Senior Programme Delivery Manager (2505) Benefits

We are looking for a Senior Programme Manager of European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) Onbpard to lead a team dedicated to ensuring project assurance, proficiency, and enhancement of rolling stock assets within the East Coast Digital Programme. This role is initially offered on a secondment basis until November 2024.,

• Spearhead development of procedures and standards within GTR and wider ERTMS network change programme.


• Provide leadership, resourcing and management of a project and programme team to deliver to business requirements in line with the East Coast Digital Programme.


• Working strategically with relevant internal and external stakeholders in order to efficiently achieve goals and objectives.


• Identify and address risks and opportunities across the department and project in collaboration with the Network Rail Network Change team.


• Support procurement processes associated with the ERTMS & ETCS programmes.
  
  Experience leading a direct report team is key.


• Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills.


• Knowledge and understanding of the European Rail Traffic Management Systems and European Train Control systems is desirable.


• Experience of working within a project environment having skills and competency in project/program delivery


• Familiarity with modern rolling stock maintenance practices and associated regulatory frameworks is desirable.


• Experience in collaborating with stakeholders, both internal and external.


• Desirable to have knowledge and expertise in railway group standards, codes of practice and policies.