Brief Description Who are we looking for?
We're looking to appoint a hardworking individual who is looking to progress their project management career.
You will have a chance to support the delivery of the projects through various stages of the life cycle; and assist in developing the processes required to aid in the delivery of the overall project portfolio managed by the team.
This post will play a key role in the Track, Signalling and Asset Management team operating within Technical Authority's Central Projects Team.
You'll get the opportunity to work with a wide range of partners (internal and external to Network Rail) and collaborate with the likes of engineers, data and subject matter experts who can help you understand the technical requirements of your projects and help you to drive delivery.
The role is ideal for those who may have assisted on projects previously and are now looking for that next step in their career, or those who have had full project management exposure for projects of a small to medium value.
About the role (External)About the team..
This role is within the Central Projects Team within the Technical Authority.
This team consists of programme and project managers that are focussed on delivery and this is an integral part of the Technical Authority.
We have some fantastic concepts and proposals within Technical Authority and our team's job is to turn them into reality through clearly defined projects.
This will ensure that we make a difference by realising benefits that help the front line and passengers.
The Central Projects Team deliver programmes and projects that discharge the Technical Authority's accountabilities.
These are usually programmes and projects that are: •High profile - regulatory or of significant public interest •Complex - involves many different deliverables or impact on a number of corporate objectives •Longer-term - will require consistent management & momentum over a longer period of time •Multi-functional - involve other business functions or external suppliers •High-risk – significant implication if not delivered on time and to quality The programme work delivered by the team includes scoping, planning, contracting, cost forecasting, reporting, stakeholder engagement, ensuring cost control, and identifying and mitigating risk.
What does the average day look like?
As Scheme Project Manager, you'll undertake a diverse range of tasks which includes, but is not limited to, the following: •Full ownership and delivery of business change projects.
•Delivery of projects in a safe, sustainable and environmentally responsible manner to time, cost and quality.
•Extensive internal and external partner management to ensure that delivery is achieved and benefits are realised for your projects.
•Management of projects within corporate and industry governance, including handling changes and risk effectively.
•Full management of project budgets and forecasting.
•Provide a professional, consistent and effective project management service including the use of performance indicators and reporting tools.
Essential Criteria •Successful relevant experience including project management.
•Good interpersonal and communication skills.
•Project safety management experience.
•Knowledge of safety, quality and environmental procedures.
•Knowledge of commercial and financial procedures.
•Membership (or working towards membership) of the Association for Project Management or other professional body.