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 partner with modern and transformative technology.  From the day-to-day IT operations that keeps a national railway running, to the extensive delivery programmes that our 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.

Get ready to embark on a journey where your skills will not just be utilised; they'll be honed and expanded.   You're not just joining a team; you're becoming part of a collective force helping to build and operate a railway fit for the next 200 years!

Main Responsibility

To manage the development and implementation of the Telecoms Operations renewal and enhancement portfolio. Identifying funding sources and developing technical requirements, acceptance criteria and benefits realisation.

• Manage the development and communication of renewals strategies and the associated prioritised work bank to quantify, evaluate and mitigate programme delivery risk.
• Manage the development and specification of the Telecoms Operations portfolio of renewals to facilitate the effective transition of requirements from the client to the appropriate delivery organisation.
• Manage the specification of the Telecoms Operations portfolio of works, including design approval and the specific stakeholder requirements for acceptance of the equipment and associated services into asset ownership, operations, and maintenance.
• Manage the interest of the client, customers, and stakeholders throughout the entirety of the renewals cycle to provide a focal point for escalation, manage change and drive benefit realisation.
• Lead the review and interrogate client remits and challenge plans to confirm their overall viability.  Work with internal and external stakeholders to establish a scope which optimises client requirements, value for money, network availability and capacity for future development and whole life cost.
• Manage the conversion of the client remit into an agreed project requirement specification to support the development of the initial project plan and budget; working with the project manager to specify how the project portfolio is going to be delivered, expected milestones, and associated timescales, resource requirements, risks & issues, and funding needs/sources.
• Manage business case and investment paper creation for Telecoms Operations project portfolios and provide clear rationale and justification for the cost.  Support the periodic reviews with the associated delivery organisations to drive accountability with project and programme managers for cost, time and scope parameters in line with the Client requirements.  Communicate progress status against defined milestones and expectations to stakeholders putting contingency measures in place if required and presenting any required scope changes to the client for approval.
• Drive compliance with the requirements of investment regulations, other corporate governance and delivery methodologies (GRIP/PACE).
• Manage the assignment of key duties delegated by the Client as detailed within the Construction Design Management (CDM) Regulations for the projects allocated.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Experience of dealing with project renewals and liaising with people at all levels
• Ability to articulate complex business problems into manageable work packages and produce synthesised logical solutions
• Proven ability to write coherently, conveying report / investment information in a concise manner
• Commercially astute, persuasive, and customer focused
• Proven influencing and negotiating skills
• Experience of leading a successful team

Desirable

• Experience in a commercial or delivery environment

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

Do you consider yourself to have a protected characteristic? If so and you require any additional support with your application, please do not hesitate to contact the Resourcer who will happily assist

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: Flexible, London Enterprise House, The Quadrant, Milton Keynes, Manchester

Closing date: 7th May 2024

Interviews will take place W/C 20th May, these will be held Face to Face

Band & Salary: 3B

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…. 

We are proud to be recognised as a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality for the third year in a row.

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