Project Manager (Change)

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity to join the Western Performance team as a Project Manager. This role focuses on enhancing our performance delivery and leading our reporting to external stakeholders.

Over the past few years, the Western Route has transformed into a densely utilized, multi-modal railway. It now combines the high-frequency Elizabeth Line, long-distance GWR services, and critical freight flows to various locations across England and Wales.

As a Project Manager, you will oversee the development, delivery, and reporting of change projects within the Western Route performance team. You will work closely with route and national functions, train operators, and regulatory bodies to ensure effective communication of improvement initiatives. Additionally, you will seek out and implement best practices to enhance performance management within the wider team.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain insight into the workings of a busy route amidst a significant performance change programme., 1. Agree remit and success criteria of change projects with the relevant Executive Sponsors and Functional Directors.

2. Manage the development and delivery of change projects in compliance with company processes and procedures.

3. Manage the production of project management plans for change projects.

4. Establish and manage collaborative cross-functional virtual teams to deliver change projects, where appropriate.

5. Deliver regular progress reports on change projects, including relevant risks and issues, to Executive Sponsors and Functional Directors.

6. Manage project budgets within agreed targets.

7. Promote and monitor the use of efficiency improvement methods., Diversity and inclusion are more than just buzz words for us. We’re constantly striving to make sure we provide a welcoming and safe environment for everyone. We recognise that certain groups are under-represented within our team and we’re working closely with our regional diversity and inclusion networks to make sure we support these groups as best as we can.

· Relevant experience in the successful management of major and complex change projects.

· Experience of applying project methodologies

Desirable

· Educated to degree level

· Member of project association

· Commercial and financial awareness.

· Knowledge of the principles of investment processes and procedures.

· Knowledge of/experience in the UK rail industry.

At Network Rail, we’re part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain, and operate our network.

Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We’re an organisation where people matter. When you're part of our team, you matter to us, and you matter to millions. Watch our video to find out more!

The Wales & Western region includes more than 2,700 miles of railway and we serve communities and businesses of Wales, the Thames Valley, West of England, and the Southwest Peninsula.
Our ambition to be responsive to passengers and freight users drives us every day and we're empowered to do the right thing for those who use the rail network. We actively challenge unsafe practices and take responsibility for addressing risks, resolving issues, and protecting safety and wellbeing.

About our people and the recruitment process - We’re an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!

· Privileged staff travel - Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel and includes family members.

· A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train.

· GWR ticket alliance – Heavily discounted all day passes for you and up to 3 friends and family to use across the GWR network (20 passes per year)

· Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and a discounted offers and benefits including childcare, healthcare and online shopping site.

· A range of Pension schemes to choose from

· Effectively manage work-life balance with a 35hrs per week contract, hybrid working and enhanced family friendly support.

· 5 days paid volunteering leave.

· 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community.