Job Introduction

We’re an organisation where people matter. We matter to millions.

This role sits in Route Services, a business area that has been created to supply services to the routes in the safest, most cost-efficient, and effective way, enabling them to benefit from economies of scale and optimised national resources.

Main Responsibility

You will manage the operations of the Programme Office, running programme controls, operational assurance, managing Management information and demand planning for IT Delivery in Route services.

1. To run and enforce strong project controls for projects within IT Delivery, Route Services

• To run an objective, robust health check and governance and assurance process for project estimates, plans, risks, scope, and contract, as part of the Delivery Lifecycle model and investment process
• To run and enforce an objective, robust change control process for changes to baseline programme and project artefacts [25%]

1. To run and enforce strong operational assurance reviews for projects within several Delivery Units

• To run regular Issue and Risk Reviews and Qualitative Schedule Risk Assessments for programmes and projects, and periodic reviews of programme and project performance data and key deliverables, identifying issues and escalating to the project managers and Lead Programme Office Manager for immediate resolution
• To carry out delivery assurance reviews on behalf of the Lead Programme Office Manager and/or Governance & Assurance Manager, reporting on key findings and recommendations to that individual and to senior management, and proactively following up on compliance to the recommendations

1. To provide subject matter expertise in Earned Value Reporting, Qualitative Schedule Risk Assessment, IT Delivery methodologies, to the project management community.
2. To provide analysis and provision of objective management information for Route Services, including the production of the periodic Executive Review Pack, Delivery Portfolio Reports, and supplier performance Reports. 
3. To manage communications between the Programme Office and Route Services, particularly the delivery community.
4. To play an active role in driving and delivering a continuous improvement programme across delivery, working with the Lead Programme Office Manager to do so.
5. To manage demand management processes for the GBS Delivery organisation

• To source project demand and resource supply data and run standard processes to identify and analyse capacity variance
• To produce and publish a capacity plan each period.

The Ideal Candidate

Meet the essential criteria/ Apply today to join our team!

Job Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills at the senior management level
• Strong English business writing skills
• Competent user of Oracle Projects and Microsoft Office Project
• Competent user of Microsoft Office Excel and PowerPoint
• Competent understanding of common contract management frameworks.

Experience

• Experience to deliver quality work in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Experience in project controls, including Earned Value Reporting
• Experience in Qualitative Schedule Risk Assessment
• Experience in the creation and validation of IT work and cost estimates and plans
• Experience in IT delivery and assurance for programmes and projects from £1m-£5m
• Experience in managing and/or supporting IT enabled business change programmes
• Experience in working in a Programme Office function
• Experience in managing suppliers in an outsourced environment.

Qualifications

• Formal programme/project/project office qualification (e.g. MSP, Prince 2, ISEB Advanced Certificate in PPSO)

Who we are looking for?

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 several 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

Package Description

Vacancy Type: Full-time/part time but flexible working patterns will be considered.

Duration:  Permanent 

These positions are based in: The Quadrant, MK

Closing date: 3rd August 2023

Band & Salary: Band 3B (£44,690 -  £50,276)

We offer excellent benefits, including:

• Flexible working patterns such as working from home and working compressed hours
• A range of pension schemes
• Healthcare Benefits
• Childcare voucher scheme
• Rail and underground season ticket subsidies up to 75%
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and volunteering days (5 days)
• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for our Armed Forces community
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• GymPass – Access to gym’s across the UK
• Access to ‘My Benefits’ portal which include discounts in food, technology and experience days

About the Company

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 

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