Governance & Assurance Manager
Job Introduction
The railway has seen nearly 200 years of technology and innovation that has transformed how we provide services to passengers and freight customers. Technology is continuing to transform the railway industry. Imagine an exciting environment where Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) are not just buzzwords but the driving force behind every operation, every decision, and every solution.
As part of the DDaT directorate, you have a unique opportunity to enable our customers and industry partners with modern and transformative technology. From the day-to-day IT operations that keeps a national railway running, to the extensive delivery programmes that are helping to reshape the railway – we are at the forefront of all of it. We operate with a talented and passionate workforce, fostering empowered individuals and teams who understand that technology is not just a tool – it's the catalyst for progress, especially in an ever-demanding industry where change is a constant.
Join our team within the CIO's office, where you'll play a crucial role in providing confidence and insight into the business's operations and alignment with DDaT Strategic Objectives and our 5-year strategic business plan. You'll collaborate closely with Route Services, DDaT functions, and governance, risk, and assurance practices to develop, implement, and monitor an effective Governance and Assurance Framework. Your responsibilities will include ensuring the right projects are selected, overseeing assurance processes, and managing decommissioning, all while ensuring compliance with NR policies and standards.
Main Responsibility
To lead the Network Rail Telecom (DDAT) governance and assurance function, reporting to the Risk, Governance & Business Assurance Manager.
What will you be doing?
- Establish and implement the DDAT governance processes in compliance with Network Rail standards and provide advice and guidance to programme and project teams and other key Stakeholders.
- Provide assurance of the DDAT Operating Framework, including Technology Procurement, Portfolio Management, Delivery Lifecycle and Quality/Stage Gate Reviews to ensure that our project delivery lifecycles are governed in a common manner in line with NR standards and practices.
- Provide advice and guidance to DDAT colleagues on Network Rail policies, standards, procedures, methods and tools and techniques to align DDAT with industry best practice, legal and regulatory frameworks and enable competitive analysis and support for devolution agenda.
- Responsible for demonstrating DDAT compliance to policies and standards emanating from Network Rail or external standards bodies / regulators ensuring the delivery of project governance is common across the DDAT delivery portfolio to align DDAT with industry best practice, legal and regulatory frameworks and enable competitive analysis and support for devolution agenda and standards.
- Assist and coordinate audit activity in DDAT projects, including providing advice and guidance in planning, agreeing, and closing of audit actions within timescales.
- Responsible for supporting the Enterprise Risk Management framework with the purpose of improving project capability and practice in mitigating DDAT enterprise risks.
- Conduct Delivery Assurance reviews, producing reports, documenting evidence, outlining recommendations to address issues and presenting findings to the tbc Lead and DDAT senior management as required.
- To drive a programme of continuous improvement across DDAT Business Services & Support Operations services, proactively identifying issues, defining actions for resolution, and working with Strategy and Transformation colleagues and delivery stakeholders.
The Ideal Candidate
Essential
- Degree in a business-related subject or equivalent demonstratable experience.
- Experience of governance or assurance activity within a regulated organisation
- Excellent leadership and influencing skills
- Ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience.
- Proven experience of working with and influencing internal and external stakeholders.
- Proven experience of producing accurate and timely collateral to support effective decision-making.
- Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
- Experience of delivering cross-functional process improvement
Desirable
- Knowledge of the UK and European railway industry and its legislative and regulatory frameworks
- Relevant audit qualification
We are committed to a diverse workplace enriched with representation from diverse cultures, backgrounds and skills. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where difference is embraced, and individuals can thrive. We recognise that the success of the team is dependent on a multi-cultural, multi-disciplined group of individuals, aligned to deliver successful solutions.
At Network Rail, we have a number of employee networks to reflect our diverse population and help to raise issues to the wider workforce and support their membership and support our Everybody Matters strategy, led by our central Diversity & Inclusion team. We have Diversity & Inclusion Champions who take part and lead on many activities, to drive through more initiatives to support an inclusive environment for all its people and promote a professional and positive working environment. For more information on Diversity & Inclusion at Network Rail, please follow this link
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Package Description
Vacancy type: Permanent, 35 hours per week, Hybrid working of 2/3 days in the office. We welcome applications from those seeking flexible or part time hours.
Location: The Quadrant, Milton Keynes
Closing date: 5th April 2024
Interviews will take place W/C 15th April, these will be held virtually
Band & Salary: Band 3B (£46,701 - £52,5381)
About the Company
We’re an organisation where people matter. We matter to millions.
We offer excellent benefits, including:
Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
✨ Defined benefit pension scheme.
75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
Up to 75% off leisure travel.
️ Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.
Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.
Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
️ Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
❤ Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.
We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments
Plus, more….
Our role is to run a safe, reliable and efficient railway, serving customers and communities. We exist to get people and goods where they need to be and to support our country’s economic prosperity. Safety is our number one priority.
We're undertaking an ambitious change. Our vision is Putting Passengers First - becoming a company that is on the side of passengers and freight users. As one of the UK’s leading equal opportunities employers, our values and the way we behave is important to us and we have created an environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution. We have seven employee networks that provide fantastic support, opportunities and development for applicants from all backgrounds. Click here for more information
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd