Lead Portfolio Manager

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Network Rail Full time

We are recruiting for a Lead Portfolio Manager for Industry Partnership for Digital Railway to work on the Digital Signalling Portfolio.

As a key member of our team, you will specify, procure and develop the activities needed under the portfolio to make it easier for Regions and schemes to deploy ETCS and to meet the overall portfolio objectives.

You will work with industry stakeholders to develop, monitor progress and report against the overarching portfolio delivery plan and seek to resolve arising issues in plan delivery.

You will set out the portfolio practices against which delivery under the portfolio will need to be managed and assured, working in a safe and environmentally responsible manner to cost, time and quality in line with legislation, company standards, procedures and corporate governance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and approval processes for assigned projects, focusing on specific, measurable outcomes to facilitate seamless procurement and efficient contract awards.
  • Collaborate with clients and funders to identify optimal solutions, aligning projects with strategic goals and business cases.
  • Develop access strategies that minimise the impact on passengers and freight, working closely with regional teams to ensure balanced project delivery.
  • Design funding strategies that secure incremental financing and reflect project SPEED and PACE principles.
  • Integrate clear and measurable KPIs and KRAs into pre-contract documentation to guide effective project monitoring and control throughout the contract.
  • Oversee contracting and procurement strategies, ensuring alignment with legal, corporate, and governance standards, while fostering collaboration with the supply chain.
  • Evaluate supplier proposals and ensure timely contract awards, aligning with the broader programme objectives.
  • Lead Level 1 assurance reviews and support Level 2 assurance activities across the capital delivery portfolio, ensuring compliance with CDM 2015 regulations.
  • Implement and monitor an assurance framework to ensure supply chain compliance, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

  • Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent demonstrable experience.
  • Membership (or working towards membership) of the Association for Project Management or equivalent.
  • Registered PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent.
  • In-depth knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and best practice.
  • Understanding of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM 2015).
  • Strong experience in procurement, assurance processes, and project governance.
  • Practical experience applying CDM and Common Safety Method (CSM) regulations.
  • Proven ability to lead and foster collaboration across teams and stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex issues proactively and think strategically about costs, business priorities, and customer impacts.

Desirable Qualifications

  • Knowledge of investment, commercial, and procurement regulations.
  • Experience working within the PACE framework.
  • Formal qualifications in risk identification and assessment.
  • Familiarity with Network Rail's asset management practices.

About the role

As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of railway systems.

If you are a motivated and experienced professional with a passion for portfolio development, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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