthusiasm, attention to detail, and willingness to go the extra mile., · Degree or equivalent

· Team leader capable of motivating the team

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

· Relevant successful experience in complex digital transformation projects

· Understanding of end-to-end project delivery, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and post-implementation review.

· Managing quality gate reviews and artefacts needed to be produced to ensure the deliverables meet predefined standards and all approvals are secured.

· Ability to engage and manage stakeholder expectations throughout the project lifecycle.

· Effectively managing and tracking RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues and Dependencies).

· Experience in generating accurate, timely reports for different levels of Stakeholders, providing clear insights on project progress, performance metrics, risks, and milestones to support informed decision-making.

Desirable Criteria

· In-depth understanding of commercial and financial processes, including expertise in forecasting and monitoring of actuals.

· Membership of the Association for Project Management or similar professional body.

We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by clicking here.

Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered.

Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.

Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.

Defined benefit pension scheme

75% subsidy on train tickets.

️ Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.

️ Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.

Plus more….